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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.

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki drives in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning single against the Rockies on April 3, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs hitters avoid early tinkering — and Martín Maldonado’s impact on the White Sox pitching staff

April 5, 2024 at 7:18 a.m.

Close games have been the early trend for the Chicago White Sox, while Cubs manager Craig Counsell has taken advantage of his full roster.

Royals left fielder MJ Melendez (1) beats the tag by White Sox catcher Korey Lee to score during the second inning on April 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Chicago White Sox allow 8 runs in the 7th in 10-1 loss. Breaking down ‘just one inning of baseball that got away from us.’

April 5, 2024 at 7:09 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox gave up 8 runs in the 7th inning Thursday in a 10-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Here's a breakdown of the inning.

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez exits the dugout during a team workout on March 27, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox DH Eloy Jiménez is feeling ‘way better’ as he works back from injury

April 5, 2024 at 7:21 a.m.

Chicago White Sox DH Eloy Jiménez, who left Sunday's game with left adductor soreness, said he's feeling better but couldn't pinpoint a return date.

White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger reacts after striking out the final batter in the fourth inning against the Orioles on April 14, 2023, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

What led to Mike Clevinger’s controversial return to the Chicago White Sox — and what’s next for the rotation

April 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox finalized a 1-year, $3 million deal with starter Mike Clevinger on Thursday. Here's how the return came about.

White Sox starter Garrett Crochet high-fives teammates in the dugout during a game against the Braves on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox gain 1st win of 2024 behind Garrett Crochet’s 7 strong innings: ‘This one, you know what, he wanted it’

April 3, 2024 at 5:49 p.m.

Garrett Crochet allowed one run on three hits in seven innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win against the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo López pitches during a game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Aaron Bummer and Reynaldo López — back in Chicago with the Atlanta Braves — reflect on ’emotional’ time with White Sox

April 3, 2024 at 7:13 a.m.

Atlanta Braves pitchers Aaron Bummer and Reynaldo López spoke about their years playing for Chicago White Sox in their return to Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn hands over his batting guards to White Sox first base coach Jason Bourgeois during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Why were the Chicago White Sox briefly missing a first-base coach? Manager Pedro Grifol explains.

April 3, 2024 at 7:14 a.m.

Following a rain delay Monday, the Chicago White Sox found themselves briefly without a first-base coach. The moment caught fire on social media.

White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger reacts after giving up a home run to the Rays' Luke Raley on April 30, 2023, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Starting pitcher Mike Clevinger is back with the Chicago White Sox on a 1-year deal

April 2, 2024 at 7:20 a.m.

Right-hander Mike Clevinger, who went 9-9 for the Chicago White Sox last season, agreed to a one-year contract Monday, a source confirmed to the Tribune.

White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jiménez winces as he walks back to the dugout after being thrown out at first during the sixth inning against the Tigers on March 31, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

With Eloy Jiménez day to day, Chicago White Sox fall to 0-4 with 3 hits in a 9-0 loss to Atlanta Braves

April 1, 2024 at 6:36 p.m.

Cleanup hitter Eloy Jiménez is a crucial part of a Chicago White Sox lineup that's 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position to begin the season.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Erick Fedde during the first inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, March 31, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox swept by Detroit Tigers as Erick Fedde returns to the majors — and Eloy Jiménez leaves with injury

April 1, 2024 at 4:42 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox are 0-3 to start a season for the first time since 2015 with Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers.