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    John Lackey

    JohnLackey

    • Starting Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      23/10/1978
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Abilene, TX
    • College
      Grayson County

    Career Stats

    • W-L
      188-147
    • ERA
      3.92
    • K
      2294
    • WHIP
      1.29
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    Racing Positions

      • Cubs rotation finally delivering on its design to dominate
        • 8Y
        • Bradford Doolittle
        Cubs rotation finally delivering on its design to dominate
        • Why Jake Arrieta, Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb fit (or don't fit) on all 30 teams
          • 8Y
          • David Schoenfield
          Jake Arrieta
          • The biggest remaining hole and a solution for (almost) all 30 teams
            • 8Y
            • David Schoenfield
            The biggest remaining hole and a solution for (almost) all 30 teams
            • Has St. Louis' offseason splash closed gap in Cubs-Cardinals rivalry?
              • 8Y
              • Jesse Rogers
              Marcell Ozuna
              • Olney: Teams turn to their next action items after Ohtani and Stanton
                • 8Y
                • Buster Olney
                Olney: Teams turn to their next action items after Ohtani and Stanton
                • Where will Yu Darvish end up?
                  • 8Y
                  • David Schoenfield
                  Where will Yu Darvish end up?
                  • After coming up short, Cubs face a winter's worth of changes
                    • 8Y
                    • Jesse Rogers
                    After coming up short, Cubs face a winter's worth of changes
                    • Projecting a potential Cubs comeback from 3-0 NLCS deficit
                      • 8Y
                      • David Schoenfield
                      Projecting a potential Cubs comeback from 3-0 NLCS deficit
                      • Chris Taylor takes turn in starring role as Dodgers push Cubs to brink of elimination
                        • 8Y
                        • Bradford Doolittle
                        Chris Taylor
                        • It's time to pay attention to Justin Turner's incredible postseason record
                          • 8Y
                          • Bradford Doolittle
                          Justin Turner

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                        Lester toasts Lackey to celebrate his final regular-season start
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                        MLB News

                        Mariners near deal for All-Star Brendan Donovan, sources say

                        Mariners near deal for All-Star Brendan Donovan, sources say

                        The Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Donovan was a first-time All-Star last season.
                        Sources: At least 6 teams to leave Main Street Sports, join MLB

                        Sources: At least 6 teams to leave Main Street Sports, join MLB

                        At least six teams are expected to leave their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and join Major League Baseball, essentially shedding their once-lucrative local-media contracts, sources told ESPN on Monday. More are expected to follow.
                        MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025, sets record at $4.7M

                        MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025, sets record at $4.7M

                        The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.
                        Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC

                        Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC

                        Star closer Edwin Diaz will return to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.
                        What is the Caribbean Series? Baseball schedule, format, stats

                        What is the Caribbean Series? Baseball schedule, format, stats

                        The 2026 Caribbean Series kicks off Feb. 1, 2026! Learn more about the schedule, format, teams and other stats now.
                        State of MLB: Does Dodgers' dominance make NL stronger than AL?

                        State of MLB: Does Dodgers' dominance make NL stronger than AL?

                        Today is the 150th anniversary of the National League. We take a look at each league going into the 2026 season.
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