equal time Phil Mushnick Bizarre Pope prop bets for MLB postseason only bring more questions By Phil Mushnick Published Oct. 3, 2026, 12:37 p.m. ET Pope Leo XIV (C) reacts wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball team cap. AFP via Getty Images So much for the separation of church and home plate.
As our world continues its free fall, even this one breaks new ground. The current Pope, Leo XIV — no relation to Leo Durocher — was known in his Chicago neighborhood as Robert Prevost, then “Father Bob” as a fully confessed White Sox fan. ”Forgive me, Father …”
So, I guess it stands to modern reason that the fine folks at the offshore BetOnline Sports & Casino sportsbook operation are offering Pope proposition postseason baseball bets.
From the “I kid you not” promotional release as kindly provided by sports betting site operator Jimmy Shapiro, with the reminder that Father Bob attended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, won by the White Sox.
