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 pitcher Mike Vasil delivers during the second inning against the Brewers in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox rotation is far from set — and versatile Mike Vasil is eyeing the opportunity

February 23, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Mike Vasil led major-league relievers with 25 appearances of at least two innings. This spring, he's competing for a spot in the Chicago White Sox rotation.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Sam Antonacci (92) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during the Cubs and White Sox first spring training game of the year at Sloan Park Friday Feb. 20, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cactus League report: Springfield native makes White Sox impression — and Moisés Ballesteros lands at Cubs camp

February 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Springfield native Sam Antonacci blasted a two-run home run for the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of Friday’s Cactus League opener against the Cubs at Sloan Park.

Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee walks on the field during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox catchers Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Korey Lee ‘lean on each other’ during spring training

February 22, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Chicago White Sox catchers Edgar Quero, Kyle Teel and Korey Lee provided progress reports of their work behind the plate and at the plate.

White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami waits during live batting practice at spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 18, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Early evaluations of Chicago White Sox hitters at camp, including Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery

February 21, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

New Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon offered some early-spring evaluations, including what has stood out from Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) walks down the steps to the dugout after the third inning against the Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Munetaka Murakami fights through butterflies — and traffic — in productive spring debut for Chicago White Sox

February 20, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in his spring debut Friday. "This guy is so committed and such a professional," Will Venable said.

White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery adjusts his gloves outside the batting cages during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

OF prospect Braden Montgomery ironing out details of his game as he works through Chicago White Sox system

February 19, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Outfielder Braden Montgomery, ranked the No. 36 prospect by MLB.com, is working his way through the Chicago White Sox minor-league system.

Nonroster invitee Ryan Borucki speaks to other pitchers as they wait in line to do a drill during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Mundelein’s Ryan Borucki, a Chicago White Sox fan since childhood, is ‘firmly in the mix’ for a roster spot

February 18, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

Well-traveled left-hander Ryan Borucki, in Chicago White Sox camp as a nonroster invitee, called it "a dream come true to be able to put this uniform on."

White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon waits in line with other pitchers to do a drill during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

After demotions in 2025, Jonathan Cannon and Sean Burke adjust mindset in bids for Chicago White Sox rotation

February 17, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox pitchers Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon are eager to grow after a 2025 season filled with ups and downs.

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during batting practice at spring training Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs and White Sox players tout unity after MLBPA leader Tony Clark’s abrupt resignation

February 17, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

Chicago Cubs and White Sox players echoed the sentiment that the union's strength doesn't come from one person but rather the totality of the players.

White Sox assistant general manager Carlos Rodriguez speaks to third baseman Miguel Vargas during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

What drew assistant GM Carlos Rodriguez to Chicago White Sox? ‘A lot of momentum’ heading into 2026.

February 16, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

Chicago White Sox assistant GM Carlos Rodriguez sees "some real notable strides" on the roster with such signings as Munetaka Murakami and Seranthony Domínguez.

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