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Chicago Cubs name Lester Game 1 starter

CLEVELAND - The Chicago, national and international media have descended on Progressive Field for World Series media day. All players from both teams will be available in a Super Bowl-style media availability.

The first news of the day is that Jon Lester will be the Chicago Cubs' Game 1 starter for the World Series Tuesday night. Corey Kluber is slated to start on the mound for Cleveland in Game 1.

We expect to hear from Jon and manager Joe Maddon this afternoon.

  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell meets the media covering the World Series in Cleveland. Game 1 is Tuesday. BRUCE MILES/bmiles@dailyherald.com
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