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Tony La Russa’s bizarre intentional walk that backfired should be the last straw for the White Sox

Why is he still managing?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tony La Russa defends decision to intentionally walk batter on 1-2 count, which backfires in White Sox’s loss to Dodgers

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox reliever Bennett Sousa threw a wild pitch, allowing Freddie Freeman to take second base during the sixth inning Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Tribune

MLB fans crushed Tony La Russa after he doubled down on call to walk Trea Turner with 1-2 count

He just doesn't get it.

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Six unearned runs in fifth, intentional walk with 1-2 count doom White Sox

Intentional walk backfires, Dodgers rally from four-run deficit for 11-9 win, take series and drop White Sox to 26-29.

Chicago Sun-Times

Muncy Homers After White Sox Intentionally Walk Turner With 1–2 Count

There are head-scratching decisions, and then there’s whatever Tony La Russa was thinking with this one.

Sports Illustrated

Tony La Russa inexplicably called for an intentional walk on a 1-2 count and, oh wow, did it backfire

After finding so many ways to win ballgames over his career, Tony La Russa is now inventing new ways to lose them.

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Paul Sullivan: A.J. Pierzynski as the next Chicago White Sox manager? He definitely would listen.

The next Chicago White Sox manager was talking with fans Thursday on a beautiful afternoon on the South Side.

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Paul Sullivan: Fire Tony La Russa? Not happening, so White Sox fans need to learn to deal with it.

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa had a long talk during batting practice Tuesday with the man who controls his fate.

Chicago Tribune

Hot Seat Index: Which MLB Managers Could Be Fired Next?

Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon lost their jobs within the last week, and more skippers could soon be getting the boot.

Sports Illustrated

Tony La Russa after White Sox’ poor start: ‘We’ll see if I still know how to do it or not’

“You take the heat and if that bothers you, you do something else for a living,” La Russa says.

Chicago Sun-Times

The White Sox know only one way to do things — loudly

From Tim Anderson to Tony La Russa, they seem to be in the middle of everything, for better or worse.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox have all the baggage they need — and then some — for upcoming road trip

Is a hot streak coming after Sunday’s 5-4, 12-inning win against the Cubs? We’re going with no.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox’ Eloy Jimenez leaves first game of rehab assignment with right leg soreness

White Sox say Jimenez, who appeared to hurt his leg on a swing Saturday, is day to day

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox, Tony La Russa had correct response to Donaldson

The Sox are showing signs of life after their so-so start.

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Paul Sullivan: MLB’s ruling on the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson incident could have an effect on what’s acceptable trash talk

Modern baseball is boring.

Chicago Tribune

‘Utter bull(bleep)’: Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks rejects Josh Donaldson’s explanation for his ‘Jackie’ comment

NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks wasn’t buying Josh Donaldson’s explanation for the New York Yankees third baseman’s comments to Tim Anderson during Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yoan Moncada scratched from White Sox’ lineup

Regular ‘‘pit stops’’ in the training room are keeping Tim Anderson’s legs in good shape.

Chicago Sun-Times

Polling Place: How much trust do voters have in White Sox manager Tony La Russa?

We’re sure the answer is nothing a simple 10- or 15-game winning streak can’t fix.

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White Sox dig in for another tough test

After taking a series from the Royals, the Sox brace for three games in two days with the Yankees.

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As struggling lineup digs in against ‘downfall,’ Tony La Russa backs White Sox hitting coaches

“Some guys are chasing,” Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn said. “It gets to the point where there is a little press.”

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Beef between Tim Anderson and Ozzie Guillén? It’s up to White Sox to make sure it’s not a bigger distraction.

CHICAGO — Ozzie Guillén talks too much?

Chicago Sun-Times

Davis Martin recalled to pitch for White Sox Tuesday night; Giolito slated for Wednesday

“I’m glad to be feeling 100 percent and back now,” Giolito said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnny Cueto sparkles, Luis Robert homers in 10th to rescue White Sox

Johnny Cueto threw six innings of scoreless two-hit ball against the Royals on Monday. He struck out seven.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sox fall to 16-17 after dropping 3 of 4 in measuring-stick series vs. Yankees

Michael Kopech became the sixth pitcher in franchise history to be saddled with a loss despite allowing only one hit in at least six innings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Manager Tony La Russa defends decision to pull starter Dallas Keuchel on Saturday

Keuchel has pitched into the sixth inning only once this season, and he blew nearly all of a three-run lead at Boston.

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