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‘Merging HR and IT can be a competitive advantage in the AI age’
As AI shifts from a back-office utility to a strategic tool, organisations such as the pharmaceutical company Moderna and UK housing association Peabody are redesigning their operating models by fusing HR and IT. Moderna’s decision to merge its HR and IT teams into a single people and digital technology function signals a deeper organisational shift driven by the growing role of AI within organisations. This change goes beyond operational efficiency.
Umpire Brian Knight retires due to injuries, replaced on MLB staff by Charlie Ramos
About 1 minute reading time. NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Knight has retired as a major league umpire because of injuries and was replaced on the major league staff Friday by Charlie Ramos. Knight, 50, made his major league debut on May 7, 2011, as the third base umpire for Texas’ home game against the Chicago White Sox and was promoted to the major league staff in 2011. He and the 2006 and ‘23 World Baseball Classics.
Cubs agree to contract extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer
About 3 minutes reading time. CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs locked in president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer for the long term, agreeing to a multiyear contract extension on Monday. The 51-year-old Hoyer’s five-year contract was set to expire at the end of the season — his 14th with the Cubs. He was hired as general manager in 2011 and replaced Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations in 2020.
Red Sox lefty Cam Booser wins Tony C. Award for overcoming adversity
About 3 minutes reading time. BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Cam Booser, who overcame alcohol abuse, injuries and a bicycling accident before returning this season from a career in construction to make his major-league debut at almost 32 years old, will receive the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity. “To have my name in the same conversation as Tony Conigliaro is something that I will always hold close,” Booser said.
Benchmark Testing puts you on the path to peak API Performance
Benchmark performance testing involves measuring the performance characteristics of an application or system under normal or expected conditions. It's a recommended practice in any case, but it's a critical consideration for your APIs since your consumers will depend on consistent performance for their client applications.
Generative AI: How to augment the workplace
The impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being felt across industries and in workplaces worldwide. As a result, augmented work is becoming an increasingly important consideration for businesses, and it has sparked debates about the future of skills, jobs and the workplace of tomorrow. As advances in AI and automation continue to accelerate, business leaders navigating this complex environment must take real steps to prepare their businesses and workforce for this shift.
Former Cubs Pitcher Jon Lester Announces Retirement
By CBS 2 Chicago StaffJanuary 12, 2022 at 11:22 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Jon Lester announced his retirement Wednesday. The cornerstone of the Cubs’ transformation into contenders and eventually champions has called it quits after 16 big league seasons. READ MORE: 3 Men Steal ATM From Convenience Store In Edgewater Beach The all-star pitcher started a 6-year run with the cubs in 2015, helping end a century-long world series title drought.
Jon Lester 200th win St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jon Lester notched his 200th career win, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Monday night for their ninth consecutive win. The Cardinals have won nine straight for the first time since 2004 to solidify their grip on the second NL wild card. They entered the night three agmes ahead of Cincinnati and Philadelphia for the final postseason spot.
St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Jon Lester Paul Goldschmidt
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jon Lester allowed one hit while pitching into the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt homered and the St. Louis Cardinals inched closer to the slumping Cincinnati Reds in the NL wild-card race with a 3-1 win Monday night. The Cardinals closed within 2 1/2 games of Cincinnati for the second wild-card spot. San Diego is in between them. The Reds have scored one run in each of their last three games — all losses — and have dropped five of their last seven games.
2021 Topps Opening Day Box Break, Highlights and Breakdown
It is here. It is finallyhere! Does it feel like Christmas Eve to anyone else? Opening Day is tomorrow! A new season. A fresh start. Anything is possible! Players have changed teams. New rookies will be called up (after service time limits kick in, of course). For the next seven months we will have baseball! It made way too much sense to break a box of 2021 Topps Opening Day this week.
