TONY LA RUSSA

A beautiful day: The Chicago White Sox gave a 7-year-old cancer patient a thrill as he got to round the bases before Saturday's game. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox gave a young fan battling cancer the thrill of a lifetime on Saturday. The White Sox stood on the third-base line and the Orioles lined up on the first-base line as Dowling stepped to the plate. White Sox manager Tony La Russa waved and tipped his hat as the boy ended his run. “It’s just amazing for the Baltimore Orioles to come out of the dugout and the White Sox players to come out of their dugout.

American League powerhouses square off when Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros in the opener of a highly anticipated four-game series Thursday night.

Angels Mariners Baseball Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) (Ted S. Warren)A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:___JUNETEENTHThe nation’s newest federal holiday is being celebrated in many ways this weekend at Major League Baseball parks. Fans who buy tickets for the St. Louis-Boston game at Fenway Park through a special offer were to receive a Red Sox jersey in Juneteenth colors featuring the Juneteenth flag. THANKS, DADNew York Yankees manager Aaron Boone will have family on his mind — and on his feet — on Father’s Day in Toronto. Designed by Brooklyn artist Andy Freidman, the shoes feature images of Boone’s grandfather, father and brother, all of whom also played big league baseball.

The nation’s newest federal holiday of Juneteenth is being celebrated in many ways this weekend at Major League Baseball parks.

Dansby Swanson and the Braves go for their 14th straight victory Wednesday night when they wrap up a series at Washington.

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York opens a home series against Tampa Bay after the ban was upheld on appeal.

Major League Baseball has upheld Josh Donaldson’s one-game suspension, a penalty that was assessed after the New York Yankees third baseman made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist.

LYNN IS INLance Lynn will return from the injured list and pitch for the White Sox a day earlier than planned after manager Tony La Russa shuffled his rotation in response to Michael Kopech’s injury Sunday. Kopech left a start against Texas after 13 pitches with right knee discomfort, and La Russa ended up using Johnny Cueto — Monday’s projected starter — in relief. Kopech was optimistic he’ll return soon, and La Russa said the right-hander could be back by next Sunday. Lynn was slated to return Tuesday but instead will take Cueto's vacated spot for the opener of a series at Detroit. Aaron Nola (4-4, 3.50) pitches for Philadelphia, which had its nine-game winning streak end Sunday with a loss to Arizona.

LYNN IS INLance Lynn will return from the injured list and pitch for the White Sox a day earlier than planned after manager Tony La Russa shuffled his rotation in response to Michael Kopech’s injury Sunday. Kopech left a start against Texas after 13 pitches with right knee discomfort, and La Russa ended up using Johnny Cueto — Monday’s projected starter — in relief. Kopech was optimistic he’ll return soon, and La Russa said the right-hander could be back by next Sunday. Lynn was slated to return Tuesday but instead will take Cueto's vacated spot for the opener of a series at Detroit. Aaron Nola (4-4, 3.50) pitches for Philadelphia, which had its nine-game winning streak end Sunday with a loss to Arizona.

La Russa has been under increased scrutiny this week since ordering an unconventional intentional walk in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The White Sox won the AL Central last season, but now are just 27-30 under their 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager. Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off AL ERA leader Martín Pérez that helped the White Sox take a 5-0 lead into the fifth. “Right now on paper with Lynn coming back, this is the best our rotation has looked all season,” La Russa said. UP NEXTRHP Michael Kopech (2-2, 1.94 ERA) gets the start for Chicago against Texas RHP Jon Gray (1-3, 5.28 ERA) in Sunday’s series finale.

Loud chants of “Fire Tony!”.

White Sox Rays Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa brings out the line-up card before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, June 3, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara)CHICAGO — (AP) — A day after ordering a two-strike intentional walk that backfired, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he’d do it all over again. With first-base open, La Russa ordered the intentional walk to Turner, whom he believed represented a bigger threat. “Pssssh, 24 hours later, I’m even more surprised,” La Russa said of the reaction. “Turner is a tough hitter with no strikes, one strike, two strikes,” La Russa said. “Since then, somebody sent me some stats about what Turner hits with 1-2 counts,” La Russa said.

