LaMond Pope
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Chicago Tribune reporter covering the White Sox.
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The White Sox declined to tender contracts to OF Mike Tauchman, P Cam Booser and 1B Tim Elko on Friday.
OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
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OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.
Chicago White Sox nontender Mike Tauchman, Cam Booser and Tim Elko while keeping Derek Hill on 1-year deal
The Chicago White Sox declined to tender contracts to OF Mike Tauchman, P Cam Booser and 1B Tim Elko on Friday. OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The White Sox declined to tender contracts to OF Mike Tauchman, P Cam Booser and 1B Tim Elko on Friday.
OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.
OF Derek Hill agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal.
@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.
The White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $900,000 contract with outfielder Derek Hill, avoiding arbitration, and declined to tender 2026 contracts to left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, first baseman Tim Elko and outfielder Mike Tauchman.
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $900,000 contract with outfielder Derek Hill, avoiding arbitration, and declined to tender 2026 contracts to left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, first baseman Tim Elko and outfielder Mike Tauchman.
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Paul Sullivan writes: It’s going to be awhile before Justin Ishbia takes over the Chicago White Sox from Jerry Reinsdorf, but he’s already looking to a future with a new ballpark blessed by Pope Leo XIV.
Column: After meeting Pope Leo XIV, Justin Ishbia eager to build a bond with Chicago White Sox’s No. 1 fan
Chicago White Sox limited owner Justin Ishbia met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday in Rome and asked the world’s most prominent Sox fan to bless the team’s next ballpark when it opens.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Paul Sullivan writes: It’s going to be awhile before Justin Ishbia takes over the Chicago White Sox from Jerry Reinsdorf, but he’s already looking to a future with a new ballpark blessed by Pope Leo XIV.
Trade is official. The White Sox acquired outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Yoendrys Gómez and Steven Wilson.
Following the trade, the White Sox 40-man roster remains at 37:
Following the trade, the White Sox 40-man roster remains at 37:
2 trades and an update on the 40-man roster for the White Sox:
The Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox and OF Everson Pereira and INF/OF Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in separate trades Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Trade is official. The White Sox acquired outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Yoendrys Gómez and Steven Wilson.
Following the trade, the White Sox 40-man roster remains at 37:
Following the trade, the White Sox 40-man roster remains at 37:
2 trades and an update on the 40-man roster for the White Sox:
The Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox and OF Everson Pereira and INF/OF Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in separate trades Tuesday.
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Chicago White Sox set 40-man roster and add depth in trades with the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays
The Chicago White Sox acquired pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox and OF Everson Pereira and INF/OF Tanner Murray from the Tampa Bay Rays in separate trades Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
2 trades and an update on the 40-man roster for the White Sox:
The White Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league catcher Ronny Hernández.
November 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The White Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league catcher Ronny Hernández.
The White Sox selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Duncan Davitt and Tanner McDougal and placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard on the voluntary retired list.
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The White Sox selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Duncan Davitt and Tanner McDougal and placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard on the voluntary retired list.
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Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Grant Taylor all began 2025 in the minors before making an impact for the White Sox.
@lamondpope.bsky.social looks at another round of prospects aiming to aid the Sox in the near future.
@lamondpope.bsky.social looks at another round of prospects aiming to aid the Sox in the near future.
Who’s in the next wave of Chicago White Sox prospects ‘getting closer and closer’ to the majors?
Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel were among the rookies making impacts for the Chicago White Sox in 2025. Here’s a look at the next round of prospects.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Grant Taylor all began 2025 in the minors before making an impact for the White Sox.
@lamondpope.bsky.social looks at another round of prospects aiming to aid the Sox in the near future.
@lamondpope.bsky.social looks at another round of prospects aiming to aid the Sox in the near future.
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Every team is looking for pitching this time of year.
Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the White Sox offseason checklist.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's takeaways from the GM meetings include the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.
Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the White Sox offseason checklist.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's takeaways from the GM meetings include the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.
Chicago White Sox takeaways from the GM meetings: Corner outfielders and lefty infielders on the checklist
Chicago White Sox takeaways from the GM meetings in Las Vegas, including the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Every team is looking for pitching this time of year.
Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the White Sox offseason checklist.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's takeaways from the GM meetings include the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.
Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the White Sox offseason checklist.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's takeaways from the GM meetings include the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.
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The Twins are hiring Grady Sizemore as their outfield/baserunning coach on Derek Shelton’s coaching staff.
Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
Twins hiring Grady Sizemore to new manager Derek Shelton’s coaching staff
Sizemore, a three-time All-Star as a player, will join the Twins as their outfield and baserunning coach.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Twins are hiring Grady Sizemore as their outfield/baserunning coach on Derek Shelton’s coaching staff.
Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
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Hiring pitching coach Zach Bove was one of the first official moves of the offseason for the White Sox.
As their attention shifts this week to the GM meetings in Las Vegas, adding options for Bove to work with is a top priority.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story.
As their attention shifts this week to the GM meetings in Las Vegas, adding options for Bove to work with is a top priority.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story.
Adding pitching is a top offseason priority for Chicago White Sox: ‘A lot of innings need to be covered’
As teams gather in Las Vegas for the GM meetings, the Chicago White Sox know one of their offseason priorities is pitching.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hiring pitching coach Zach Bove was one of the first official moves of the offseason for the White Sox.
As their attention shifts this week to the GM meetings in Las Vegas, adding options for Bove to work with is a top priority.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story.
As their attention shifts this week to the GM meetings in Las Vegas, adding options for Bove to work with is a top priority.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story.
