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.

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."

Australia's Curtis Mead reacts after getting struck out during the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Japan on March 8, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Curtis Mead back with Chicago White Sox after going 5-for-14 in ‘special’ WBC experience for Australia

March 12, 2026 at 1:44 p.m.

Chicago White Sox's Curtis Mead went 5-for-14 with one home run and three RBIs in four games for Australia in the World Baseball Classic.

Team Italy's Kyle Teel lies on the ground with a hamstring injury after hitting a double against Team USA in the sixth inning during the World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026, in Houston. (Kenneth Richmond/Getty)

Chicago White Sox’s Kyle Teel likely out 4-6 weeks with right hamstring injury suffered in WBC win

March 11, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain while playing for Team Italy at the WBC on Tuesday.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith delivers to the New York Yankees in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox assistant reunites with college teammate Shane Smith: ‘His preparation is unmatched’

March 10, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Starter Shane Smith and Bobby Hearn were teammates at Wake Forest. The two have reunited, with Hearn the new assistant pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago White Sox nonroster invitee outfielder Jarred Kelenic participates in media day during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

‘Stick to your strengths and superpowers’: OF Jarred Kelenic competing for Chicago White Sox roster spot

March 9, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Outfielder Jarred Kelenic, a nonroster invitee from Waukesha, Wis., is competing for a roster spot with the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Cubs' Kevin Alcántara signs autographs prior to a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cactus League report: Rosters are shaping up for the Cubs and Sox — and the World Baseball Classic heats up

March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs and White Sox are starting to make cuts in spring training camp, whittling down roster sizes before opening day on March 26.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith during media day at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

‘A year can change a lot of things’: Chicago White Sox announce Shane Smith as their opening-day starter

March 8, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Last year Shane Smith — a Rule 5 draft selection — was competing for a roster spot with the Chicago White Sox. Sunday, the Sox announced Smith as their 2026...

White Sox manager Will Venable watches players during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

How the Chicago White Sox roster is shaping up with opening day less than 3 weeks away

March 7, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

The March 26 season opener is less than three weeks away for the Chicago White Sox. Projecting how the 26-man roster could stack up.

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

5 takeaways at Chicago White Sox camp, including Drew Thorpe’s positive step and Shane Smith’s instant feedback

March 6, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

Takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including Drew Thorpe throwing 20 pitches during a bullpen session this week as he works back from Tommy John surgery.

White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove, left, talks with Jedixson Paez during a spring training workout Feb. 10, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

‘They want to get better’: Chicago White Sox pitching coach offers camp evaluations of his ‘hungry’ staff

March 5, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove provided some camp evaluations, including a closer look at the competition for spots in the rotation and bullpen.

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