Tony’s Place: A healthier La Russa is back, wants to state where he fits with White Sox The Hall of Famer is a senior adviser but is adamant that he is not a decision-maker. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023
La Scala's gala premiere of 'Don Carlo' is set to give Italian opera its due as a cultural treasure Italian melodrama’s official recognition as a global cultural treasure is getting trumpeted with La Scala’s season premiere of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
With “invaluable experience,” Tony La Russa stays involved with White Sox Hall of Fame manager serving White Sox in an advisory role. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
Of bullets, bygone dye jobs and the bullheaded Jerry Reinsdorf Nobody does weird like the Chicago White Sox. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2023
Jerry Reinsdorf’s hidden-gall trick on White Sox fans Taking a look back at the White Sox’ Week From Hell. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023
White Sox not rebuilding, Grifol says Grifol says chairman Jerry Reinsdorf “wants to win. He wants to set this thing up right. That’s what we’re in the process of doing.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023
Jerry Reinsdorf wrongs a right with Tony La Russa return to White Sox Just as fired vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn were carrying their belongings out the door Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field, Tony La Russa was making a — we won’t call it triumphant — return. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023
Tony La Russa returns to good health, returns to White Sox picture White Sox manager Pedro Grifol declines comment on reported meeting with Reinsdorf, La Russa. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023
The Jerry Reinsdorf problem: When an owner doesn’t want to own up to anything The White Sox’ two-year debacle is marked not just by their dismal performance but by ownership’s inaction. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023
‘Any victim is a liar’: sexual violence scandals in Italy expose deep-seated sexism Two high-profile cases underscore how sexual harassment and rape are downplayed, as women are disparaged The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023
White Sox rebuild? Call it the seven-year curse Admit it: Sox fans, by nature, are a miserable lot — we are filled with hope, but fueled by bile. Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023
Italy's Meloni distances herself from fascism on Liberation Day celebrations Italy's ruling coalition has no "nostalgia for fascism", Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday, looking to push back against critics who have accused her Brothers of Italy party of failing to distance itself from its neofascist past. Reuters · Apr 25, 2023
It doesn’t get easier for struggling White Sox The Sox take a 7-12 record into road series against the Rays and Blue Jays, looking for their first series win of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Pedro Grifol doesn’t need a T-shirt slogan to win back disgruntled White Sox fans CHICAGO — During a postgame news conference last June at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa showed up wearing a T-shirt with the word “FAMILY” spelled out in capital letters above the team’s logo. Chicago Tribune · Mar 8, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023 White Sox’ Liam Hendriks ‘in good spirits’ but no timeline for return Manager Pedro Grifol says it’s “too early to tell” what White Sox will do with closer role.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2023 White Sox’ winter of discontent Spring training is almost here to wash away 2022 and this past offseason.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023 Is this ‘The Ex-Files’ or is this baseball trivia? The truth is right here: all we be revealed about some former Cubs and Sox players
Chicago Tribune · Jan 26, 2023 Paul Sullivan: No matter the result of MLB’s investigation, the White Sox need to sever ties with Mike Clevinger CHICAGO — We don’t need to wait until the MLB investigation is completed to know Mike Clevinger is done in Chicago.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 19, 2023 Paul Sullivan: Joe Kelly has a lot to get off his chest: 5 takeaways from the White Sox reliever’s upcoming book CHICAGO — Jim Bouton’s “Ball Four,” a tell-all book by the former knuckleballer as he struggled through the 1969 season, is regarded as a classic piece of baseball literature.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022 White Sox new manager keen on creating new culture in 2023 “These players are hungry for it,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said.
Chicago Tribune · Nov 3, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Pedro Grifol said all the right things about changing White Sox culture, but will his methods work? CHICAGO — Pedro Grifol’s indictment of the 2022 Chicago White Sox season came early in during his introductory news conference as the team’s new manager Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022 ‘Gushing’ GM Rick Hahn: Pedro Grifol quickly raised bar in managerial search Hahn praises Grifol’s communication and game planning skill, “high energy and detail-oriented approach to leadership.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022 White Sox make it official, name Pedro Grifol manager The former Royals bench coach will be third White Sox manager in four seasons.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022 White Sox’ new manager is WhatsHisName, and I couldn’t be happier In Pedro Grifol, the Sox have hired the polar opposite of Tony La Russa. I think.
Chicago Tribune · Nov 2, 2022 Paul Sullivan: This time, Rick Hahn — not Jerry Reinsdorf — picks Pedro Grifol to be new White Sox manager CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox managerial search ended with a stunning pick two years ago when Tony La Russa was brought out of retirement at age 76 to try to take them to the promised land.