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Jon Lester, Javier Baez named NLCS MVPs
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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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Lester Walk-Off, Báez Safety Squeeze & More
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Javier Baez's home run lifts Cubs to 1-0 win over Giants in Game 1 of NLDS, MLB
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Jon Lester and Javier Baez share the MVP award, 2016 NLCS
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Javier Baez, Jon Lester share NLCS MVP award
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Former Cubs pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons
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10/20/16: Lester, Baez help Cubs take lead in NLCS
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Lester, Baez help Cubs blank Giants 1-0 in NLDS opener
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Lester, Baez help Cubs blank Giants 1-0 in NLDS opener
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JON LESTER FEARS NO CURSE - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Jon Lester and Javier Baez share the MVP award, 2016 NLCS