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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.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas on Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Erick Fedde shows no rust after extended break, but the Chicago White Sox lose 4-3 to the Texas Rangers in 10 innings

July 23, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

Erick Fedde allowed 2 runs in 6 1/3 innings, but the Chicago White Sox suffered their 25th blown save of the season.

White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet heads to the bullpen to warm up for a game against the Pirates on July 12, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet returns to site of All-Star appearance for 1st outing after the break

July 22, 2024 at 11:41 a.m.

Garrett Crochet is scheduled to make his first start after the All-Star break on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe throws to a Kansas City Royals batter during the fourth inning on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Chicago White Sox lose another series despite a strong outing from Drew Thorpe — 3 takeaways from the losses

July 21, 2024 at 5:14 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox were swept for the 14th time this season with Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Chicago White Sox' Andrew Benintendi is caught stealing second base by Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey during the first inning on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Chicago White Sox hit the worst 100-game start in franchise history — a season-high 46 games under .500

July 21, 2024 at 7:48 a.m.

At 27-73, the Chicago White Sox are a season-high 46 games under .500. It's the worst 100-game start in franchise history.

After making his major-league debut, Brooks Baldwin of the White Sox kisses his girlfriend, Baylee Haynes, on July 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Brooks Baldwin makes an impression in his major-league debut as the Chicago White Sox lose 7-1

July 19, 2024 at 11:39 p.m.

Brooks Baldwin singled in his first major-league at-bat for the Chicago White Sox in a 7-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol looks out at the field during a game against the Red Sox on June 6, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox promote infielder Brooks Baldwin from Triple A as they return from the All-Star break with several roster moves

July 19, 2024 at 4:23 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox made several roster moves Friday, including promoting infielder Brooks Baldwin from Triple-A Charlotte.

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga stands on the infield after giving up a three-run home run to Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez on June 21, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Highlights of the 2025 schedules — including the Cubs opening in Japan

July 19, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Twenty-five years after the Chicago Cubs opened their season in Japan, they will return to kick off 2025.

White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado reacts after striking out against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Chicago White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado, batting .119, is designated for assignment

July 18, 2024 at 2:52 p.m.

Martín Maldonado was batting .119 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in 48 games for the Chicago White Sox after signing a one-year, $4.25 million contract.

A photo of Hagen Smith is shown on the video board after the White Sox selected him with the fifth pick in the MLB draft on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox’s 2024 MLB draft, including a ‘super interesting’ 2-way player born in Siberia

July 17, 2024 at 3:52 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox drafted five left-handers this week, including first-round pick Hagen Smith at No. 5 and high school pitcher Blake Larson at No. 68.

Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel throws an infield ground ball to first base against the New York Mets on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Chicago White Sox sign Nick Senzel to a major-league deal after his release by the Washington Nationals

July 17, 2024 at 4:20 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox signed Nick Senzel less than two weeks after the Washington Nationals designated him for assignment.