MICHAEL KOPECH NEWS

Well-rested Michael Kopech KO'd early in White Sox' 7-3 loss to Blue Jays Ten days after throwing seven innings of scoreless one-hit ball against the Yankees, a masterful effort that dropped his ERA to 1.29, Kopech...

JUNE 2, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Struggles during Wednesday's loss Kopech (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks over three innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

Impact After tossing seven scoreless innings against the Yankees on May 22, the White Sox opted to give the right-hander extra rest heading into Wednesday's matchup. However, Kopech appeared rusty and allowed runs in all three innings he pitched, including a three-run homer to Danny Jansen in the bottom of the third. Despite the poor start, Kopech still sports a 2.20 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP and has 43 strikeouts across 45.0 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's matchup with the Dodgers.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kopech out of rhythm after extended rest TORONTO -- The pitcher who left a seven-inning shutout 10 days ago did not look like the one who took the mound on Wednesday night. Pitching...

JUNE 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kopech roughed up as White Sox drop second straight to Blue Jays After getting a nine-day rest, White Sox starter Michael Kopech was back on the mound against the Blue Jays Wednesday night. Kopech was hit...

JUNE 2, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Kirk HRs twice, Jays beat White Sox 6-5 for 6th straight win

Alejandro Kirk hit a pair of two-run home runs in Toronto’s 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox designate LHP Dallas Keuchel for assignment

The Chicago White Sox have designated left-hander Dallas Keuchel for assignment

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting extra rest Kopech won't start this week as the White Sox look to give him some extra rest, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kopech pitched on extra rest Sunday against the Yankees and was dominant, throwing seven shutout innings while allowing just one hit. He isn't scheduled to pitch in any of his team's games this week, and the White Sox have an off day Monday, so it looks as though he'll pitch on eight days' rest May 31 in Toronto. The news is unfortunate for those with Kopech already locked into their weekly lineups, but the White Sox were always going to find some way to limit Kopech's workload this season, as he's pitching out of the rotation for the first time since 2018 after throwing just 69.1 regular-season innings last year.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts down Yankees Kopech (1-1) earned the win, striking out six in seven scoreless innings while giving up two walks and a hit in a 5-0 victory Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Kopech retired the first 17 batters he faced before allowing his lone hit, a double to Rob Brantly. He pitched around two walks in the bottom of the seventh and the White Sox scored five times in the top of the eighth to put Kopech in line for the win. It was the longest, and arguably best, start of his major-league career. The 26-year-old has been incredibly stingy and batters are hitting just .122 with no home runs against him through 42 innings. His next start will likely be next weekend against the Cubs.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep

Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox be...

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson says Donaldson made racist remark, MLB investigates

Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during their game Saturday

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Fegan: Michael Kopech has been re-added to the active... - The Athletic Michael Kopech has been re-added to the active roster and taken off the paternity list. Ryan Burr was optioned to Triple-A to make room. Kop...

MAY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back from paternity list Kopech was activated from the paternity list Friday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 26-year-old landed on the paternity list Tuesday and will return without missing a start, as expected. Kopech lines up to take the mound Sunday against the Yankees, with Dallas Keuchel and Johnny Cueto poised to start the first two games of the series.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: If Michael Kopech's new baby is born in time... - The Athletic If Michael Kopech’s new baby is born in time, he will pitch Saturday, Johnny Cueto will pitch Sunday and Dylan Cease gets extra rest. If not...

MAY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

White Sox and Royals split doubleheader

Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on paternity list The White Sox placed Kopech on the paternity list Tuesday.

Impact Kopech will be away from the team for up to three days while he witnesses the birth of his child. After making his most recent start Sunday, Kopech wouldn't have been in line to make his next start until Friday in New York anyway, so his placement on the paternity list shouldn't affect his availability this week. The White Sox are expected to return Lucas Giolito (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday in Kansas City, so Kopech could end up getting an additional day of rest to make his next start Saturday, which would also come against the Yankees.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handed first loss Kopech (0-1) allowed three runs on one hit and four walks over six innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Yankees.

Impact Kopech looked solid for most of Sunday's outing, but he lost his command in the second inning. All five Yankees that reached base against him did so in the second as Kopech walked in a pair of runs and allowed another on a wild pitch. The other five innings in his start were all perfect. The 26-year-old righty is sporting a 1.54 ERA through 35 frames. Kopech is expected to get a rematch on the road against the Yankees next weekend.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1

Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech’s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees face the White Sox leading series 2-1

The New York Yankees lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string

Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streak

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Michael Kopech's feel for his curveball has improved Michael Kopech's new-ish curveball is helping to get him back on track during his outings.

MAY 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LEADING OFF: Clean-shaven Cora, Melvin out for surgery

Dead last in the AL East, the Boston Red Sox were due for a hard look in the mirror, and that’s where manager Alex Cora thinks he found the problem

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans seven in solid start Kopech allowed one unearned run on two hits and two walks over six innings in Monday's loss to Cleveland. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Kopech coughed up a run on a fielding error in the first inning before keeping the Guardians off the board for the next five frames. It was his longest outing of the year and he lowered his season ERA to 0.93 through 29 innings. The 6-foot-3 righty has yet to allow more than two runs in any of his six outings to date. Kopech is lined up to face the Yankees at home this weekend.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take on the Guardians in first of 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Cleveland Guardians to begin a three-game series

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: White Sox eager for Moncada, Reds get Castillo

The scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mercado's single in eighth gives Guardians 4-3 win over Jays

Franmil Reyes lumbered home on Óscar Mercado’s tiebreaking, two-out single in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS