From the red carpet to the Home Run Derby to the game itself, Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith soaked up every minute of his All-Star experience.

Will Venable has soaked in a lot while navigating his first season as a major-league manager. “One of the biggest things is as we try to go out every day and put our best foot forward and put these players out there in the best spots to succeed,

The White Sox ’ championship-reunion ceremony kicked off Saturday with a special presentation for Paul Konerko, a gift from a famous fan who was in the stands during the 2005 team’s World Series run. It was a signed jersey from Pope Leo XIV.

The Chicago White Sox raised a toast to the late Bobby Jenks during their 2005 World Series championship reunion celebration on Saturday.