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Home » Jon Lester

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Report: Rahm’s 2017 budget for police misconduct lawsuits will end up costing taxpayers, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd October 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Chicago’s election history proves that truth is stranger than fiction.

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White Sox and Cubs are both 2-0 for first time since 1951

by Steve Bogira April 6, 2016August 18, 2021

Martin Kennelly was mayor the last time both clubs won their first pair in the same season, 65 years ago.

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Time for the Cubs to bring the Mets back down to earth

by Steve Bogira October 16, 2015August 18, 2021

Will the Mets’ two cross-country trips take a toll on the New Yorkers?

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Six surprising things I learned at Wrigley Field this year so far

by Deanna Isaacs April 20, 2015August 18, 2021

Some surprises at Wrigley Field this year, so far.

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Can the rejuvenated Cubs go O for March?

by Steve Bogira March 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Cubs sluggers go back-to-back-to-back as the team goes back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back.

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Cubs win! Red Sox lose!

by Michael Miner December 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Zero-sum thinking in the press box

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Two big deals make White Sox contenders again; will Cubs follow suit?

by Steve Bogira December 9, 2014August 18, 2021

The south-siders sign closer David Robertson and trade for starter Jeff Samardzija, while the Cubs continue to pursue southpaw free agent Jon Lester.

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