Jon Lester finalizes $5M, one-year deal with Washington Nationals
Jan 27, 2021 The Canadian Press WASHINGTON — Jon Lester has been a part of three World Series champions and collected nearly 200 wins in the majors. He's been a five-time All-Star and a Cy Young runner-up. Now 37 and heading toward his 16th season in the big leagues, the left-hander is looking forward to being a member of a stacked Washington Nationals rotation that features three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, 2019 World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin.
Report: Washington Nationals, P Jon Lester agree to one-year deal
25m ago TSN.ca Staff Jon Lester , The Canadian Press The Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year deal with left-handed starter Jon Lester, with a mutual option, according to a report by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal is pending a physical. Left-handed starter Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals are in agreement on a one-year deal with a mutual option, pending physical, sources familiar with the contract told ESPN.
Jon Lester option declined by Chiago Cubs, lefty becomes free agent
3h ago The Canadian Press Jon Lester , The Canadian Press CHICAGO — Jon Lester’s $25 million mutual option for 2021 was declined Friday by the Chicago Cubs, completing a $155 million, six-year contract and allowing the 36-year-old left-hander to become a free agent. Lester is owed a $10 million buyout: $2 million on each Dec. 31 from 2022 through 2026. Lester was 3-3 with a 5.16 ERA in 12 starts this year with 42 strikeouts and 17 walks.
Jon Lester was pounded as Dustin Garneau, Stephen Piscotty HR, Oakland Athletics defeat Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO — Cubs lefty Jon Lester was tagged for a career high-tying 11 runs in only four innings, with Dustin Garneau and Stephen Piscotty hitting three-run homers that led the Oakland Athletics over Chicago 11-4 Tuesday night. Garneau's drive to the back row of the bleachers in left field was the big blow in an eight-run, second-inning burst. The A's went on to their seventh win in nine games. Kris Bryant homered as the NL Central-leading Cubs had their four-game winning streak end.
Jon Lester homers, pitches Chicago Cubs past Pittsburgh Pirates
CHICAGO — Jon Lester homered, tied a career high with three RBIs and pitched effectively into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 on Saturday. All-Star catcher Willson Contreras' three-run homer and Lester's two-run single off the left-field wall were the big hits in the Cubs' seven-run first inning. The 35-year-old left-hander connected for his third career home run — all with the Cubs at Wrigley Field — for the NL Central leaders.
Jon Lester pitches into 7th, Chicago Cubs beat Lucas Giolito, Chicago White Sox
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have a chance to sweep their neighbours and head into the All-Star break feeling at least a little better. The way they've been struggling, they'll take that. Jon Lester pitched into the seventh inning, and the Cubs beat All-Star Lucas Giolito and the crosstown White Sox 6-3 at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday night.
Willson Contreras, Jon Lester lead Chicago Cubs past Atlanta Braves - TSN.ca
CHICAGO — Willson Contreras homered and had three RBIs, Jon Lester pitched five-hit ball through six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Monday in a chippy matchup of NL division leaders. Jason Heyward added a solo homer for Chicago, which moved one game ahead of Milwaukee in the NL Central. Lester (7-5) allowed two unearned runs and struck out seven. The Cubs strung together five straight hits in a five-run fifth inning to break the game open.
Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs bounce back with 8-1 victory over Los Angeles Angels
CHICAGO — Jon Lester returned to form, allowing one run in seven innings, and the Chicago Cubs' offence came alive in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Coming off three straight losses at St. Louis in which they scored six total runs, the Cubs broke loose with a five-run sixth inning. Javier Báez began the onslaught with a run-scoring double, one of his three RBIs, as Chicago picked up its second win in its past eight games. Lester (4-4) was in control from the outset.
Jean Segura helps Philadelphia Phillies beat Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO — Jean Segura and J.T. Realmuto homered off Jon Lester, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on Thursday for a split of the four-game series between division leaders. Andrew McCutchen added two hits and two RBIs as Philadelphia won for the fifth time in seven games. Aaron Nola (5-0) pitched 5 1/3 innings of three-run ball in his second straight victory. Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber hit homers for Chicago, which had won three of four.
