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.

Miguel Vargas, from left, Bryan Hudson, Munetaka Murakami and Drew Romo celebrate the White Sox's 7-4 against the Twins Aug. 28, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty)

Chicago White Sox pad AL Central lead and move season-high 8 games over .500 with 7-4 win over Minnesota Twins

August 28, 2026 at 11:48 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox extended their lead in the American League Central to 3½ games with a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth celebrates at first base after his two-run single in the sixth inning against the Guardians on Aug. 8, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

‘They’re going to decide it all’: If Chicago White Sox want to stay atop AL Central, head-to-heads will be key

August 28, 2026 at 6:55 p.m.

What do the Chicago White Sox need to do to keep their hold on first place in the AL Central? Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division...

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez hits a single against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: Pedro Ramírez filling void for Cubs — and how Grant Taylor stays fresh for White Sox

August 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Pedro Ramírez's calm demeanor and preparedness is paying off with his sudden increase in playing time as the Chicago Cubs' everyday second baseman.

White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Rangers on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox see production from all 3 OFs — and Tristan Peters’ record-tying home run — to take series

August 26, 2026 at 11:42 p.m.

Chicago White Sox outfielders Tristan Peters, Brenton Doyle and Braden Montgomery combined to drive in 7 runs in a 10-4 victory against the Texas Rangers.

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.

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