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.

Chicago White Sox players celebrate with center fielder Tristan Peters (29) after he hit a home run in the ninth inning to win the game 2-1 against the New York Mets at Rate Field on Aug. 23, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Tristan Peters hits a walk-off home run as the Chicago White Sox defeat the New York Mets 2-1

August 23, 2026 at 8:40 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox won two of three games in the series against the New York Mets, with both victories coming in walk-off fashion.

White Sox starter Luis Castillo, left, walks toward the dugout after being pulled in the third inning against the Mets on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Rate Field. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)

Chicago White Sox allow 5 HRs — 2 to Luis Robert Jr. — in 10-5 loss to New York Mets: ‘He got us good today’

August 22, 2026 at 11:26 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox surrendered five home runs — two to Luis Robert Jr. — in a 10-5 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday at Rate Field.

White Sox designated hitter Colson Montgomery hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Mets on Aug. 21, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Mired in 2nd-half slump, Colson Montgomery showing signs of turning corner for Chicago White Sox

August 22, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

While Colson Montgomery is hitting .209 since the All-Star break, the Chicago White Sox shortstop has been trending in a good direction as of late.

Mets left fielder Luis Robert Jr. acknowledges applause from the crowd as the former White Sox player is announced after the first inning Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Luis Robert Jr. reflects on his ‘beautiful journey’ with Chicago White Sox in his return with New York Mets

August 21, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Outfielder Luis Robert Jr., a key contributor for the Chicago White Sox from 2020-25, returned to Rate Field on Friday with the New York Mets.

Teammates wait at the plate as White Sox catcher Jake Rogers arrives after hitting a two-run walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning against the Mets on Aug. 21, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Jake Rogers hits 2-run walk-off home run in 9th to give Chicago White Sox a 6-4 win over New York Mets

August 21, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.

Jake Rogers hit a two-run walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning Friday night to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory against the New...

White Sox second baseman Sam Antonacci hits an RBI double against the Reds on Aug. 11, 2026 ,at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: Sam Antonacci sparks White Sox lineup — and Cubs pitching prospect embraces change

August 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A familiar face returns to Rate Field on Friday when the White Sox face Luis Robert Jr. and the Mets. The Cubs, meanwhile, embark on their last long trip of...

White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters flips his bat after striking out in the sixth inning against the Braves on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Rate Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago White Sox held to 1 hit — an Andrew Benintendi single in the 7th — in 2-0 loss to Atlanta Braves

August 20, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox had only one hit Thursday in a 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Sox were shut out for the ninth time and saw their AL...

White Sox pitcher José Urquidy delivers against the Cubs in the third inning Wednedsay, Aug. 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

City Series: José Urquidy ‘had everything working’ as he steps up in White Sox’s 3-0 win over Cubs

August 19, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

José Urquidy provided a lift for the White Sox, striking out eight and allowing two hits over six innings Wednesdayin a 3-0 victory against the Cubs in the City Series.

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami makes a sliding catch Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki's foul pop in the ninth inning Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

City Series: White Sox lose 2nd straight despite Munetaka Murakami’s HR and Erick Fedde’s strong pitching

August 19, 2026 at 1:39 a.m.

Munetaka Murakami homered and Erick Fedde pitched well in a bulk role for the White Sox in the 4-3 loss to the Cubs in the City Series on Tuesday at...

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ scores during the fifth inning against the White Sox on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

City Series: Breaking down the key sequences in the Cubs’ epic extra-inning win over the White Sox

August 18, 2026 at 1:17 a.m.

Monday's City Series game was filled with momentum-shifting sequences for the Cubs and White Sox. Here's a breakdown of the big moments.

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