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 first baseman Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Angels on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Munetaka Murakami hits his 14th home run — tying him for MLB lead — in Chicago White Sox’s 6-0 win

May 5, 2026 at 7:08 a.m.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami matched Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees for the major-league lead with his 14th home run in Monday's 6-0 win.

New York Yankees' Randal Grichuk during a game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Chicago White Sox sign outfielder Randal Grichuk to 1-year contract as Austin Hays goes back on the IL

May 4, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a one-year, $1.25 million contract on Monday.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz works against a San Diego Padres batter during the second inning on Friday, May 1, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Chicago White Sox pitchers — including rookie Noah Schultz — are ‘getting some momentum going’

May 4, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

Chicago White Sox starters entered Monday with a combined 3.70 ERA, the sixth-best mark in the majors.

Sam Antonacci of the Chicago White Sox is tagged out by San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin in the first inning at Petco Park on May 3, 2026 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

3 takeaways as the Chicago White Sox’s 5-game winning streak ends — and pinch hit heroics weren’t enough

May 3, 2026 at 7:36 p.m.

Chicago White Sox pinch hitter Derek Hill hit a game-tying, two-run home run in the seventh inning Sunday, but it wasn't enough to keep up the winning streak.

Catcher Edgar Quero and closer Seranthony Domínguez celebrate after the White Sox beat the Padres 4-0 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/AP)

Chicago White Sox extend winning streak to 5 with 4-0 victory: ‘These guys believe in themselves’

May 2, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

Sean Burke struck out eight in six scoreless innings Saturday, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 4-0 victory against the San Diego Padres.

White Sox starter Noah Schultz delivers against a Padres batter during the first inning Friday, May 1, 2026, in San Diego. (Gregory Bull/AP)

‘He’s a competitor’: Noah Schultz settles in and takes another step with scoreless outing for Chicago White Sox

May 2, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

After walking three San Diego Padres batters in the first inning Friday, Chicago White Sox starter Noah Schultz found his rhythm, tossing six shutout innings in an 8-2 win.

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami watches his three-run home run during the second inning against the Padres on May 1, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Munetaka Murakami’s MLB-leading 13th HR fuels Chicago White Sox to 8-2 win: ‘We can be tough to deal with’

May 2, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.

Munetaka Murakami hit his MLB-leading 13th home run of the season — a three-run blast — as the Chicago White Sox began May with an 8-2 victory against the San...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Angels on April 27, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

‘He’s like must-watch TV’: Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami’s record-breaking start by the numbers

May 1, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami finished April tied for first in MLB with 12 home runs. Here's a closer look at the rookie's record-breaking start.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell stands in the dugout before a game against the Phillies on April 22, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: Craig Counsell hits a milestone — and why Seranthony Domínguez loves big moments

May 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell celebrated his 900th career win in the perfect Chicago way: with a shot of Jeppson's Malört.

White Sox catcher Drew Romo hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Angels on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Switch-hitting Drew Romo homers twice in Chicago White Sox’s 5-2 win: ‘One of the best days of my life’

April 28, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Chicago White Sox catcher Drew Romo hit the first two home runs of his major-league career on Tuesday — one from each side of the plate.

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