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 pitchers warm up with a soccer ball before Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians on Oct. 3 in Cleveland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

After a turnaround for the ages, Chicago White Sox eye pitching and outfield depth in their offseason plans

October 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox had a turnaround for the ages. So what's the next step for a franchise that went from three consecutive 100-plus-loss seasons between 2023-25 to the postseason...

Sox general manager Chris Getz talks with members of the press before a workout at Rate Field on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz reflects on 2026, plus the helpful advice he received about looking ahead

October 14, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz reflected on the regular-season success and postseason run, and previewed some offseason plans on Wednesday.

Guardians third baseman José Ramírez hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland on Oct. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox season ends with a record 21 strikeouts in a 2-0 loss in ALDS Game 5

October 11, 2026 at 12:30 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox couldn't find success at the plate all night as their improbable season ended with a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas walks out onto the field to warm up for Game 5 of the ALDS in Cleveland on Oct. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

What to know about Chicago White Sox’s ALDS Game 5, including the thought process behind a lineup change

October 10, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox’s ALDS Game 5 will see a lineup change with Brenton Doyle starting in CF, Tristan Peters in RF and Braden Montgomery off the bench.

White Sox pitcher Sean Burke heads to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the eighth inning against the Guardians in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Oct. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

ALDS Game 5 lookahead: Sean Burke starts for Chicago White Sox, who vow the ‘anything and everything’ approach

October 9, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Sean Burke will start for the Chicago White Sox in the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. The winner advances to the ALCS to...

Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey runs the bases after hitting a solo homer in the top of the fifth inning of Game 4 against the White Sox in their AL Division Series game on Oct. 8, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox again fail to KO Guardians, who win 9-5 to force Game 5 on Saturday in Cleveland

October 9, 2026 at 12:15 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox fell short in their bid to win the AL Division Series for the second straight night, losing 9-5 to the Guardians on Thursday. Game 5 is...

Fans get excited before the White Sox take to the field for Game 4 against the Guardians in their AL Division Series on Oct. 8, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

What to know about Chicago White Sox’s ALDS Game 4, including an amped-up Rate — and facing a familiar foe

October 8, 2026 at 8:39 p.m.

Manager Will Venable believes "a juiced-up environment" contributed to the Chicago White Sox striking out 19 times Wednesday in a Game 3 ALDS loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel walks to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series game on Oct. 7, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox lose for 1st time this postseason — but have another chance to clinch ALDS at home

October 7, 2026 at 10:22 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox were aiming to party on Wednesday in front of their home fans. But the Cleveland Guardians had other ideas.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami walks on the field during a workout at Rate Field on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 in Chicago. The White Sox face the Guardians in Game 3 of the ALDS Wednesday. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Sean Newcomb will start for the Chicago White Sox in Game 3: What we learned from Tuesday’s ALDS workout

October 6, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

What we learned from Tuesday's ALDS workout, including the Game 3 starter for the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery makes a "W" hand gesture after a 4-3 win over the Guardians in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Oct. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Down 2-0, Chicago White Sox ride 3-run 6th inning to win 4-3 — and take a commanding ALDS lead

October 5, 2026 at 9:10 p.m.

With the win, the Chicago White Sox took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the best-of-five American League Division Series.

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