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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
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Tony La Russa clears air on Dave Dombrowski firing, and other
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A never-seen triple play, Tony La Russa's ejection and a 4-run 10th
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Tony La Russa on tough loss, 04/04/2021
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Tony La Russa on 8-4 loss, 04/07/2021
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Tony La Russa on tough loss, 04/04/2021
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MLB 2020 offseason questions for every team
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Column: Tony La Russa-Dusty Baker rivalry never grows old
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White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold
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Tony LaRussa's quiet departure - by Irv Leavitt