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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…

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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

Tom Brady Agrees to Send Fan a Pair of Game-Worn Underwear

Risque photoshoots, mailing used underwear: Tom Brady going all out to push his underwear brand

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dodgers’ Max Muncy has big impact, drives in 5 runs in return

CHICAGO — One game might do more for Max Muncy’s psyche – er, elbow – than any number of rehab games in Triple-A could.

The Orange County Register

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.

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tony Gonsolin helps Dodgers snap losing streak

CHICAGO — Tony Gonsolin’s breakout season rolls on.

The Orange County Register

Mets rally late and pull off series split against Dodgers

LOS ANGELES – The Mets tried to accomplish a series split against the Dodgers by doing something old and doing something new. The old: rallying late, coming back and taking the lead. The new: Buck Showalter using his closer in the eighth inning, rather than the ninth, to face the…

Tribune News Service

Pirates take down Dodgers with unlikely sweep

LOS ANGELES — As the oldest player on the Pirates’ active roster and the only one other than Roberto Perez who was born in the 1980s, Quintana was 11 years old the last time the Pirates swept a series at Dodger Stadium.

Tribune News Service

Dodgers sweep Diamondbacks as Tyler Anderson extends scoreless streak

PHOENIX — When the Dodgers lost Andrew Heaney to a shoulder injury in mid-April, they didn’t have to look far to find the insurance policy they had purchased in March.

The Orange County Register

Mookie Betts homers again as Dodgers edge Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — With a Comic Con-style “Phoenix Fan Fusion” event going on near Chase Field this weekend, downtown Phoenix is filled with people dressed as comic book superheroes.

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Dodgers shut out for first time this season, lose to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Mookie Betts got most of the day off Wednesday. The Dodgers’ offense took the whole day.

Los Angeles Times

Juan Soto trade rumors have begun. Where do the Dodgers fit?

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers rolled into Washington this week with one of the best records in the major leagues, a loaded roster, and championship aspirations. The Washington Nationals, less than three years removed from knocking out the Dodgers on their way to winning the World Series, have none of…

Los Angeles Times

‘Poetry in motion’: How Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner made sliding cool

Last August, Trea Turner, less than a month into his Dodgers career, scored from second base against the Philadelphia Phillies and slid into internet lore.

The Orange County Register

Tyler Anderson dominates as Dodgers romp past Nationals

WASHINGTON — A steady rain fell during Monday’s game at Nationals Park. For most of the night, though, Tyler Anderson wasn’t on the mound long enough to get wet.

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Trea Turner Cracks Up Dugout After Losing Bat During Swing

The Dodgers shortstop lost his bat after swinging and missing badly on a pitch in the second inning of Friday night’s game against the Phillies.

Los Angeles Times

‘Making work fun’: Mookie Betts extends tear as Dodgers win doubleheader opener

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts flashed the Dodgers’ new “switch it up” hand sign — his right thumb and pinky extended from his fist — toward the dugout in excitement.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Christian Yelich tied a record with his third cycle, and they’ve all somehow come against the Reds

Yelich must like seeing red.

Tribune News Service

Pirates dominated, as Dodgers flex their mighty muscles

PITTSBURGH — On Monday, the Pirates played one of their best games of the young season, pitching a gem in a 5-1 win over the perennial powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Trea Turner pulled off an incredibly smooth slide into home plate and MLB fans loved it

Trea Turner did it again.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers mum on Trevor Bauer suspension but are plenty loud in win over Tigers

LOS ANGELES — The closest any Los Angeles Dodgers player came to commenting on Trevor Bauer’s two-year suspension Friday night was this exchange with Clayton Kershaw when reporters approached him at his locker before the game.

Los Angeles Times

Less-than-timely hitting and key error leads Dodgers to 5-3 loss to Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — The final score will say the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 5-3.

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