The City Series — which starts Friday at Wrigley Field — gets a boost as the Cubs and White Sox spent time this week debating the fandom of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.

Davis Martin allowed one run over a career-high 6 2/3 innings while Michael A. Taylor and Lenyn Sosa belted solo homers to power the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Reds Wednesday night, spoiling Pete Rose Night at Great American Ball Park.

The only thing worse than the Chicago White Sox’s 13-29 record is Luis Robert Jr.’s trade value. The former All-Star’s

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Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that those permanently banned by the sport would have their statuses restored at death.

Infielder Gage Workman has cleared waivers and the White Sox have returned him to the Tigers, per the regulations of the Rule 5 draft.

Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi provided an injury update as he recovers from a left calf strain.

The Lake Forest native and journeyman outfielder is providing a steadying presence through the growing pains of a rebuild.