Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen Principato said. From the tailgaters to the clubhouse, there's a hope that the team's fortunes are blessed.

In case you missed it, the cardinals (not the ones from St. Louis) made a big announcement on Thursday afternoon. White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope had been named – Robert Prevost (officially Pope Leo XIV),

Andrew Vaughn homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to stop a four-game slide. The White Sox went ahead to stay with three runs in the seventh.

Liam Hicks hit a solo homer for the Marlins, but Max Meyer (2-4) was charged with five runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings.