The Royals struggled with runners in scoring position all weekend. They squandered two prime opportunities Saturday; captain Salvador Perez was at the center of that, as he struck

Call it being ready for the challenge. Call it preparedness. Call it confidence. Whatever the exact description, the youthful White Sox crew has shown itself proudly since arriving from Triple-A Charlotte to the Major Leagues.

Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. did not play in a couple of games last week, spending time in the cages as he worked on adjustments.

Its Tuesday, June 10 and the White Sox (22-44) are in Houston to begin a three-game series against the Astros (36-29). Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Lance McCullers for Houston.

In addition to consistent offensive production and solid defensive play, the rookie infielder is bringing some fire to the Sox.

The White Sox placed left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster on the 15-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Shuster, 26, has a blister on his left hand, and his stint is retroactive to Thursday.

The Royals can’t seem to produce with runners in scoring position. It’s a never-ending discussion among the fan base. Prior to Saturday’s game, the Royals entered with a major-league worst .606 OPS (on-base plus slugging) with RISP.

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel on making his MLB debut Friday: “This is a dream come true. I’m trying to soak it all in. … It’s really special.”