“I wasn’t hearing anything. It all happened really fast,” the third baseman said when he faced his former team for the first time upon trade in July 2024. In a league where stats talk and loyalty walks, one slugger found divine inspiration to air his grievances against the Chicago White Sox, who are no strangers to front-office turbulence. This isn’t a slip; it’s a pointed jab from a 29-year-old power hitter who clearly believes the Sox need more than prayer to fix their management.

When you release or trade a player when they wanted to stay, it is one of those instances that the player will never forget. To top that, the player was completely unaware that he was involved in a trade discussion before the 2023 August 1 trade deadline. Jake Burger was traded by the White Sox to the Miami Marlins in 2023, even though he was a fan favorite and wanted to stay. To top that, Burger is a homegrown South Sider, as the White Sox drafted him with their first-round pick back in the 2017 draft. Though he suffered two Achilles injuries early in his career, he eventually made his way back to the big leagues and endeared himself to the fans in the process. Despite the trade likely stinging, Burger did later express his gratitude to the franchise.

However, their response to their former team upon his first showing? A solid performance. Playing with the Miami Marlins last year, Jake Burger managed to get the base twice (once on the base and once on an error) in July last year during the series-opening 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Further, he also made an athletic play at the end of the third inning to throw out left fielder Eloy Jimenez at first base on a dribbling grounder. While his performance may not scream brilliance, it sure carried the fuel. The 29-year-old then got traded to the Texas Rangers, and now he is making his feelings known.

During the recent game against the Colorado Rockies, Burger did a celebration that took a jab at the White Sox. After getting a hit, Burger got on base and did a cross celebration. That is when one of the announcers said, “Burger is Catholic, and his faith is really important to him. And there’s this phrase that he’s kind of come up with since the new Pope, Pope Leo, has been elected… And since he’s been elected Pope, we’ve been pretty hot as a team. He’s also a White Sox fan, and I’d like to think that maybe he didn’t like the trade. So he put in a little blessing for me. “

And Burger is right. Since the election of the new Pope, Jake Burger has been improving a lot. Burger struggled early in the season, batting .190 with 3 home runs and 12 RBIs in 30 games. This performance got him demoted to the Triple-A, and Burger took that as a challenge. He put in the work and showed improvement, recording multiple hits in four of his last five games and hitting home runs on May 10 and 11.

Maybe divine intervention really does favor the bold—and the bitter. Jake Burger’s revival isn’t just about swing mechanics; it’s a sermon on proving front offices wrong. As the White Sox scramble for answers, their former slugger is out here finding form. One thing’s certain: if karma wears cleats, it might just bat cleanup.

Pope Leo XIV is team White Sox

With papal clarity and South Side swagger, Pope Leo XIV has revealed his true allegiance: the Chicago White Sox. Sorry, Cubs fans—this blessing isn’t headed to Wrigley.

When Pope Leo XIV was elected, Chicago’s baseball rivalry took a twist. Was the new Pope a Chicago Cubs fan or a White Sox devotee? Reports clashed faster than a cross-town doubleheader. Some said North Siders; others claimed South Side pride. Suddenly, the Vatican had a fan base feud on its hands—and baseball found religion.

Thankfully, clarification arrived. The Pope’s brother, John Prevost, ended the debate with certainty: “Whoever said Cubs on the radio got it wrong. It’s Sox.” A Vatican spokesperson backed him up. Even Father Farrell confirmed via “papal text.” So, it’s official—South Side gets the blessing.

Now, the White Sox might need more than faith—they need to win. The team welcomed their holy fan with a jersey and hope. Maybe a blessing from the Vatican can lift the Sox out of mediocrity. If anyone can summon a miracle season, it’s Pope Leo XIV. After all, prayers never hurt a bullpen.

If divine intervention can’t turn the Sox’s fortunes, what hope is there? With Pope Leo XIV now officially on their side, Chicago’s South Siders might just have their ultimate secret weapon. Whether miracles happen on the field remains to be seen—but one thing’s certain: even saints get tired of losing streaks. The faithful are watching.