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Lance Lynn returns, Jose Abreu homers twice as White Sox open trip with win over Tigers

Lynn downplayed his exchange with third-base coach Joe McEwing in the dugout.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022

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 · Jun 14, 2022

‘We need that mentality’: Lance Lynn comes off the IL and starts for the Chicago White Sox, who beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5

DETROIT — When Lance Lynn is on the mound, fellow Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito always notices his “presence and attitude.”

Chicago Tribune · Jun 14, 2022

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…

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12, 2022

‘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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11, 2022

‘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 · Jun 11, 2022

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.”

Chicago Tribune · Jun 11, 2022