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.

Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Chicago White Sox score 6 runs in the 6th to beat Cleveland and extend AL Central lead to 1 1/2 games

September 14, 2026 at 11:14 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox scored six runs during the sixth inning in Monday's 7-3 victory against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz watches batting practice before a game against the Royals at Rate Field on June 26, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz foresees changes to the player-evaluation process following scouting shake-up

September 14, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz discussed what's ahead for the amateur scouting department following director Mike Shirley's resignation on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher David Sandlin throws during the first inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago White Sox’s AL Central lead trimmed to half-game: 3 takeaways from series loss on the road

September 13, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

3 takeaways after the Chicago White Sox lost 3-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals — and prepare to meet the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series starting Monday.

White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk celebrates after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Cardinals on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in St Louis. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty)

Down to last strike, Randal Grichuk’s 2-run HR lifts Chicago White Sox to 6-5 win and extends AL Central lead

September 12, 2026 at 11:58 p.m.

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run home run with two outs in the top of the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox held on for a 6-5 win against the St....

Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigns, reportedly amid verbal harassment allegations

September 13, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.

Amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned and is no longer with the Chicago White Sox organization, the team announced Saturday.

Reliever Grant Taylor celebrates after the White Sox defeated the Guardians on Aug. 8, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

State of the high-stakes AL Central race ahead of the crucial Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians showdown

September 12, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Setting the stage for the upcoming Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians series at Progressive Field that could go a long way toward deciding the AL Central crown.

Cardinals designated hitter Iván Herrera slides around the tag of White Sox catcher Jake Rogers in the first inning at Busch Stadium on Sept. 11, 2026, in St Louis. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty)

Chicago White Sox’s division lead drops to half-game after 7-3 loss — their 4th straight defeat and 9th in 12

September 12, 2026 at 12:53 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox lost 7-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night and saw their AL Central lead shrink to a half-game over the Cleveland Guardians.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Dansby Swanson nears return — and White Sox ‘in a good spot’ in playoff chase

September 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After a 2-4 trip, the Cubs return home for a pair of series as they battle for a wild-card spot. The White Sox, meanwhile, have their final multicity trip of...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami walks to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Pirates on Sept. 10, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

AL Central lead down to 1½ for skidding Chicago White Sox, who are held to 2 hits in 2-0 loss to cap sweep

September 10, 2026 at 11:06 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox were held to two hits in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The Sox were swept in the three-game series and have lost...

White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz delivers against the Red Sox on July 7, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Triple-A arms Drew Thorpe, Noah Schultz and David Sandlin ready if Chicago White Sox call for the stretch run

September 10, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

Drew Thorpe, Noah Schultz and David Sandlin are among the pitchers performing well at Triple-A Charlotte who potentially could aid the Chicago White Sox down the stretch.

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