LaMond Pope

LaMond Pope covers the White Sox for the Tribune. He previously covered college football and basketball for the Tribune and Post-Tribune and high school sports for the News-Sun. The Waukegan native and Indiana University alum has also worked for the Ithaca (N.Y.) Journal, the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal Gazette and the Chicago Sun-Times/Post-Tribune.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery singles during the seventh inning against the Yankees on July 27, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox squander early 3-run lead in a 9-5 loss to New York Yankees at Rate Field

July 28, 2026 at 12:06 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox saw an early three-run lead evaporate on the way to dropping the opener of the four-game series against the New York Yankees at Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox right fielder Everson Pereira hits a three-run home run in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox reinstate outfielder Everson Pereira from the injured list after his concussion

July 27, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

Chicago White Sox's Everson Pereira suffered the concussion on June 17 at Yankee Stadium, leaping and crashing into the wall while making a catch.

José Urquidy of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the ninth inning during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on April 5, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago White Sox acquire pitcher José Urquidy for minor-leaguer Félix Doroteo

July 27, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher José Urquidy from the Pirates on Sunday for minor-league pitcher Félix Doroteo.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami makes a face at the dugout while he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Rate Field on Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami homers twice and collects career-high 6 RBIs on his bobblehead day

July 26, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox hit five home runs in Sunday's 12-3 victory against the Houston Astros and extended their AL Central lead to 2 1/2 games.

White Sox manager Will Venable, right, makes a pitching change during the Astros' eight-run sixth inning Friday, July 24, 2026, at Rate Field. (Jayden Mack/Getty)

Bottom drops out for Chicago White Sox, who allow 8 runs in 6th inning of 9-5 loss to Houston Astros

July 24, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin picked up a baseball that had rolled near the mound and tossed it to second base. Chase Meidroth stepped on the bag and threw...

White Sox catcher Edgar Quero rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against the Cubs in the 10th inning on May 17, 2026, at Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Catcher Edgar Quero motivated to help Chicago White Sox after month at Triple A: ‘I feel ready to go’

July 24, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

With Kyle Teel back on the IL, Edgar Quero returned to the Chicago White Sox after a month in the minors. Quero joins Drew Romo as options at catcher.

White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi high-fives teammates after scoring against the Cubs on May 17, 2026, at Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: White Sox feel Andrew Benintendi’s veteran presence — and Cubs call up James Triantos

July 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Andrew Benintendi reached 10 years of major-league service time this month, and Will Venable said the veteran's presence means "a lot" to the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth hits a run-scoring single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Chase Meidroth collects 4 hits and drives in 2 as Chicago White Sox win 4-2 to take the road series

July 22, 2026 at 11:31 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox took the series, went 4-2 on the road trip and are alone again atop the American League Central with Wednesday's victory.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe participates in media day during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Drew Thorpe ‘in a really good spot’ as Chicago White Sox right-hander takes the next step in injury rehab

July 22, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

Drew Thorpe is slated to pitch Friday for High-A Winston Salem as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

The White Sox's Luisangel Acuña pitches during the eighth inning against the Rangers on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox surrender 18 hits in a 10-0 loss — the 2nd shutout in their last 4 games

July 21, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

It's a rough night when a position player pitching serves as one of the few standout moments. That was the case Tuesday for the Chicago White Sox in a 10-0...

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