A day after ordering a two-strike intentional walk that backfired, White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he’d do it all over again.

White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Josh Donaldson was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didn't back him after he made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist. Anderson said he agreed with La Russa, and several Yankees said Donaldson was wrong. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said: “This is just my opinion — (that’s) somewhere he should not be going." He said he intends to stop his chatiness with the White Sox.

Josh Donaldson was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didn’t back him after he made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist.

Rockies Giants Baseball San Francisco Giants' manager Gabe Kapler watches play during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in San Francisco. Kapler has been avoiding the field during the anthem the past few days as a political protest following the school shootings in Texas. “I’m very comfortable taking it day by day,” he said Sunday. Lefty Packy Naughton (0-1, 2.89 ERA) starts for St. Louis against Padres righty Nick Martinez (2-2, 3.86). Peterson won last week with six solid innings at San Francisco in his first major league start in three weeks.

Rockies Giants Baseball San Francisco Giants' manager Gabe Kapler watches play during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in San Francisco. Kapler has been avoiding the field during the anthem the past few days as a political protest following the school shootings in Texas. “I’m very comfortable taking it day by day,” he said Sunday. Lefty Packy Naughton (0-1, 2.89 ERA) starts for St. Louis against Padres righty Nick Martinez (2-2, 3.86). Peterson won last week with six solid innings at San Francisco in his first major league start in three weeks.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.

Cubs White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson reacts after being injured while throwing to first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (Paul Beaty)CHICAGO — (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is headed for the injured list after he left Sunday's game against the Cubs with a right groin strain. Anderson went down in the outfield after fielding P.J. That’s typical, he goes on the IL making a great play at the time we needed it.”It's another tough break for the struggling White Sox, who have been hit hard by injuries this year. Anderson went 1 for 2 with a first-inning single and ranks among the league leaders with a .356 batting average.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is headed for the injured list after he left Sunday’s game against the Cubs with a right groin strain.

Several of Gabe Kapler’s fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem as a protest following the school shootings in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

Josh Donaldson has apologized to the wife and family of Jackie Robinson for referencing the pioneering Black baseball player in remarks that led to a confrontation with Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson says Josh Donaldson was clearly trying to rattle him when the New York Yankees third baseman referred to him as “Jackie.”.

Major League Baseball has suspended Josh Donaldson for one game after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson on Saturday.

APTOPIX White Sox Yankees Baseball Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after closing the ninth inning and recording a save in a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. Aaron Judge briefly tied the game for the Yankees by homering off Graveman with one out in the eighth. The White Sox gave him a chance and started him out in the minors before calling him up from Triple-A Charlotte last Monday. In his debut for the White Sox, he threw six shutout innings of two-hit ball at Kansas City. UP NEXTWhite Sox: After an off-day Monday, RHP Dylan Cease (4-1, 3.09 ERA) is slated to start against the Boston Red Sox as the White Sox begin a five-game homestand.

Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 for a doubleheader sweep.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson.

Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech’s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1.

Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert hits a winning one-run single against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, May 14, 2022. They rallied for the tying run in the ninth inning, but a baserunning mistake cost them a chance to score more. With one out in the Chicago ninth, Tim Anderson singled and Yoán Moncada walked against Chapman (0-1). Moncada homered and Dallas Keuchel threw five shutout innings for the White Sox, who have won eight of 11. The White Sox went ahead in the first inning when Anderson singled, advanced on a groundout and scored on Robert’s single.

Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streak.

Yankees White Sox Baseball New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton hits a two-run single against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Stanton and Co. are off to the franchise’s best start since the Yankees also opened 23-8 in 2003. Stanton also hit a pair of two-run homers in his first multihomer game of the season and No. The White Sox had won seven of eight.

Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their fourth straight victory.

Is this the worst spring ever? Yes, says Roger "the Sodfather" Bossard, the head groundskeeper for the Chicago White Sox.

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Mike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.

