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 third baseman Miguel Vargas participates in media day during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 17, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox’s Miguel Vargas building off strong 2025 season with ‘really nice’ spring as opener nears

March 19, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

Defense has been a priority for Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas, who is "quietly having a really nice spring," manager Will Venable said.

The sun rises over Sloan Park before the Chicago Cubs workout during spring training on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

‘Just feels like you’re on fire’: How Cubs and White Sox players adjust to record-breaking heat in Arizona

March 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A high of 106 degrees is forecast for the Phoenix area on Friday. The Chicago White Sox and Cubs have adjusted their training and game schedules accordingly.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami watches the flight of his home run against the Athletics during the fifth inning of a spring training game Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami comes back swinging with HR in return to Cactus League play

March 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami said he's focused on remaining healthy and seeing as much big-league pitching as possible before the regular season.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a spring baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Chicago White Sox rotation — following Shane Smith’s opening-day start — is set to begin the season

March 17, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox have their rotation order set for the beginning of the season, and optioned a sixth pitcher to Triple A on Tuesday.

Chicago White Sox's Mike Vasil participates in media day during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil aims to ‘come back better’ with Tommy John surgery on the horizon

March 17, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks, the team announced on Tuesday.

Manager Will Venable of the Chicago White Sox (center) high-fives Sam Antonacci after the spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 22, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Jeremy Chen/Getty Images)

How are position battles going at catcher, pitching and center field for Chicago White Sox?

March 16, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Catcher, starting pitching and center field were among the spots to monitor at the start of Chicago White Sox camp. Here’s how those roles are shaping up.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon pitches in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cactus League report: Cubs’ Jameson Taillon needs to ‘tinker’ more — and White Sox lead league in key category

March 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It will be a scorching final full week of spring training, with projected temperatures over 100 degrees in the Phoenix area.

Japan's Munetaka Murakami celebrates his grand slam home run during the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic game between Japan and the Czech Republic on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including when Munetaka Murakami will return and a prospect’s big day

March 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Munetaka Murakami went 4-for-19 with one home run and five RBIs in five games. He hit a grand slam during pool play against the Czech Republic.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery participates in media day during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 17, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Colson Montgomery staying ‘in the moment’ but eagerly awaiting his 1st opening day with Chicago White Sox

March 14, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery experienced a number of major-league firsts last season. He is eager to soon add another to that list — opening day.

Italy catcher Kyle Teel celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the United States at the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Houston. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel focuses on return from injury after ‘unbelievable experience’ at WBC

March 13, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has a goal in mind while recovering from a hamstring strain: "I want to come out of this stronger than before."

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