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Old-school baseball guys think the 60-game mark is where a team needs to re-assess where they are at versus what they thought they had coming out of spring training.

Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Skip Schumaker gives Tony La Russa flowers for shaping his career

The Texas Rangers are looking to take control of the American League West race even though they have been less than impressive in the early part of the season.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / February 15

Former White Sox coach Joe Nossek passes away at 85

Former Major League outfielder and longtime coach Joe Nossek passed away on Thursday. He was 85 years old. “I would say with no hesitation, in our generation, he would be tied for first for the best baseball mind,” Hall-of-Fame manager Tony La Russa told MLB.com’s Scott Merkin.

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MLB News / The Spun / December 30

Catching Up With Hall of Fame Manager Tony La Russa

The self-professed “old school manager,” Tony La Russa, learned early in his major league managerial career never to play favorites. That’s why the former veteran skipper of the Chicago White Sox, Oakland A’s, and St.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 28, 2025

Baseball World Mourns Former Athletics, Mets Outfielder

The baseball world mourns the loss of former Athletics outfielder and coach Tommie Reynolds, who recently passed away at 83. Born in Louisiana, Reynolds hit .226 with 12 home runs, 87 RBI, and a .602 OPS across eight seasons.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9, 2025

Tony La Russa makes Albert Pujols guarantee amid managerial buzz

Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is guaranteeing one of his former players would make a great manager. Albert Pujols wants a shot at managing a Major League Baseball team.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / October 26, 2024

Tony La Russa on White Sox rumors: “Jerry’s not selling that team”

Former White Sox manager Tony La Russa has refuted reports that suggest owner Jerry Reinsdorf is in “active discussions” to sell the team. The Hall of Famer’s comments came while he was promoting his family’s new animal non-profit and aired on WBBM Newsradio.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19, 2024

Tony La Russa still holds ‘active’ role in White Sox organization

The Chicago White Sox are writing the worst chapter of their franchise history in 2024. The most losses, their worst record, the modern record for worst win-loss percentage in a season in sight — this has been an absolutely miserable campaign of baseball.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 21, 2024

José Canseco Talks About A's Constant Roster Churn Hurting the Fan Experience

When José Canseco got the call that said he was selected as a member of the Oakland A's 2024 Hall of Fame class, he thought it was a joke. So much so that he didn't tell anyone until it was announced because he just couldn't believe it.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21, 2024

Tony La Russa makes Jim Leyland GOAT claim ahead of MLB Hall of Fame induction

Legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa is tipping his baseball cap to another infamous MLB manager. La Russa is giving flowers to Jim Leyland ahead of his Pro Baseball Hall of Fame induction.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 23, 2024

Twins 3, A’s 0: The End of an Era

One last time at the Oakland Coliseum In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the rivalry between the Tom Kelly Minnesota Twins and the Tony La Russa Oakland A’s was one of the best in baseball.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23, 2024

White Sox manager candidate comes with Tony La Russa ties

The Chicago White Sox are in utter turmoil this season, with one of the worst records in baseball. While the team hasn’t cut ties with their manager Pedro Grifol, there are some names out there rumored to be replacing him.

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MLB News / Twins Daily / December 16, 2023

What is Rocco Baldelli's Seniority Worth in the 2024 AL Central?

When Rocco Baldelli arrived in the American League Central, it was the domain of the venerable Terry Francona. After just two years, Hall of Famer Tony La Russa joined the fray.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2023

White Sox bring back HOF manager in different role

Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa has returned to the Chicago White Sox in a different role, less than one year after leaving the club due to health issues.

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2023

Already buried in AL Central, disappointing White Sox have gloomy outlook

The White Sox play in what may be MLB's weakest division, and there's still plenty of baseball left. However, Chicago has deeply rooted issues, and the promising days of 2021 seem far in the rearview mirror.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2023

MLB best bets: Who will emerge from the AL Central dogfight?

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / September 24, 2022

Tony La Russa will not return to manage White Sox this season

The decision was made after La Russa underwent additional tests and medical procedures over the past week.

White Sox place Luis Robert on the 10-day IL with sprained wrist

Elvis Andrus says he wants to be back with White Sox in 2023

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2022

Guardians scoreboard lists La Russa as White Sox SS

Guardians scoreboard mistakenly lists Tony La Russa as White Sox starting shortstop

The Cleveland Guardians have had four games against the Chicago White Sox postponed during the 2022 regular season, including three home tilts. With both teams having a previously scheduled off day on Thursday, they are making up one of the postponements in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon.

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