The Chicago White Sox likely will have an update on Eloy Jiménez after the slugging outfielder hurt his right hamstring during Saturday’s 9-2 loss at Minnesota.

This time, Jiménez was injured when he stretched for first base while running out a ground ball to third. Jiménez fell face-first to the ground in shallow left field and immediately grabbed at his right leg. Jiménez was sent for an MRI, but manager Tony La Russa said the team doesn’t feel the injury is season-ending. O'S WOESOrioles lefty John Means needs Tommy John surgery, ending the season for Baltimore’s opening-day starter. He finished 6-9 with a 3.62 ERA last season, leading a staff that had the worst ERA in the majors.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.

Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2.

In a move that will end a tradition dating 150 years, Major League Baseball has approved the use of an electronic device for catchers to signal pitches in an effort to eliminate sign stealing and speed games.

Connor Dawson is a psychologist, gatekeeper, analyst and strategist.

Major League Baseball is stepping up its experimentation with an electronic communication channel for calling pitches.

CHICAGO — (AP) — LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 AL Cy Young Award with the Chicago White Sox, has died. Hoyt went 98-68 with a 3.99 ERA in eight years in the majors. He was traded to the White Sox in April 1977 in a multiplayer deal that moved Bucky Dent to New York. He made his big league debut two years later with two scoreless relief appearances for the White Sox in September. He went 24-10 with a 3.66 ERA in 36 starts in 1983, helping the White Sox win the division title.

LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 AL Cy Young Award with the Chicago White Sox, has died.

NLDS Giants Dodgers Baseball San Francisco Giants players warm up at Dodger Stadium before Game 4 of the baseball team's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. Mookie Betts and the World Series champion Dodgers will play Buster Posey and the rival Giants on Thursday night in San Francisco for a spot in the NL Championship Series. If you are a sports fan and have a pulse, you better be watching Giants-Dodgers,” Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said. Logan Webb, who pitched a gem in winning the opener, starts for San Francisco against Julio Urías, who led the majors with 20 victories. He was replaced on the roster for Tuesday’s NL Division Series Game 4 victory over Milwaukee by rookie Cristian Pache.

After a season of piling up whopping win totals, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers get a day to prep for their all-or-nothing matchup in Game 5 of the NL Division Series.

ALDS Astros White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches at the batting cage before Game 3 of an baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago. White Sox manager Tony La Russa is waiting to find out if Chicago wants him back after the club was eliminated by the Astros in their AL Division Series that ended Tuesday night. The Hall of Famer was lured out of retirement to help the star-studded White Sox make a deep postseason run. And it’s not clear if La Russa will return next season. He was replaced on the roster for Tuesday’s NL Division Series Game 4 victory over Milwaukee by rookie Cristian Pache.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa is waiting to find out if Chicago wants him back after the club was eliminated by the Astros in their AL Division Series that ended Tuesday night.

ALDS Astros White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches at the batting cage before Game 3 of an baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago. White Sox manager Tony La Russa is waiting to find out if Chicago wants him back after the club was eliminated by the Astros in their AL Division Series that ended Tuesday night. The Hall of Famer was lured out of retirement to help the star-studded White Sox make a deep postseason run. And it’s not clear if La Russa will return next season. He was replaced on the roster for Tuesday’s NL Division Series Game 4 victory over Milwaukee by rookie Cristian Pache.

Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer and scored four times, and the Houston Astros eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 10-1 victory in Game 4 of their AL Division Series.

ALDS Astros White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks reacts to the final out against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago. “I had never even heard his name before we played the White Sox. It remains a sensitive subject, and Tepera shined another light on it with his comments after the White Sox won Game 3 Sunday to avoid a sweep. Houston outscored the White Sox 15-5 in winning the first two games at home. White Sox fans chanted “Cheater!

The Houston Astros have found themselves in familiar territory, brushing aside comments by Chicago White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera after he implied they stole signs while winning the first two games of the AL Division Series in their ballpark.

