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Column: Tony La Russa, Chicago White Sox at crossroad — again
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White Sox routed by Rays, own slim margin for error in title hunt – NBC Sports Chicago
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Tony La Russa didn't know the rules – and it cost the White Sox
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Out-of-touch old guy Tony La Russa fails to understand extra innings rule, blunders game, This is the Loop
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White Sox searching for fixes on multiple fronts as date arrives with best-in-baseball Rays - CHGO
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Tony La Russa to Leave White Sox Indefinitely Due to Medical Issue - Sports Illustrated
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Favorite MLB Futures Bets - PressBox
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Don Mattingly, Tony La Russa among MLB managers on the hot seat - Sports Illustrated
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The 8 Worst Cubs Losses I Have Ever Attended: No 4 - The Most 2004 Cubs Meltdown of Them All - Cubs Insider
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Lynn pitches 1st shutout of season, White Sox top Royals 6-0 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Tony La Russa - Wikipedia
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White Sox: Yermin Mercedes starts season 8-for-8 to set MLB record
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Tony La Russa didn't know the rules – and it cost the White Sox