There were new nameplates above a couple of lockers in the White Sox clubhouse before Saturday’s game with the Rangers -- starting pitcher Aaron Civale and first baseman Ryan Noda, both of whom were acquired by the club on Friday.

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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.

The challenge for Noah Schultz, the No. 1 left-handed pitching prospect in the game and the No. 1 White Sox prospect (per MLB Pipeline) seemingly grew a little tougher as he was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte Friday,

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Civale joined the White Sox on Saturday, giving the righthander a day to get to know his new Chicago teammates before starting for them after being traded from the Brewers.

"He just looks free up there,” manager Will Venable said. “I think there's some confidence building with him. He's seeing the ball a little bit better. It's very encouraging and great to see."