There's something about pitchers named Shane in the Chicago White Sox organization this season. In the major leagues, rookie right-hander Shane Smith is making a push for the All-Star game with a 2.37 ERA across his first 13 starts.

He’s one of the better pitching coaches in the league,” right-hander Jonathan Cannon told the Sun-Times. “He’s able to tackle complicated issues and complicated problems in a very simple way."

The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one looks like he belongs in the major leagues.

In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others.

The noted Chicago White Sox fan will deliver a pre-recorded video message to attendees and viewers. Friends of the pope are also expected to speak.

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The Rangers' star lined Tyler Alexander's first pitch to the wall in center, scoring automatic runner Evan Carter.