Jon Lester: podcast appearances and interviews

Jonathan Tyler Lester, born January 7, 1984, is an American former professional baseball pitcher with a career in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and St. Louis Cardinals. Lester’s career is noted for significant achievements including starting and winning the final game of the 2007 World Series for the Red Sox, less than two years after being diagnosed with lymphoma. In May 2008, he pitched a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals. He was also instrumental in helping the Red Sox secure another championship in 2013. Lester contributed to the Chicago Cubs’ World Series victory in 2016. Throughout his career, Lester demonstrated durability and prominence by starting the opening game of a playoff series 12 times, a record for major league baseball until it was surpassed by Justin Verlander in 2023.