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Paul Sullivan: Tony La Russa vs. Dusty Baker is a rivalry that never grows old as the managers square off again

CHICAGO — Baseball’s best rivalry grabs the national spotlight Sunday night when the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros meet in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Chicago Tribune

Polling Place: Your pick for the best baseball booth in town? (Hint: It wasn’t even close)

We also pitted Cubs manager David Ross against Sox manager Tony La Russa — why not? — and asked voters to pick the most important thing when attending a baseball game.

Chicago Sun-Times

On Juneteenth, take time to reflect and consider working to enact change

Change can start with learning more about Juneteenth and being kinder, or by implementing positive actions that result in equality.

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White Sox’ Michael Kopech cleared to start Sunday vs. Astros

Michael Kopech’s bullpen session Thursday went well. “He feels good. He’s ready,” manager Tony La Russa said.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox, Lucas Giolito brace for Astros

“We’ve got a real test in Houston,” manager Tony La Russa said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tony La Russa needs to go, but the columnist in me says, ‘Over my dead body’

The White Sox manager is gold in terms of controversy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Another day, another White Sox controversy they avoid addressing

CHICAGO — The Lance Lynn-Joe McEwing dugout incident during Monday’s Chicago White Sox game in Detroit brought back some vivid memories of a similar incident in 1996.

Chicago Tribune

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Tony La Russa on hot seat? Odds say it’s so, but probably no

The Sox turned down the pressure a bit as Jose Abreu homered twice and Lance Lynn made his first start in the victory against the Tigers.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal feels better, stays off injured list

Grandal felt discomfort while running to first base in the third inning Saturday and will undergo a series of tests in the next few days, manager Tony La Russa said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Tony La Russa isn’t worried about White Sox fan discontent — he’ll ignore it like he did in his 1st South Side stint

CHICAGO — You’ve got to have thick skin to be a major-league manager, and no one alive has managed more major-league games than Tony La Russa.

Chicago Tribune

This You Gotta See: Not-so-popular Tony La Russa show continues as White Sox hit road

Fan resentment toward La Russa isn’t going to get better unless the Sox get much better, and fast.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Madden: Tony La Russa next up on the hot seat after Joe Maddon fired by Angels

NEW YORK — Tough times last week for two of baseball’s most enduring managers. At 68 years old and 56 games into the final year on his contract, Joe Maddon was fired as manager of the Angels in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. A couple of days later…

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Sideline Chatter: Guess they wouldn’t have to run if they hit it over the fence

Break up the Oklahoma Sooners! In softball, anyway.

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: Mood turns ugly for White Sox as ‘Fire Tony’ chants ring out in a loss to Rangers

CHICAGO — In a 1980s flashback, the first “Fire Tony” chants of the new era rang out Saturday in the 10th inning of the Chicago White Sox’s 11-9 loss to the Texas Rangers.

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White Sox Fans Chant for Tony La Russa to Be Fired

Chicago has lost nine of its last 14 games and sits third in the AL Central with a 27–30 record.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Fire Tony!’ White Sox fans vent during 10th-inning collapse against Rangers

Chants of “Fire Tony” resonated for 20 seconds after the Rangers’ Brad Miller drew a walk in the top of the 10th inning following a tie-breaking single by Ezequiel Duran and passed ball by Reese McGuire.

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Rangers offense solves RISP struggles to spark comeback vs. White Sox in rare poor start by Martin Perez

CHICAGO – After the final out was made, and the comeback was complete, Rangers designated hitter Kole Calhoun went up to starting pitcher Martín Pérez, put his arms on his pitcher’s shoulders and then patted him on the back.

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White Sox fans chant ‘Fire Tony’ after multiple blown leads in Saturday’s loss to Rangers

La Russa's seat keeps getting hotter and hotter.

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Chicago Sun-Times

No defensive shift from White Sox skipper Tony La Russa

La Russa doubled down on his ill-fated decision to walk Trea Turner on Thursday. The Sox scored five in the eighth to top the Rangers.

Sports Illustrated

La Russa Stands By Walking Turner: ‘That’s Not Even a Close Call’

After intentionally walking Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner on a two-strike count on Thursday, the White Sox manager doubled down on his decision.

Chicago Tribune

‘Trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt’: White Sox manager Tony La Russa defends his controversial decision

CHICAGO — One of Tony La Russa’s managerial philosophies is “trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt.”

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Tony La Russa’s intentional walk call generates disdain and makes White Sox the talk of baseball

CHICAGO — Former Cleveland President Gabe Paul once quipped that “a manager really gets paid for how much he suffers.”

Sports Illustrated

Breaking Down Tony La Russa’s Latest Illogical Decision

Yesterday, in the Dodgers’ 11–9 win over the White Sox, Chicago manager Tony La Russa made the puzzling decision to intentionally walk Trea Turner on a 1–2 count to face Max Muncy. Many of you probably know what happened, but let’s briefly run through the situation just in case before…

Chicago Sun-Times

We’re all idiots in Tony La Russa’s world

The White Sox manager and recently fired Angels manager Joe Maddon share a bond: They’re never wrong.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oddsmaker says Tony La Russa should be worried

The White Sox manager is the new favorite to lose his job.

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