Manager Tony La Russa

Arms thrust to the sky on that October night, Brad Lidge was the picture of postseason perfection. What in the world went so horribly wrong? "In the closer role, it's feast or famine," Los Angeles Angels relief ace Brian Fuentes said. "When you have this job, you understand that you're going to be under pressure, and you can't let it affect you. You're going to go out and do your job, and hopefully it works out." For New York Yankees sure thing Mariano Rivera, it always seems to come out OK. "We have the greatest closer of all time," teammate Mark Teixeira praised. Especially ... Read Full Story

Troy Glaus will be on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers despite missing most of the season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery. After a two-hour workout Monday that stressed fundamentals, manager Tony La Russa said Glaus showed him enough in the last few weeks to think he could be helpful off the bench. But the manager said Mark DeRosa would be his starting third baseman. Infielder Khalil Greene, twice sidelined by social anxiety disorder and seldom used the last month or so, is not on the roster. La Russa said he's going with 12 pitchers ... Read Full Story

Alas, the days of Twitter’s innocence in hijacked celebrity accounts may have come to an end. Tony La Russa, the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, is up in arms over the fact that someone other than him tweeted under his likeness and that Twitter permitted it. In fact, he’s so pissed that he’s taking Twitter to court. So what’s the fuss all about? Apparently the individual tweeting as Tony La Russa (@tonylarussa was removed after the lawsuit was filed) made statements that the real Tony didn’t appreciate. So he’s suing Twitter and the causes of action include trademark infringement, trademark dilution, cybersquatting, misappropriation ... Read Full Story

Alas, the days of Twitter’s innocence in hijacked celebrity accounts may have come to an end. Tony La Russa, the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, is up in arms over the fact that someone other than him tweeted under his likeness and that Twitter permitted it. In fact, he’s so pissed that he’s taking Twitter to court. So what’s the fuss all about? Apparently the individual tweeting as Tony La Russa (@tonylarussa was removed after the lawsuit was filed) made statements that the real Tony didn’t appreciate. So he’s suing Twitter and the causes of action include trademark infringement, trademark dilution, cybersquatting, misappropriation ... Read Full Story

The St. Louis Cardinals are sending struggling Todd Wellemeyer to the bullpen. It did not come as a surprise to the right-hander, 7-9 with a 5.79 ERA. "I'll be in the bullpen for who knows how long and try to make the best of it," Wellemeyer said. "We had to switch it up and see how it goes. "I'm going to make it a good thing for me, that's all there is to it." Wellemeyer threw a bullpen session Tuesday before the Cardinals played the Dodgers. Manager Tony La Russa said the pitcher will be available for relief duty beginning Thursday. "We don't lack ... Read Full Story