Jon Lester's big bat — and strong arm — bashes Pirates in 10-4 Cubs victory
CHICAGO - The final 2 1/2 months of the season will be a referendum of sorts for the Cubs, a chance to prove to team President Theo Epstein they should stay together a little longer.
The future of manager Joe Maddon and the guys who brought you that 2016 parade might depend on what happens the rest of way, making the stretch run an October-or-bust situation.
"For me, that's not a good way to look at it
