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Buster Olney writes that Tony La Russa has a different goal in mind this spring and is not missing managing, at least not yet. La Russa looks relaxed and is intent on learning more about front-office operation and other areas of the game.

Blog | Conversation | February 22, 2012

Tony La Russa will become the second retired manager to lead an All-Star team next summer, joining Hall of Famer John McGraw.

Theo Epstein hasn't even officially begun running the Cubs yet, let alone set up a suggestion box. But this can't wait. He needs to do all the research needed to land Tony La Russa and Albert Pujols.

Nobody will know how the St. Louis Cardinals' season might have ended if the third out hadn't escaped them in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 2, if that little looping line drive had hit Matt Holliday in the pocket of his mitt instead of in th...

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2009

Lou Piniella and Tony La Russa's friendship will be put to the test by the intensity of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry.

In stark contrast to its NL Central competition, St. Louis has no visible weaknesses despite injuries to several key players.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2005

Dusty Baker and Tony La Russa met for six minutes behind the batting cage Thursday, one day after a heated shouting match at Wrigley Field.