The Latest Breaking News from White Sox

PITTSBURGH — Johan Oviedo was absolutely dominant for large chunks of Sunday’s series-deciding game against the Chicago White Sox, yet his performance isn’t the biggest talking point from this one. The same for the Pirates taking a second consecutive series during a better-than-anticipated start to the season.

PITTSBURGH — Vince Velasquez had an early opportunity to show his former team why he’s deserving of a rotating spot. The brain trust of his previous employer, the Chicago White Sox, likely didn’t feel it had let one get away Saturday night.

Kade McClure, who is now pitching for Triple-A Sacramento in the San Francisco Giants’ system, called Tatis a “cheater” after giving up a home run on Wednesday to the suspended San Diego Padres star.

White Sox closer calls it “one of the most emotional things I’ve ever done.”

CHICAGO — The Giants, despite their propensity to swing and miss early this season, won’t be mistaken for a team without plate discipline. Facing White Sox strikeout artist Dylan Cease on Wednesday, they watched five ball fours go by and chased him by the fifth inning.

The Sox infielder snaps an 0-for-14 skid with single against Giants.

Anderson receives his eighth career ejection.

The All-Star pitcher had been battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma for the past five months.

Grifol has been holding team meetings every seven to 10 days since spring training started nearly two months ago,