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The Chicago White Sox have some fresh new jerseys courtesy of Nike, though manager Tony La Russa might not be able to handle the heat. The White Sox were among the first teams to showcase Nike’s new MLB City Connect jerseys. Chicago’s new threads are pretty sleek with the patented “S” at the beginning of […]

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey has been suspended three games for throwing behind Chicago White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes on Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. Duffey will appeal the suspension. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli got hit with a one-game suspension and fine. Baldelli will serve his suspension when Minnesota plays Game 2 of its […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson tweeted out a cryptic message in the wake of more befuddling comments by manager Tony La Russa. La Russa defended comments he made Tuesday night regarding his displeasure with Yermin Mercedes homering on a 3-0 pitch with the White Sox holding a 15-4 lead over the Minnesota Twins on […]

The Chicago White Sox are one of the best teams in baseball. However, they’re currently dealing with some goofy controversy because manager Tony La Russa can’t stop saying dumb stuff about sportsmanship, unwritten rules and all that garbage after slugger Yermin Mercedes drilled a 3-0 pitch for a home run in a blowout victory against […]

There is no sport of the major four that quite has the “old man yelling at the clouds” feel like the MLB. The “purists” of baseball are often louder than most, and the unwritten rules of the game have become laughable. In the most recent case of this, we need to look no further than […]

Last year, it was Fernando Tatis of the Padres against the Rangers. This year, the “unwritten rules” police in baseball have descended on Yermin Mercedes of the Chicago White Sox for daring to swing at a 3-0 pitch with a big late-inning lead against the Minnesota Twins. The problem for Mercedes: His own manager, Tony […]

Tony La Russa is the old head overseeing Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech’s return from Tommy John surgery. That should be troubling for White Sox fans. Kopech has flashed undeniable talent early in the 2021 campaign after being sidelined for the entirety of the 2019 season and opting to sit out last summer. He […]

There was plenty of skepticism surrounding the Chicago White Sox and their decision to hire Tony La Russa to be their manager. That skepticism has proven warranted thanks to a series of questionable decisions to start the season, plus a recent report suggesting some in the clubhouse are already losing their patience with the Hall […]

Incoming Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving stemming from an incident in February. La Russa had been arrested in Arizona for driving under the influence, the second such time the three-time World Series champion has faced that charge. The plea agreement involves a one-day […]

The Chicago White Sox’s decision to hire Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa continues to look like a black mark on a budding organization. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Monday that La Russa had been arrested for drunk driving in Arizona in February, and was formally charged with DUI the day before being hired […]

Free-agent pitcher Marcus Stroman engaged in a series of tweets as he reacted to the retention of Tony La Russa at the helm despite being charged with his second DUI case. He then gave indications that he wasn’t intending to sign with the Chicago White Sox due to the manager’s recent involvements, via Jon Becker. […]

The up-and-coming Chicago White Sox have a new manager in Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa. However, the previously retired La Russa has already found himself in some hot water in the “Windy City” as Jeff Passan, Paula Lavigne and Charlie Moynihan of ESPN are reporting that the White Sox newest leader was arrested […]

Chicago White Sox newly hired manager Tony La Russa claims he doesn’t have “a racist bone” in his body. During his intro presser on Thursday, La Russa applauded the awareness that’s come into society and sports in 2020. Furthermore, La Russa said he’ll support his players that use their platform for protest. “Not only do […]

The Chicago White Sox—specifically, Jerry Reinsdorf—stunned the baseball world on Thursday by announcing the hiring of Tony La Russa as the team’s next manager. The White Sox fired Rick Renteria after losing in the American League Wild Card round to the Oakland Athletics. La Russa, 76, managed the White Sox from 1979-86 before World Series–winning […]

The Chicago White Sox desired a manager with championship experience after firing former skipper Rick Renteria. Numerous insiders expected the team to make a run at former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch or former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Instead, the team announced Thursday it was hiring Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, […]

Speculation has increased recently suggesting the Chicago White Sox would hire Tony La Russa to replace Rick Renteria as the team’s next manager. La Russa opened his managerial career in Chicago, and also has a noted history with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Indeed, the White Sox announced Thursday they were hiring La Russa to […]

The White Sox appear to be inching closer to hiring veteran skipper Tony La Russa as their next manager. That is big news, but the bigger happening might involve Marcus Stroman. More on that in a second. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was among those to report the White Sox are expected to make their […]