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 left fielder Tristan Peters (29) tosses his bat aside after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 26, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox’s Tristan Peters makes it 5 games in a row with a home run, matching the franchise record

August 26, 2026 at 11:56 p.m.

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Tristan Peters has been on a home run tear, hitting one in five straight games to tie a franchise record.

White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a two-run single by Brenton Doyle in the first inning against the Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox win behind Tristan Peters’ 4th straight HR game — and he’s 1 game away from tying team record

August 25, 2026 at 11:42 p.m.

Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters had three hits, including a home run for the 4th straight game, in an 11-7 victory against the Texas Rangers.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay delivers during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

‘The job is to find a way to win today’: Chicago White Sox working through some rotation hurdles

August 25, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

A productive rotation will be key for the Chicago White Sox as they battle for a division title. The Sox entered Tuesday ranked last in the majors with 561 innings pitched...

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 walk-off home run in Chicago White Sox’s 2-1 win — their 11th walk-off this season

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...

All Stories