Jon Lester pitches Chicago Cubs past Milwaukee Brewers for series win
CHICAGO — Jon Lester pitched 6 2/3 gutsy innings, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Sunday night to take a weekend series between the top teams in the NL Central. Lester (3-1) gave Chicago exactly what it needed a day after it used seven relievers during a 2-1 victory in 15 innings. Taking the mound on a rainy, cold night at Wrigley Field, the ace left-hander allowed an unearned run and nine hits while throwing a season-high 116 pitches.
Cubs jump on M's, Lester allows one hit in rout
SEATTLE — Jon Lester and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, Javier Baez homered and doubled during Chicago's six-run second inning, and the Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 11-0 on Wednesday for their 13th win in 17 games. The Cubs handed Seattle starter Marco Gonzales his first loss of the season, thanks to the big second inning when 12 batters came to the plate. Gonzales (5-1) failed to make it out of the inning after giving up five hits and walking two.
Chicago Cubs Spring Training: Jon Lester, ‘I Wouldn’t Show Up If We Didn’t Have Chance To Win World Series’
By Megan MawickeFebruary 13, 2019 at 4:13 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester does not mess around and has faith this current roster will rebound from an abrupt end to the 2018 season. “I wouldn’t show up if we didn’t have a chance to win the World Series,” he said Wednesday during spring training workouts in Arizona. “We were brought down a notch, and everybody needs some adversity.” #Cubs ace Jon Lester: “I wouldn't show up if we didn't have a chance to win the World Series.
Lester helps Cubs beat Mets for 6th straight win
CHICAGO — Jon Lester pitched six innings, drove in two runs with a timely single off Noah Syndergaard and made two nice plays in the field, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 7-4 on Monday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Anthony Rizzo homered and Daniel Murphy reached three more times from the leadoff spot as NL-leading Chicago moved a season-high 24 games over .500 by improving to 5-0 against New York this year.
Lester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Jon Lester pitched six innings to win for the first time in just over a month and Ian Happ homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Thursday night. Lester (13-5) allowed five hits, struck out eight and had no walks while improving to 3-1 against the Pirates this season. His previous victory came July 15 at San Diego and he had gone 0-3 with a 10.32 ERA in five starts since the All-Star break.
Cubs edge Diamondbacks on unearned run in 8th
CHICAGO — Jon Lester bounced back from his worst start of the season with six strong innings and the Cubs scored the go-ahead run in the eighth on Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed's throwing error as Chicago edged the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Wednesday. Chicago mounted the winning rally against Arizona reliever T.J. McFarland (2-2) without getting a ball out of the infield. Pinch-hitter Javier Baez led off the eighth by squibbing a single toward the mound.
Lester homers, gets NL-high 11th win as Cubs top Twins
CHICAGO — Jon Lester hit a three-run homer that highlighted an eight-run burst in the second inning and wound up with his NL-leading 11th win as the Chicago Cubs held off the Minnesota Twins 11-10 on Sunday. Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs, who have scored at least 10 runs in four straight games for the first time since 1930. Chicago swept the three-game series and has won four in a row overall. Lester (11-2) allowed four runs, two of them earned, and nine hits in five-plus innings.
Lester, Cubs blank Mets 2-0 for 4-game sweep
NEW YORK — Jon Lester dominated for seven innings and Javier Baez stole home to break a scoreless tie as the Chicago Cubs blanked the New York Mets 2-0 Sunday, completing a four-game sweep and winning for the seventh time in eight games. The Mets have lost four straight and nine of 11, dropping three games under .500 for the first time this season. They scored just six runs in this series.
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Dodgers shut down by Jon Lester in 2-1 loss to Cubs - HDR | Hickory Daily Record : Ap
Kike Hernandez hit a leadoff homer on Lester's second pitch, but Los Angeles managed just three more hits in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The Cubs finished with three hits against Mike Bolsinger and two relievers after they had only one in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Los Angeles. But one of Chicago's hits was a long, two-run homer by Kris Bryant in the third inning, and Lester (6-3) took over from there.
