The South Side native’s message was aimed particularly at young people. “That restlessness you feel in your hearts, we shouldn't look for ways to put out the fire, to numb ourselves to the difficulties we feel,

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BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox host the St. Louis Cardinals to begin a three-game series. Chicago has a 16-18 record at home and a 23-49 record overall. The White Sox have a 13-35 record in games when they have given up at least one home run.

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.

The White Sox have two pitchers from December’s Rule 5 draft on their roster, and each one looks like he belongs in the major leagues.

The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers made the first notable deal just over a month out from the MLB trade deadline, with starting pitcher Aaron Civale dealt to Chicago in exchange for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. That deal could have a domino effect on the MLB trade deadline in July, impacting multiple clubs.

George Wolkow was named Carolina League Player of the Week after hitting three home runs for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.

It’s a Father’s Day miracle. The Texas Rangers swept a team for the first time in over a month. The Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox, 2-1, Sunday at Globe Life Field to secure their first sweep since May 12-14 against the Colorado Rockies.