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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and Aaron Judge of Team USA warm up before an exhibition game against the Rockies on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

World Baseball Classic: Who are the 17 Cubs and White Sox competing? And what are the big games to watch?

March 5, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

Between the Cubs and White Sox, 17 players and prospects will be representing their countries in the World Baseball Classic.

Sean Newcomb of the Chicago White Sox delivers a second inning pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including competition for rotation and Luisangel Acuña looking sharp

March 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox are stretching out a number of pitchers as they work to build their rotation. Sean Newcomb got the start Tuesday and allowed two runs on five...

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Anthony Kay throws during the first inning of a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago White Sox pitchers are ‘stacking days together:’ A look at their recent spring starts

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

Chicago White Sox pitchers Shane Smith, Anthony Kay and Davis Martin have each made two starts so far this spring as they build up for the regular season.

Edgar Quero of the Chicago White Sox gestures to his bench after hitting an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)

‘I like hitting with people on base’: Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero has a sizzling start to the spring

March 2, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero entered Monday tied for the major-league spring training lead with nine RBIs.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman participates in media day during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cactus League report: Cubs’ Alex Bregman slugs 1st spring HR — and Chase Meidroth back in action for White Sox

March 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As Chicago Cubs camp experiences 8 players leaving for the World Baseball Classic, Alex Bregman went out with a bang in his last Cactus League game.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde walks on a field during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Erick Fedde displaying ‘veteran presence’ for Chicago White Sox as he competes for a rotation spot

March 1, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

"To have Erick Fedde has been huge for everybody," Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said of the veteran pitcher.

White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz finishes warming up during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 18, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

When will these Chicago White Sox pitching prospects make their big-league debuts?

February 28, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith continue to make progress as they gear up for the upcoming season.

White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami signs autographs during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Munetaka Murakami makes strong early impression at Chicago White Sox camp before joining Team Japan for WBC

February 27, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

Munetaka Murakami checked a number of boxes during his first portion of spring training with the Chicago White Sox before heading to Tokyo to join Team Japan for the World...

White Sox pitcher Davis Martin warms up with a football during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox eyeing leadership role for Davis Martin, their longest-tenured player: ‘He commands respect’

February 26, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin is focused on goals he can control, saying "innings and strike one kind of go hand in hand."

Chicago White Sox's Lenyn Sosa takes batting practice during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

How can Chicago White Sox best use Lenyn Sosa after 22-home run season? ‘You think of him as instant offense.’

February 25, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Manager Will Venable said it's going to "huge" for the Chicago White Sox to find ways to keep Lenyn Sosa's bat in the lineup. "You kind of think of him...

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