White sox first. Chase Meidroth flies out to deep right field to Addison Barger. Andrew Benintendi homers to right field. Miguel Vargas flies out to deep left field to Nathan Lukes. Kyle Teel ...

Several events are scheduled for Thursday's game between the White Sox and Cardinals to celebrate Juneteenth, the national holiday recognizing slavery ending.

White sox first. Chase Meidroth flies out to deep center field to Victor Scott. Austin Slater strikes out swinging. Miguel Vargas doubles to deep center field. Edgar Quero singles to right field.

White sox fourth. Chase Meidroth singles to right field. Andrew Benintendi flies out to deep left field to Sam Haggerty. Miguel Vargas doubles to deep left field. Chase Meidroth to third. Kyle Teel ...

Cyd Smillie had the design and started adding Pope Leo XIV to the mural before he donned a White Sox cap at the Vatican earlier this week.

Pope Leo XIV wore a Chicago White Sox cap during an appearance at the Vatican, in a nod to his longtime fandom. White Sox manager Will Venable said his last-place team 'needs it.' ...

The Chicago White Sox, up until last night’s drubbing, had been playing good baseball, playing .500 baseball in the past ten games (5-5). Last night’s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros was only ...

Pope Leo XIV wore a Chicago White Sox baseball team hat Wednesday at the Vatican during his weekly general audience.

The Chicago White Sox absolutely loved Pope Leo XIV's latest show of support for the team.

Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith allowed one run in six innings during Tuesday’s 4-2 win against the Houston Astros. The rookie lowered his ERA to 2.37.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox meet the Houston Astros leading the series 1-0. Houston is 36-30 overall and 22-13 in home games. The Astros are 19-4 in games when they did not give up a home run.