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Sox lose 7-5. Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer in the first. Then Sox went hitless for seven innings. Three-run ninth-inning rally not enough after KC scored three in top of the ninth. Sox' defense was good, turned five double plays. But no sweep of the Royals. @suntimes_sports

Sox sign lefty Tyler Alexander, DFA'd by Brewers a week ago, to a one-year deal. Alexander had 6.19 ERA in 21 games for the Crew, has 4.67 ERA in seven MLB seasons. Jared Shuster to the IL with a blister. Fraser Ellard moves to 60-day IL to make 40-man room. @suntimes_sports

The Sox’ youth movement was on full display today, a win powered by the guys who have come up to the majors as rebuilding milestones. Oh, and Adrian Houser almost threw up. Again. For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/oWtOWZYais

Luis Robert Jr. said last month he didn't think he'd generate any trade interest, given his poor offensive numbers. "He is wrong about that," Chris Getz said. On teams "expressing interest" in LRJ, for @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/r0rfAIODHO

Sox win 4-1. Adrian Houser was again great, allowing one run in six innings. His ERA is 1.48. Chase Meidroth hit a solo homer. Tim Elko hit a two-run homer. Edgar Quero had a sac fly. Two hits for Kyle Teel. @suntimes_sports

So how is this whole two-highly-rated-catching-prospects thing gonna work for the Sox anyway? On Kyle Teel's arrival, for @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/1wl7tOvZjH

Luis Robert Jr.'s bases-loaded single broke a 2-all tie in the eighth. Sox scored thrice more in the inning on a wild pitch and two KC errors, win 7-2. Kyle Teel singled, walked twice, scored on the wild pitch in MLB debut. 36,916 here for Mexican Heritage Night. @suntimes_sports

How does Justin Ishbia's potential Sox takeover and the present-day investment that comes with it impact Chris Getz's work on the roster? Let's just say the "make additions" phase of the rebuild (not to mention 2029) is a ways away. For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/WcHwaeyOb2

Kyle Teel is the Sox’ starting catcher and No. 6 hitter in his major league debut.

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How we line up for Mexican Heritage Night at the ballpark: https://t.co/tk4280SR3w

Sox call Kyle Teel up to the big league team. Korey Lee goes down to Triple-A, and Ryan Cusick gets DFA’d to clear a 40-man spot. @suntimes_sports

Craig Counsell and the Cubs aren't concerned that Kyle Tucker's jammed finger is going to keep him out for very long. "I'm going to do everything I can to get out there and continue to play every game." For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/6nIFVlovEj

Matt Shaw has looked like a different player since coming back from his minor league reset. "It feels good just to feel like myself up here." For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/bdm4lJAwxW

Cubs beat Reds 7-3. They scored four two-out runs in the third inning, including two on a Michael Busch homer. They got two after back-to-back Reds errors in the seventh. Kyle Tucker left with a jammed finger. @suntimes_sports

Cubs fans filled Wrigley Field with Dansby Swanson wigs. The man himself found another way to give them a win. "It's not as good as the real thing." For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/DvSkxynjyN

How did Ben Brown go from getting rocked by the Reds in his previous start to shutting them down yesterday? He worked on the mental side of the game. And bypassing the first inning didn't hurt, either. For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/7e5LK5wjh0

The work for Ben Brown after two rough outings focused on the mental side of the game. It worked. Coupled with the Cubs’ use of an opener, Brown exorcized his recent demons and turned in his best outing of the year. For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/7e5LK5wjh0

Dansby Swanson’s hair was everywhere Saturday. It even looked like it was on fire as he busted down the first-base line for a run-scoring infield hit. As he reminded in the wake of the giveaway: “It’s not as good as the real thing.” For @suntimes_sports: https://t.co/DvSkxynjyN