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 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...

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel reacts before leaving with an ankle injury during the second inning against the Rangers on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Kyle Teel could be out 6-12 weeks after Chicago White Sox place catcher on IL with a left ankle sprain

July 21, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

It has been an injury-plagued 2026 for Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, who was hurt trying to make a swipe tag on a play at the plate Monday.

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is helped off the field by manager Will Venable and trainer Brett Walker during the second inning against the Rangers on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Chicago White Sox rally with a 5-run 9th inning — but lose catcher Kyle Teel to an ankle injury

July 20, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel exited with a left ankle injury in the second inning of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Colson Montgomery of the Chicago White Sox celebrates a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at the Rogers Centre on July 19, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Colson Montgomery back to business after ‘good refresher’ of All-Star break for Chicago White Sox shortstop

July 20, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery had multi-hit performances in two of the first three games coming out of the All-Star break.

Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning in Toronto, on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

3 takeaways as Chicago White Sox don’t skip a beat after the break to grab 1st place in AL Central

July 19, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Colson Montgomery paced the offense with two hits, including a solo home run, as the Chicago White Sox won two of three in the series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin delivers against the Blue Jays during the first inning Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Toronto. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Davis Martin the tough-luck loser in Chicago White Sox’s 1-0 defeat, ending their 4-game winning streak

July 18, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox were held to four hits in a 1-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Sox starter Davis Martin pitched well in the loss, allowing...

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci swings for a two-run home run in the second inning against the Blue Jays on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty)

Chicago White Sox come out swinging after break with 12-4 rout to regain sole possession of 1st place

July 17, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

Sam Antonacci hit a two-run home run during a five-run second inning Friday, and the Chicago White Sox rolled to a 12-4 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami warms up ahead of a game against the Blue Jays on July 17, 2026, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty)

How active will the Chicago White Sox be at the trade deadline? 3 questions facing the team in the 2nd half.

July 17, 2026 at 6:40 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox returned from the All-Star break with a share of first place in the American League Central. Here are three questions facing the team as action resumed.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong exhales after hitting an RBI double in the second inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: Season resumes with Cubs chasing Brewers — and White Sox exceeding expectations

July 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Despite all of their injuries, the Cubs open the second half in playoff position, while the White Sox are tied for first place in the American League Central.

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