Tony La Russa
Pitchers Cain, Verlander to start All-Star Game
Jul 09, 2012 15:58 EDT
San Francisco's Matt Cain and Detroit's Justin Verlander were named the starting pitchers on Monday for the 83rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Japan's Darvish voted into All-Star Game
Jul 05, 2012 18:03 EDT
Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish and St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese were added to next weeks' Major League Baseball All-Star game on Thursday as a result of fan balloting.
Lohse shines as Cards spoil Marlins home opener
Apr 05, 2012 00:40 EDT
Kyle Lohse pitched seven-plus stellar innings as World Series champions St. Louis opened their 2012 Major League Baseball campaign with a 4-1 victory that spoiled Miami's first game in their new ballpark.
Retired LaRussa to manage in All-Star Game
Jan 24, 2012 18:33 EST
Tony LaRussa will become only the second retired manager to guide a team in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game next July when he leads the National League squad in the annual mid-season classic.
Giants give Bochy and Sabean new deals through 2013
Nov 29, 2011 18:37 EST
(Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants, one year removed from their World Series triumph, kept their baseball brain trust intact by extending the contracts of manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean, the team said Tuesday.
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
Already, the Sox have lost their closer to the Phillies, who are as fast as the Sox are methodical. At some point soon, the Sox are going to have to start addressing needs. Their decision to offer David Ortiz arbitration certainly speaks of their desire to keep him as their DH (or at least receive compensation if he departs).
Maddon, Gibson named MLB managers of the year
Nov 16, 2011 17:03 EST
(Reuters) - Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays was named American League manager of the year for the second time and Kirk Gibson of the Arizona Diamondbacks took home National League honors in landslide victories announced on Wednesday.
Maddon, Gibson named managers of year
Nov 16, 2011 15:02 EST
Kirk Gibson, who guided Arizona from a worst-to-first finish in his first full season as a manager, was named NL manager of the year while Joe Maddon of Tampa Bay is the AL choice.
Maddon and Gibson named MLB managers of the year
Nov 16, 2011 14:38 EST
(Reuters) - Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays was named the American League's manager of the year for the second time on Wednesday while Kirk Gibson of the Arizona Diamondbacks took home the National League honors in landslide victories.
Surprise choice Matheny to manage Cardinals
Nov 13, 2011 21:16 EST
(Reuters) - The World Series-winning St Louis Cardinals launched a fresh era of leadership by announcing that Mike Matheny has been named the team's new manager Sunday.
Obama invites baseball's Cardinals to White House
Nov 08, 2011 00:23 EST
President Barack Obama congratulated the St. Louis Cardinals on their stunning World Series victory and says he is looking forward to meeting the team in person.
Cardinals manager La Russa retires in style
Oct 31, 2011 17:28 EDT
(Reuters) - Tony La Russa announced his retirement from Major League Baseball (MLB) on Monday, just three days after managing the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title in stunning fashion.
La Russa helped change how game is played
Oct 31, 2011 16:11 EDT
(Reuters) - As one of Major League Baseball's (MLB) most successful managers, Tony La Russa always had a reason to step out of the dugout to make a move.
Cardinals manager La Russa going out on top
Oct 31, 2011 16:03 EDT
Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after his team completed a dramatic seven-game World Series triumph over the Texas Rangers.
Cardinals' Series-winning ways rub off on Rams
Oct 30, 2011 17:19 EDT
The World Series champion Cardinals remained the toast of St. Louis on Sunday, and their winning ways appeared to rub off on the NFL's St. Louis Rams.
Cardinals in 11th heaven after World Series triumph
Oct 29, 2011 17:10 EDT
ST LOUIS (Reuters) - Call it a state of 11th heaven for the St. Louis Cardinals after a fairytale finish to one of baseball's great comeback stories, ending with a World Series triumph for the National League's most successful team.
Cardinals in 11th heaven after World Series triumph
Oct 29, 2011 17:10 EDT
ST LOUIS (Reuters) - Call it a state of 11th heaven for the St. Louis Cardinals after a fairytale finish to one of baseball's great comeback stories, ending with a World Series triumph for the National League's most successful team.
World Series champs refused to give up
Oct 29, 2011 15:18 EDT
With no NBA team in town and an NFL club mired in last place in the standings, St. Louis sports fans can once again hang their hats on their storied Cardinals baseball franchise.
Victorious La Russa enhances Hall of Fame credentials
Oct 29, 2011 03:04 EDT
ST LOUIS (Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals' spirited charge to the World Series title only served to pad the Hall of Fame credentials of Tony La Russa, the club's stoic, lawyer-trained manager with a cerebral approach.
Cards victory hands La Russa hat-trick of titles
Oct 29, 2011 02:46 EDT
ST LOUIS (Reuters) - St Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa captured his third World Series crown on Friday but could not be drawn into deciding which was the most memorable.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Tony La Russa | |
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| St. Louis Cardinals — No. 10 | |
| Infielder / Manager | |
| Born: October 4, 1944 Tampa, Florida | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| May 10, 1963 for the Kansas City Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 6, 1973 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .199 |
| Hits | 35 |
| Runs batted in | 7 |
| Teams | |
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As player As manager
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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