LaMond Pope
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago baseball report: Cubs honor Mark Grace and Shawon Dunston — and the latest on White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery
Mark Grace and Shawon Dunson were fittingly honored before Sunday’s game, earning blue blazers with their enshrinement in the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame. → Read More
Chicago baseball report: Cubs could be getting some bullpen help — while the White Sox get 1 last look at Miguel Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs did what they needed to do in Cincinnati against a pursuing Reds team, securing a split of the four-game series. → Read More
Chicago baseball report: Justin Steele’s streak intact despite sweep of Cubs — and a historically bad April for White Sox
A three-game sweep decided by three runs is not how the Chicago Cubs wanted to begin their seven-game trip. → Read More
Chicago baseball report: White Sox walk the walk — for 1 inning, anyway — and the Go-Go Cubs?
The Chicago White Sox drew six walks in one inning Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the first time they did so since 1959. → Read More
Chicago baseball report: Cubs catcher Yan Gomes’ perfect base-stealing record — and what the White Sox are doing about walks
Yan Gomes’ spotless career stolen-base record remains intact, a tidbit that surprised the veteran Chicago Cubs catcher. → Read More
Cactus League report: Why Lucas Giolito likes the cooler weather in Arizona — and the back-end backbone of the Cubs bullpen
Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito sees a benefit from pitching in cool, wet conditions during spring training in Arizona: “It’s better preparation when we are back in Chicago and Detroit and all those places in April.” → Read More
Cactus League report: Who will start for Cubs and White Sox in Saturday’s openers — and saying farewell to ‘Young Joe’
The Cubs and White Sox announced the starting pitchers for their Cactus League openers Saturday. → Read More
Anderson Comás, a Chicago White Sox minor-leaguer, comes out as gay: ‘I wanna be an inspiration’
Chicago White Sox minor-leaguer Anderson Comás shared publicly that he is gay. "I wanna be an inspiration for those like me," he wrote. → Read More
What’s new at Chicago White Sox camp? A closer look at changes at 1st base, left field and in the dugout.
The Chicago White Sox have a new manager and added a Gold Glover to the outfield. But they will be tested without first baseman José Abreu’s presence. → Read More
Chicago White Sox set their 2023 player development staff, which includes Simeon grad Blake Hickman
The Chicago White Sox announced their 2023 player development assignments Tuesday. → Read More
Pitcher Gary Peters — the 1963 AL Rookie of the Year and a 2-time All-Star for the Chicago White Sox — dies at 85
Gary Peters, the 1963 American League Rookie of Year for the Chicago White Sox, died at 85, the team announced Thursday. → Read More
Juan Uribe Jr., son of the former Chicago White Sox shortstop, is among the team’s 7 international free-agent signees
The Chicago White Sox came to terms with seven international free agents, including Juan Uribe Jr., the team announced Monday. → Read More
Chicago White Sox avoid arbitration with 5 pitchers — including Dylan Cease — by agreeing to 1-year deals
The Chicago White Sox reached agreements on one-year deals with all five of their arbitration-eligible players, including AL Cy Young Award runner-up Dylan Cease. → Read More
What has happened this MLB offseason? A look at all the moves made in the AL and NL Central.
The chatter and deals were missing for a portion of the lead-up to the 2022 MLB season, with the lockout dominating discussion. This offseason has witnessed a return of hot-stove staples such as speculation, trades and signings. → Read More
Lucas Giolito pitches in to clean up beaches in the Dominican Republic. ‘We have one planet,’ the Chicago White Sox starter says.
When Lucas Giolito arrived in the Dominican Republic for a beach cleanup project, the Chicago White Sox starter noticed a group of young baseball players going through agility drills: "They’re literally having to navigate through all this garbage trying to do this beach workout." → Read More
3 offseason questions facing the Chicago White Sox outfield, including the possibility of Oscar Colás in right
The Chicago White Sox face a key offseason in the outfield, especially what to do with what role Eloy Jiménez will play. → Read More
Chicago White Sox set new manager Pedro Grifol’s coaching staff for 2023 season
The Chicago White Sox announced the remainder of their 2023 coaching staff under new manager Pedro Grifol, including a new hitting coach in José Castro. → Read More
José Abreu says Chicago White Sox made him a ‘really good offer’ as Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf praises his legacy
Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf praised José Abreu's legacy with the team in a statement a day after the first baseman signed with the Houston Astros. → Read More
Chicago White Sox add infield prospects Bryan Ramos and José Rodríguez to their 40-man roster
The Chicago White Sox added top-10 prospects Bryan Ramos and José Rodríguez to their 40-man roster, the team announced. → Read More
With manager Pedro Grifol in place, Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn gets to work addressing other needs
The Chicago White Sox face decisions at second base and the corner outfield spots — in addition to manager Pedro Grifol’s staff. → Read More