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Two big swings by pint-sized Leury García. Right when the Chicago White Sox got in big trouble, they found a way. García and Grandal homered, and Grandal's borderline baserunning helped the White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to stay alive in their AL Division Series. Leury García then looked at two balls from Luis Garcia before Baker replaced his starting pitcher with Yimi García (0-1). Gurriel tried to come home, but his throw went went off Grandal as the catcher sprinted up the line in the infield grass.

Leury García and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandal’s borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.

White Sox Rangers Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease winds up to throw to a Texas Rangers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The Houston Astros will try to sweep the White Sox when their AL Division Series shifts to Chicago for Game 3 on Sunday. “We have to keep playing the way that we’ve been playing all season,” White Sox outfielder Luis Robert said. This was not the way the White Sox drew it up after running away with the AL Central at 93-69. But he also played a big role as the White Sox ran away with the division.

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White Sox Rangers Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease winds up to throw to a Texas Rangers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez)CHICAGO — (AP) — The Chicago White Sox will start Dylan Cease in Game 3 of their AL Division Series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, hoping he can help the AL Central champions avoid a sweep. Manager Tony La Russa confirmed Saturday the 25-year-old right-hander will get the ball when the series shifts to Chicago. Cease tied Carlos Rodón for the team lead in wins while going 13-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 32 starts. But he also played a big role as the White Sox ran away with the AL Central title at 93-69.

The Houston Astros will try to sweep the White Sox when their AL Division Series shifts to Chicago for Game 3 on Sunday.

Big league wins leader Julio Urías starts for the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series at San Francisco against Kevin Gausman.

ALDS White Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches during a baseball practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Houston. The Astros will host the Chicago White Sox in an American League Division Series game Thursday. A three-time World Series winner, the 77-year-old La Russa returns to the postseason for the first time since winning the 2011 championship with St. Louis before retiring. The White Sox swept the Astros in the 2005 World Series when Houston was in the National League. In the dugout, La Russa will match wits with an old foe in Baker, who’s still chasing that elusive first title.

Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.

ALDS White Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches during a baseball practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Houston. The Astros will host the Chicago White Sox in an American League Division Series game Thursday. Except he is — and it has nothing to do with the Hall of Famer being out of the dugout for almost a decade before the White Sox hired him prior to this season. The White Sox swept the Astros in the 2005 World Series when Houston was still a member of the National League. Lucas Giolito is set to start for the AL Central champion White Sox against left-hander Framber Valdez on Friday in Game 2.

Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa is back in the playoffs with the Chicago White Sox as they prepare to open their best-of-five AL Division Series on Thursday against the Houston Astros.

The 106-win Los Angeles Dodgers put their season on the line in the NL wild-card game against the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals.

The 106-win Los Angeles Dodgers put their season on the line in the NL wild-card game against the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals.

The pairings for the baseball playoffs are all set.

White Sox Indians Baseball Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez, right, celebrates with Leury Garcia after Jimenez hit a solo home run in the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Tony Dejak)CLEVELAND — (AP) — The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in a doubleheader opener Thursday behind two home runs by Tim Anderson. The White Sox are in their first season under Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, who will turn 77 on Oct. 4. The White Sox have not advanced in the postseason since winning the 2005 World Series and last hosted a playoff game 13 years ago. Aaron Bummer (4-5) retired all three batters in the fifth as four White Sox relievers combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a game shortened to seven innings under pandemic rules.

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheader spit.

Blue Jays Rays Baseball Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier trying to score during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara)A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:___FINDERS KEEPERSKevin Kiermaier is playing for keeps -- and the Toronto Blue Jays may not be too keen on what he’s keeping. The veteran Rays outfielder scooped up a data card that fell out of Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk’s wristband during Tampa Bay’s 6-4 victory Monday night and has refused to give it back to the playoff-contending Blue Jays. “But at the same time, I’m not going to drop it or hand it back.”Sportsnet reported Toronto sent a bat boy to the Rays dugout to ask for the card’s return. AL East-leading Tampa Bay did not send back the card, which likely included information about the Blue Jays’ plans to pitch to the Rays’ hitters. With 10 games remaining, New York is locked in a tight race with Boston, Toronto, Oakland and Seattle for two AL wild cards.

Kevin Kiermaier is playing for keeps -- and the Toronto Blue Jays may not be too keen on what he’s keeping.

Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Chicago White Sox’s drive for the AL Central title with a 5-3 victory.

A newly released 911 call is giving a look into what may have happened in the days before Gabby Petito disappeared. A driver passing Petito and her fiancé in Utah in mid-August called authorities out of concern for Petito's safety. Former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spoke with Laura Podesta on "CBSN AM" about the call and a text message sent from Petito's phone.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Wright was suspended for three games and manager Tony La Russa for one on Saturday by Major League Baseball, which concluded Wright intentionally threw at the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani. Wright appealed the suspension issued by Michael Hill, the former Marlins general manager who is MLB’s senior vice president for on-field operations.

Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Jose Rojas, right, celebrates with third base coach Brian Butterfield after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. The White Sox committed three errors, including two during a five-run fourth capped by Rojas’ two-run homer. White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal, who has a personal-best streak of reaching base safely in 30 consecutive games, received a rest. White Sox: LHP Carlos Rodon (12-5, 2.38) won’t pitch until next week’s series at Detroit to protect his left shoulder. White Sox: RHP Dylan Cease (11-7, 4.22) will take the mound Friday night when Chicago opens a three-game series at Texas.

Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning during a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The White Sox won 9-8. What a leader,” said White Sox acting manager Miguel Cairo, who filled in for Tony La Russa. “That was as special and breathtaking a setting for a baseball game as I’ve ever been part of,” manager Aaron Boone said. White Sox: RF Adam Engel left the game in the eighth with tightness in his right groin.

Yasmani Grandal homered twice and drove in eight runs in his return from the injured list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 17-13.

Tim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched “Field of Dreams.” Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel.

Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion.

White Sox Cubs Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn follows through during the first inning of a baseball game against the against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Chicago. The White Sox came away with the win after losing nine of 14. Andrew Vaughn and Seby Zavala gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead in the fourth with RBI singles against Kyle Hendricks. The home run was his first with the White Sox after hitting 18 with the Indians. White Sox: The White Sox reinstated INF/OF Jake Lamb (strained right quadriceps) from the 10-day IL and optioned RHP Matt Foster to Triple-A Charlotte.

Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuilding crosstown Cubs 8-6 at Wrigley Field.

White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago 12-11.

White Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Houston. La Russa, who is 76, and Baker, who turned 72 this week, are the two oldest managers in the majors. The Diamondbacks set a major league record with their 23rd straight road defeat when they were trounced in San Francisco. Baltimore lost its 19th road game in a row, falling in Cleveland. One thing is not leading to the other.”DeGrom, who turns 33 on Saturday, is 6-2 with a 0.54 ERA in 67 innings.

Tigers White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches his team during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Tony La Russa moved past John McGraw into sole possession of second on baseball's career manager wins list, directing the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. It has been a bit of a bumpy ride so far, but the 76-year-old Hall of Famer has the White Sox on top of the AL Central. Second on the list is almost assuredly the highest finish for La Russa, who also began his managerial career with the White Sox in 1979. White Sox: OF Billy Hamilton (right oblique strain) was placed on the 10-day IL, and Engel was reinstated from the IL.

With the victory, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa tied John McGraw for second place on baseball’s career wins list with No. The 76-year-old La Russa has a long way to go to catch Connie Mack, who won 3,731 games. White Sox: OF Andrew Vaughn could be ready to return from the COVID-19 injured list as soon as Saturday, La Russa said. He said the White Sox were “waiting on one last test” and expect him to get the "green light." ... La Russa said the White Sox should have a “better read” on when OF Adam Engel will be activated by the end of the weekend.

It’s supposed to be fun.

Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. Bellinger has been out since April 5 with a hairline fracture in his left fibula. LAUGH IT OFFInclement weather gave Will Craig a day off to decide how to handle his egregious fielding mistake Thursday. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman is going with humor. “I guess I’m going to be on the blooper reels for the rest of my life,” Craig said Friday before the Pirates’ game with the Colorado Rockies was postponed because of rain.

Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. Bellinger has been out since April 5 with a hairline fracture in his left fibula. LAUGH IT OFFInclement weather gave Will Craig a day off to decide how to handle his egregious fielding mistake Thursday. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman is going with humor. “I guess I’m going to be on the blooper reels for the rest of my life,” Craig said Friday before the Pirates’ game with the Colorado Rockies was postponed because of rain.

Angels Pujols Baseball FILE - St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, with his son A.J. After winning a World Series in Oakland, La Russa guided the Cardinals to two World Series championships, three pennants and nine postseason appearances from 1996-2011. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, infielder Matt Carpenter and pitcher Adam Wainwright were members of the last St. Louis team that played for La Russa. Current St. Louis manager Mike Shildt is close to La Russa. La Russa sent coach Shelley Duncan to meet Shildt for the pregame lineup exchange at home plate.

“It’s definitely a different series,” La Russa said Monday night before the teams started a three-game set. La Russa was with the Cardinals from 1996-2011, reaching the playoffs nine times. Current Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, infielder Matt Carpenter and pitcher Adam Wainwright were members of the last St. Louis team that played for La Russa. La Russa is not just facing a handful of players he once guided to the game’s greatest heights. “Everybody in our big league staff knew he was special,” La Russa said.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa, under scrutiny much of the season, will face his old team the Cardinals in a three-game set starting on Monday.

White Sox Yankees Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa makes a pitching change during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger)A look at what's happening around the majors today:LA RUSSA REUNIONWhite Sox manager Tony La Russa will see plenty of familiar faces when his AL Central leaders host his longtime team, the St. Louis Cardinals. La Russa sounded eager to see Cards catcher Yadier Molina and the rest of the Redbirds and their classic uniforms. “I think it’s the common-sense stuff, it’s you recognize the birds with the bat,” La Russa said Sunday. He has a knack of guys responding to his leadership,” La Russa said.

White Sox Yankees Baseball Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa makes a pitching change during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:LA RUSSA REUNIONWhite Sox manager Tony La Russa will see plenty of familiar faces when his AL Central leaders host his longtime team, the St. Louis Cardinals. La Russa sounded eager to see Cards catcher Yadier Molina and the rest of the Redbirds and their classic uniforms. “I think it’s the common-sense stuff, it’s you recognize the birds with the bat,” La Russa said Sunday. He has a knack of guys responding to his leadership,” La Russa said.

Twins reliever Tyler Duffey has been suspended three games for his errant pitch to White Sox's Yermin Mercedes, who had previously homered in blowout.

Former MLB pitcher CC Sabathia is the latest to think that White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out of touch with today's brand of baseball.

Chicago's skipper didn't back down after criticizing his rookie slugger for homering on a 3-0 pitch with a big lead.

Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa stood by his criticism of Yermin Mercedes' home run even after the Twins threw at his player on Tuesday.

“That's just sportsmanship, respect for the game, respect for your opponent,” La Russa said Tuesday. After La Russa and Mercedes talked Tuesday, shortstop Tim Anderson backed Mercedes in an Instagram comment under an NBC Sports Chicago post featuring pulled quotes from the manager and the slugger. La Russa didn't feel like Astudillo pitching changed the equation very much. La Russa said he apologized to the Twins. La Russa said he talked to Mercedes, and called what happened “a learning experience.”“The fact that he's a rookie and was excited helps explain why he just was clueless,” La Russa said.

“That's just sportsmanship, respect for the game, respect for your opponent,” La Russa said Tuesday. La Russa didn't feel like having Astudillo on the mound changed the equation very much. La Russa said he apologized to the Twins. “He's not going to do that again,” La Russa said. La Russa said he talked to Mercedes, and called what happened “a learning experience.”“The fact that he's a rookie and was excited helps explain why he just was clueless,” La Russa said.

Star players rarely go out gracefully, but the future Hall of Famer's departure from Anaheim was especially uncomfortable.