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Jon Lester: Former Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox ace retires
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Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, part of team's World Series core, announces his retirement - Chicago Sun-Times
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Jon Lester, two-time champion with Red Sox, announces retirement
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Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement
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Former Red Sox teammates Jon Lester and John Lackey put friendship on hold in MLB playoffs
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Former Cardinal Jon Lester Retires
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Jon Lester's 200th career win, in context
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Jon Lester retires after epic MLB career as Red Sox, Cubs ace - Sports Illustrated
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September 20, 2021: Jon Lester earns 200th and final career win – Society for American Baseball Research
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Three-time MLB champion pitcher Lester retires at 38