CHICAGO -- The Cubs have agreed with free-agent pitcher John Lackey on a two-year contract, according to a source familiar with the situation. A source told ESPN's Buster Olney that the total value of ...

DETROIT – The final burial of those empty beer cans and worn-out chicken bones took place here Tuesday night. They have long memories in Boston, longer than most, and while Jon Lester pitched his way ...

Cubs manager Joe Maddon fully expects John Lackey to avoid a prolonged, sentimental exit if he decides to retire this year, unlike the grand farewell tour David Ross took in 2016. “I would think he’s ...

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Catcher Christian Bethancourt #12 of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during spring training photo day at Peoria Sports Complex on February 26, 2016 in Peoria, ...

It’s rare to see a baseball player who has had success make changes after a minor stumble. It’s even rarer to find a 37-year-old who implements those adjustments and immediately sees positive results.

Cubs starter John Lackey stole the first base of his 15-year career on Wednesday against the Reds. Of course, he spent the first 11 and a half years of his career in the American League, where ...

Usually when a pitcher goes eight innings, allowing just one run on two hits, he's in line for a victory, but Wednesday, Cardinals starter John Lackey was saddled with a loss as the Reds eked out a ...