Dodgers shut down by Jon Lester in 2-1 loss to Cubs - Porterville Recorder: State News
CHICAGO (AP) — A.J. Ellis tipped his cap to Jon Lester. It was pretty much all the Dodgers catcher could do. "To dominate the way he did, it's probably a lot more about him than it is about us," Ellis said. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Choose an online service. Current print subscribers Need an account? Create one now. kAmz:<6 w6C?2?56K 9:E 2 =625@77 9@>6C @?
Dodgers shut down by Jon Lester in 2-1 loss to Cubs - Laredo Morning Times: State
Kike Hernandez hit a leadoff homer on Lester's second pitch, but Los Angeles managed just three more hits in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The Cubs finished with three hits against Mike Bolsinger and two relievers after they had only one in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Los Angeles. But one of Chicago's hits was a long, two-run homer by Kris Bryant in the third inning, and Lester (6-3) took over from there.
Dodgers shut down by Jon Lester in 2-1 loss to Cubs - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Ap
Kike Hernandez hit a leadoff homer on Lester's second pitch, but Los Angeles managed just three more hits in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The Cubs finished with three hits against Mike Bolsinger and two relievers after they had only one in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Los Angeles. But one of Chicago's hits was a long, two-run homer by Kris Bryant in the third inning, and Lester (6-3) took over from there.
Dodgers shut down by Jon Lester in 2-1 loss to Cubs - starherald.com: National
Kike Hernandez hit a leadoff homer on Lester's second pitch, but Los Angeles managed just three more hits in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The Cubs finished with three hits against Mike Bolsinger and two relievers after they had only one in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Los Angeles. But one of Chicago's hits was a long, two-run homer by Kris Bryant in the third inning, and Lester (6-3) took over from there.
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With ball stuck, Jon Lester tosses mitt to first base to get out
CHICAGO - Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester took glove work to a whole new level Sunday, apparently solving his issues throwing to first base in the process.After the San Diego Padres Clint Barmes hit a comebacker that stuck in Lester's glove in the second inning, the pitcher promptly ran toward first baseman Anthony Rizzo and tossed his entire glove, ball attached, for the out.Lester has a history of poor throws to first base on pickoff attempts, committing an error on one in his last outing...
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 - CBS46 News
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 A man who Marion "Suge" Knight ran over told authorities he was mad at the former rap music mogul and punched him through the window of the truck before an encounter that left his friend dead. Prosecutors are scheduled to present some of their evidence to support a murder case against former rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight.
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 - KCTV5
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 CHICAGO (AP) - Jorge Soler homered twice and Arismendy Alcantara had a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Chris Coghlan had three hits and a homer as the Cubs came back from three runs down to overcame a rough start by Jon Lester, who gave up six runs and 10 hits in six innings as his ERA ballooned to 7.84.
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 - WFLA News Channel 8
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 CHICAGO (AP) - Jorge Soler homered twice and Arismendy Alcantara had a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Chris Coghlan had three hits and a homer as the Cubs came back from three runs down to overcame a rough start by Jon Lester, who gave up six runs and 10 hits in six innings as his ERA ballooned to 7.84.
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 - FOX 8 WVUE New Orleans News, Weather, Sports, Social
Lester roughed up, Cubs rally to beat Reds in 10 CHICAGO (AP) - Jorge Soler homered twice and Arismendy Alcantara had a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Chris Coghlan had three hits and a homer as the Cubs came back from three runs down to overcame a rough start by Jon Lester, who gave up six runs and 10 hits in six innings as his ERA ballooned to 7.84.
Jon Lester and the Cubs agree to $155M deal
SAN DIEGO — Pitcher Jon Lester agreed Tuesday night to a $155 million, six-year contract with the Cubs, the first big deal of the offseason involving a top-level starting pitcher and one Chicago hopes will help end more than a century of frustration at Wrigley Field’s Friendly Confines. Lester’s contract, agreed to on the second day of baseball’s winter meetings, contains an option for 2021 that, if it becomes guaranteed, would make the deal worth $170 million over seven seasons.
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