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"I sure as hell wouldn't want to face him," White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci said of pitcher and teammate Hagen Smith.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story on the pair representing the Sox in today's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story on the pair representing the Sox in today's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.
Chicago White Sox’s Hagen Smith and Sam Antonacci — both drafted in 2024 — impress in Arizona Fall League
“I sure as hell wouldn’t want to face him,” Chicago White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci said of pitcher and teammate Hagen Smith.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"I sure as hell wouldn't want to face him," White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci said of pitcher and teammate Hagen Smith.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story on the pair representing the Sox in today's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.
@lamondpope.bsky.social's story on the pair representing the Sox in today's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game.
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The White Sox on Friday hired Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. The 2008 Glenbrook South graduate served as the assistant hitting coach with the Marlins in 2025.
@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.
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Glenbrook South graduate Derek Shomon steps into new role as Chicago White Sox hitting coach: ‘I’m back home’
The Chicago White Sox hired Derek Shomon as their hitting coach Friday. The 2008 Glenbrook South graduate served as the assistant hitting coach with the Miami Marlins in 2025.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The White Sox on Friday hired Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. The 2008 Glenbrook South graduate served as the assistant hitting coach with the Marlins in 2025.
@lamondpope.bsky.social with the details.
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The Chicago White Sox announced Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. Joel McKeithan will return as the assistant hitting coach. Sherman Johnson Jr. has been named the organization's hitting coordinator.
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Chicago White Sox announced Derek Shomon as their hitting coach. Joel McKeithan will return as the assistant hitting coach. Sherman Johnson Jr. has been named the organization's hitting coordinator.
2026 White Sox spring training schedule:
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
2026 White Sox spring training schedule:
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The Chicago White Sox exercised Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. The Sox also addressed openings on their coaching staff.
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Chicago White Sox exercise CF Luis Robert Jr.’s option for 2026 — and name Zach Bove as new pitching coach
The Chicago White Sox exercised Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. The Sox also addressed openings on their coaching staff.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Chicago White Sox exercised Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. The Sox also addressed openings on their coaching staff.
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SoxFest Live information:
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SoxFest Live information:
The White Sox exercised the $20 million option on the contract of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season, while pitcher Martín Pérez has declined the $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5 million buyout, the team announced.
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The White Sox exercised the $20 million option on the contract of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season, while pitcher Martín Pérez has declined the $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5 million buyout, the team announced.
The Chicago White Sox named Zach Bove as their pitching coach, while Matt Wise will return as the White Sox bullpen coach.
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Chicago White Sox named Zach Bove as their pitching coach, while Matt Wise will return as the White Sox bullpen coach.
1B Tim Elko yesterday underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. Lyle Cain at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Elko’s estimated recovery time is eight months.
Elko’s estimated recovery time is eight months.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1B Tim Elko yesterday underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. Lyle Cain at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Elko’s estimated recovery time is eight months.
Elko’s estimated recovery time is eight months.
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@lamondpope.bsky.social's 3 offseason questions for the White Sox:
- What will Will Venable's new coaching staff look like?
- What’s the plan for Luis Robert Jr.?
- Will Grant Taylor start or remain in the bullpen?
- What will Will Venable's new coaching staff look like?
- What’s the plan for Luis Robert Jr.?
- Will Grant Taylor start or remain in the bullpen?
3 offseason questions for the Chicago White Sox, including what’s next for Luis Robert Jr.
Who will fill the openings on Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable’s staff? What’s next for Luis Robert Jr.? Is Grant Taylor part of the rotation plans?
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
@lamondpope.bsky.social's 3 offseason questions for the White Sox:
- What will Will Venable's new coaching staff look like?
- What’s the plan for Luis Robert Jr.?
- Will Grant Taylor start or remain in the bullpen?
- What will Will Venable's new coaching staff look like?
- What’s the plan for Luis Robert Jr.?
- Will Grant Taylor start or remain in the bullpen?
Outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks elected free agency.
October 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks elected free agency.
The White Sox outrighted outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks and pitchers Elvis Peguero and Owen White to Triple-A Charlotte.
Additionally, outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 40-man roster decreases to 35.
Additionally, outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 40-man roster decreases to 35.
October 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The White Sox outrighted outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks and pitchers Elvis Peguero and Owen White to Triple-A Charlotte.
Additionally, outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 40-man roster decreases to 35.
Additionally, outfielder Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 40-man roster decreases to 35.
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The Cubs and Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table.
"We've got 11 pitchers to figure out how to get 27 outs. That's how we're treating it," Craig Counsell said.
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"We've got 11 pitchers to figure out how to get 27 outs. That's how we're treating it," Craig Counsell said.
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For Chicago Cubs, it’s all arms on deck for do-or-die Game 5: ‘We’re going to have everybody available’
The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Cubs and Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table.
"We've got 11 pitchers to figure out how to get 27 outs. That's how we're treating it," Craig Counsell said.
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"We've got 11 pitchers to figure out how to get 27 outs. That's how we're treating it," Craig Counsell said.
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The Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.
@mmontemurro.bsky.social with the coverage from Wrigley Field.
Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.
@mmontemurro.bsky.social with the coverage from Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs force a deciding Game 5 of the NLDS with a 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers
The Chicago Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS. Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The Cubs rode three home runs and dominant pitching to a 6-0 win over the Brewers on Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.
@mmontemurro.bsky.social with the coverage from Wrigley Field.
Game 5 is at 7:08 p.m. Saturday in Milwaukee.
@mmontemurro.bsky.social with the coverage from Wrigley Field.