Chicago White Sox

Pope Leo XIV Topps NOW Card Sells for Thousands

The election of the first American gained worldwide attention in early May, not just among the faithful, but also among collectors who sought to capitalize on the fact that the new pontiff is not just an American, but an avid baseball fan.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 9: Center Screen congratulates Pope Leo XIV before the game betwee

GWINN: MLB Went Way Too Far Against Fan Who Heckled Ketel Marte

Radio legend Paul Harvey used to conclude his broadcasts by saying, “And now you know the rest of the story.” This week, it would have been a good idea for Major League Baseball (MLB) to remember the late, great radio personality and learn the “rest of the story” before overreacting.

DENVER, CO - JUNE 21: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks walks off the field in t

Pope Leo XIV Finally Reveals His MLB Fandom

After weeks of rampant speculation and bitter crosstown rhetoric, Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, finally revealed where his MLB loyalties lie: And it’s not going to make North Siders happy.

Pope Leo XIV (C) reacts wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball team cap as he meets newly we