The quick toss was surprising because Venable generally has a reserved demeanor. But he reached his breaking point after a ball call by plate umpire Marvin Hudson during Rangers shortstop Corey Seager’s at-bat that made it a 3-2 count, instead of a strikeout.

Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers. This came after he asked for a trade when was moved to the bullpen as Milwaukee made way for the Major League debut of its top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is out of the lineup for the club on Sunday. Robert is dealing with a thumb injury.

"I have him penciled in the lineup for Tuesday, give him the day and see where he’s at," manager Will Venable said. "We expect him to be in on Tuesday."

The Chicago White Sox have been quick to claim Pope Leo XIV as their own. Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, was quickly discovered to be a White Sox fan after his elevation to head of the Catholic Church earlier this year.

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was a late scratch Sunday at the Texas Rangers due to right thumb soreness. Robert was due to bat seventh against the Rangers. The White Sox moved first baseman Ryan Noda up one spot in the order and put Michael A.