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Why the Tony La Russa hiring will or won't work and what those across MLB are saying

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 3:42pm
Didn't see the 76-year-old Hall of Famer coming back in 2021? We break down the decision.

Tony La Russa joins a long list of coaches who've done reunion tours

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 3:42pm
After 34 years and two other managing jobs, La Russa comes back to Chicago.

Braves decline $3.5M option for reliever O'Day

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 3:42pm
Darren O'Day, who was 4-0 with a 1.10 ERA in 19 relief appearances for the Braves this season, had a $3.5 million option for 2021 turned down by the team, making him a free agent.

Hall of Famer La Russa, 76, to manage White Sox

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 12:42pm
Hall of Famer Tony La Russa, who last managed in the major leagues by guiding the Cardinals to the World Series in 2011, has been hired by the White Sox at age 76.

NYC mayor deflects over review of Mets sale

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 12:42pm
Citing a review of the proposed Mets sale because of the location of Citi Field, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declined to comment on whether he thought Steve Cohen would be a fit owner.

Tony La Russa joins a long list of coaching who've done reunion tours

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 12:42pm
After 34 years and two other managing jobs, La Russa comes back to Chicago.

How baseball made it through its best, worst, smartest, dumbest and scariest season ever

TEst 4 October 29, 2020 - 6:41am
Baseball during a pandemic almost didn't happen. Once the fighting stopped, the strangest season ever started, stumbled, mesmerized and finished. It was unreal, and hopefully we never see it again.

WS ratings average drops 32% from previous low

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 6:50pm
The Dodgers' six-game Series win over the Rays averaged a 5.2 rating, 12 share and 9,785,000 viewers, Nielsen Media Research said. The previous low was a 7.6 rating, 12 share and 12,660,000 viewers for the Giants' four-game sweep of the Tigers in 2012.

Nationals decline '21 options for Eaton, Sanchez

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 3:50pm
Adam Eaton, Anibal Sanchez, Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames are all free agents after the Nationals declined their 2021 options Wednesday.

Rockies opt for $6 million buyout to IF Murphy

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 3:50pm
Colorado won't pick up the $12 million option on Daniel Murphy and will instead pay a $6 million buyout to the infielder who failed to flourish in his two years with the Rockies.

Cardinals not picking up 2021 option on 2B Wong

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 3:50pm
St. Louis declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option for 2021, making the longtime Cardinals second baseman a free agent.The Cardinals will pay Wong a $1 million buyout.

MLB: Turner disregarded coronavirus protocols

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 12:51pm
Major League Baseball said that Dodgers infielder Justin Turner flouted coronavirus protocols when he returned to the field after receiving a positive test.

How Mookie Betts became the viral star of the World Series

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 12:51pm
For the Dodgers' right fielder, his performance in the series had a bit of everything.

Tracking political donations of wealthy sports owners

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 12:51pm
American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015.

Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 9:50am
American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015.

How Justin Turner's COVID test turned World Series finale into the most 2020 moment possible

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 6:49am
Turner's return to the field to celebrate with his Dodgers teammates after testing positive for COVID-19 was this bizarre baseball season -- and this year in America -- in a nutshell.

Reports: Owners set for final vote on Mets sale

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 6:49am
MLB owners will vote Friday on the sale of the Mets to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, according to multiple reports.

Big catches, free tacos and LeBron: How Mookie Betts became the viral star of the World Series

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 6:49am
For the Dodgers' right fielder, his performance in the series had a bit of everything.

L.A. is title town: Dodgers, Lakers are rare feat of consecutive titles for a city

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 6:49am
It's not often that a sports city or metropolitan area follows up one title by also winning the next major sports championship awarded. Los Angeles has done it again.

Inside the night Clayton Kershaw finally became a World Series champion -- in his hometown

TEst 4 October 28, 2020 - 3:48am
The Dodgers' ace grew up about 20 miles from Globe Life Field. Tuesday night, he won his first title there, with his childhood friends watching.

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