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Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth, left, and manager Dusty Baker share a laugh during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday. AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

A capsule look at the Dodgers-Cubs playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy listens to a question during a news conference Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Chicago. The Giants are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lester, Baez help Cubs blank Giants 1-0 in NLDS opener

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cubs’ Jon Lester fails to get 20th victory as Reds win 7-4

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - These are recent file photos showing baseball pitchers, from left, then-Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer, Masahiro Tanaka, Jason Verlander and Barry Zito. Max Scherzer and Jon Lester report to spring training with new teams next week, swelling the $100 million pitcher club to 16 members. (AP Photo/File)

History says $100 million pitchers must produce results fast

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2014, file photo, Oakland Athletics pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. A person familiar with the negotiations says pitcher Lester has agreed to a $155 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Dec. 9, because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Lester, Cubs agree to $155M, 6-year contract

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Agent Scott Boras talks during a news conference in the lobby of a hotel at the Major League Baseball winter meetings Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Max Scherzer could be seeking more than Clayton Kershaw with free agent deal

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, right, greets Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor during Major League Baseball's winter meetings Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in San Diego. Baseball's winter meetings opened Monday with Oakland jettisoning yet another All-Star, Brandon Moss. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Jon Lester’s decision making teams wait to make moves at baseball’s winter meetings

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Raul Ibanez hits a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

Raul Ibanez homers to carry Royals past A’s 1-0

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, left, chats with catcher David Ross during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jon Lester’s status uncertain as trade deadline nears

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester winds up for a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Red Sox win 7th straight, beat Rays 4-0

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. drives in two runs with a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Red Sox rally with 4 runs in 7th, beat Braves 6-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester heads for the dugout after pitching his side during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Boston. Lester allowed seven runs, all earned, in the first and second innings. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox’s slide hits 7 with 7-2 loss to Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Buehrle pitches Blue Jays to 7-2 win over Red Sox

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer pumps his fist after getting Boston Red Sox's Grady Sizemore to ground into a double play during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Scherzer pitches Tigers past Red Sox, Lester 1-0

By MATTHEW CARROLL - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer pumps his fist after getting Boston Red Sox's Grady Sizemore to ground into a double play during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox lose another close game, 1-0 to Tigers

By PHIL LECLARE - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Boston, Saturday, May 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Lester fans 15, Gomes hits slam as Red Sox top A’s

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Boston, Saturday, May 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

A’s rally fails after just 1 hit in 8 innings

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester walks off the field during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Sunday, April 27, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Lester takes loss, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 7-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury receives a fist-bump after scoring on a single by Derek Jeter during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Yankees slug Red Sox for 15 hits in 9-3 win

Associated Press

New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury receives a fist-bump after scoring on a single by Derek Jeter during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Ellsbury returns, helps Yanks beat Red Sox 9-3

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press