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...champions, the St. Louis Cardinals, wouldn't take someone from outside the sport to replace their retiring manager, Tony La Russa. Yet when it comes to filling the most important post on the planet, America periodically flirts with the notion...
...innings. St. Louis won it on David Freese's home run in the 11th before clinching the championship in Game 7. Manager Tony La Russa retired after the victory parade. - 6. OHIO STATE: The Buckeyes beat Arkansas 31-26 on Jan. 4 in the Sugar...
...International League. COLORADO ROCKIES--Agreed to terms with RHP Tsao Chin-hui. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS--Signed Tony La Russa, manager, to a two-year contract extension, through the 2001 season. BASKETBALL Women's National Basketball...
...the difference between going five or six innings or pitching into the seventh or eighth inning,'' Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. At Tokorozawa, Japan, Rickey Henderson went 3-for-4 as the Mets beat the Seibu Lions 8-1. Henderson's...
...You're talking about Willie Mays, the guy who played for the Giants? And Mickey Mantle, with the Yankees?'' manager Tony La Russa said. ''Those two are two of the greatest players of all time. I think that makes this guy one of greatest players...
...next year, and Kendall figures to be a big past of their plans. ''Nothing he does is amazing,'' Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. ''He's one of the best young players in the league.'' In other NL games, it was Chicago 4, Cincinnati...
...outfielder Shawon Dunston asked. ''Is he a rookie? Somebody taught him how to pitch in and out.'' Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wasn't surprised that Redman turned in such a strong outing. ''He pitched better than Ankiel,'' La Russa...
...was the one hit by Lawton. ''Andy's had better stuff, but he just kept competing out there,'' St. Louis manager Tony La Russa said. ''But he served up that breaking ball in the eighth, and that was the game.'' Benes gave up seven hits...
...he'll return. In his absence, St. Louis is 8-13. "There's some uncertainty about Mark," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. "We think he's got a chance to come back, but in the meantime Will Clark's a winning-type of veteran...
...His game-winning homer came off Pat Mahomes. "That's the way he's been most of the year," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. "He's been a little bit funky here lately, but mostly he's been outstanding." The NL Central-leading...