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Thousands of Chicagoans – mostly Catholics – filled the seats of the White Sox’s stadium Saturday for a reverential three-hour tribute to Pope Leo, including a video message from the new pope calling on people to pay attention to longings for a “true meaning” and to find it in God,

Vaughn finished his Sox tenure with a -0.4 WAR. The team had a stretch from 2015 to 2019 in which it drafted pitcher Carson Fulmer, catcher Zack Collins, infielder Nick Madrigal and Vaughn in the top 10. None of those players is with the organization.

Thousands went to the first American pope’s old haunt on the South Side to hear a message from the man they once knew as Robert Francis Prevost.

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.

Noah Schultz, the White Sox first-round pick in 2022, continues to advance through the minor leagues as he'll join the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.

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.

White Sox manager Will Venable returns to face his previous team on Friday, while the Cubs have a 10-day homestand that kicks off Thursday.

The Detroit Tigers received worst-case scenario news about rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe's injury. Now they may need to swing a trade for the rotation.

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American pope, wore a White Sox baseball cap during a public appearance at the Vatican, setting the tone for his papal style.

Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer and Jose Altuve doubled twice with two RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 4-3.