MICHAEL KOPECH NEWS

Houston looks to clinch series win with victory over Chicago

The Astros will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scoops up relief win Kopech was credited with the win in Sunday's 12-6 victory over the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS after he tossed 2.1 innings out of the bullpen and gave up three runs on four hits a...

Impact Summoned from the bullpen midway through the second inning after starter Dylan Cease allowed five of the 10 batters he faced to reach base, Kopech recorded the final out of the frame to keep the White Sox's deficit at two runs. Kopech then served up a two-run home run an inning later to give Houston a four-run lead, but the White Sox rallied with five runs in the bottom of the third to put the right-hander in line for the win. The rest of the Chicago bullpen kept the Houston bats quiet for the rest of the night to help the White Sox avoid falling into a 3-0 series hole.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García, Grandal star as White Sox beat Astros 12-6 in ALDS

Leury García and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandal’s borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at the White Sox-Astros playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodón returns as White Sox beat Reds for 4th straight win

Carlos Rodón pitched five scoreless innings in a closely watched start ahead of the playoffs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito's 6 scoreless innings leads White Sox past Indians

Lucas Giolito pitched six scoreless innings, Eloy Jiménez had a two-run single and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires two perfect innings Kopech pitched two perfect innings while striking out four in the loss to Cleveland in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kopech struck out the side in the first inning, and followed it with another three-up three-down second inning. He's allowed just one run with 17 strikeouts over nine innings in his last six appearances. The 25-year-old has a 3.57 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 13.4 K/9 in 63 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 2 Kopech is starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Impact Kopech has had several multi-inning appearances recently, and he'll make his fourth start of the year in Thursday's nightcap. The right-hander has recorded a 1.29 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in seven innings across his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marsh homers off Kopech in 8th, Angels top White Sox 3-2

Brandon Marsh hit a tiebreaking solo homer off Michael Kopech in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox pitching notes: How Ethan Katz charts his pitchers' progress; Michael Kopech works out of a rut Ethan Katz takes copious notes to aid his pitchers, while Michael Kopech returns to form.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech becomes a top student For Kopech, the 2021 season has been a learning experience. A starter by trade, Kopech is working out of the bullpen, and pitching in big-le...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Fans five in loss Kopech walked one and struck out five over 2.1 scoreless relief innings in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to Boston.

Impact The White Sox dug into the bullpen early because starter Dylan Cease was tagged for seven runs in the third inning and had shaky command throughout. Kopech has been hammered recently, watching his ERA jump to 4.00 following a stretch in which he allowed 17 runs in 12.2 innings, but showed no such struggles this weekend against Boston. Kopech fanned seven over a combined three scoreless innings Friday and Saturday. With some cracks showing in the rotation, Kopech could be a big multi-inning piece during the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up W Kopech (4-2) struck out two over a scoreless and hitless sixth inning to earn the win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Impact White Sox starter Lucas Giolito left a tie game after 4.1 innings with a hamstring injury, opening the door for a potential relief win. Kopech, whose ERA took a beating recently after giving seven runs in 2.1 innings, appears to have regained form. He's executed two consecutive scoreless outings, striking out four over two innings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hard luck loser Thursday Kopech (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one to pick up the loss Thursday to Oakland.

Impact Kopech entered a tie game to begin the seventh inning and nearly got out of with a perfect inning, but a shaky decision by first baseman Andrew Vaughn contributed to a two-out, two-run home run by Matt Olson. The first batter Kopech faced hit a grounder toward second base, but Vaughn ranged far to his right for it, then threw wildly from his knees to Kopech covering first on a play that was ruled a hit. The right-hander got the next two batters out before Olson's dinger. Kopech remains a trusted bullpen arm that's posted a 2.74 ERA with 68 strikeouts over 49.1 innings.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Man, Kopech is nasty': Michael Kopech continues to get pivotal outs for the Chicago White Sox — and impress Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes After a hiccup at the end of last month, Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech has returned to that “nasty” form he has displayed for mos...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago White Sox banking on hair-raising bullpen trio to rule playoffs

Hendriks, Kimbrel and Kopech all throw like their hair's on fire. Pedro Moura explores if they're the keys to White Sox glory.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Hammered by Cleveland Kopech (3-1) allowed five runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning to get the loss against Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact This outing came out of the blue for Kopech, who had not allowed more than one run in any of his previous appearances this season and just two earned runs over 15 innings entering Saturday's contest. As such, the White Sox will be reviewing tape to ensure the right-hander was not tipping pitches, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving in setup role Kopech retired the side in order during the eighth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Royals.

Impact Kopech picked up his eighth hold of the season Wednesday before closer Liam Hendriks surrendered the lead in the ninth. The day prior, Kopech slammed the door on the Royals in the eighth, fanning Whit Merrifield, Carlos Santana and Salvador Perez. Since coming off the injured list in early July, Kopech has a 0.90 ERA, six holds and 14 strikeouts over 10 innings. The White Sox still view the right-hander as a starter long-term but will continue to deploy Kopech as a bullpen piece late in games. Given that eight of Kopech's nine outings since returning have lasted just three outs, it's unlikely he'll be used as a fill-in starter.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Kopech (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kopech has been on the injured list with a strained left hamstring since late May. The right-hander most recently threw to hitters Monday and he'll now rejoin the Chicago bullpen without going on a rehab assignment. Kopech posted a dazzling 1.72 ERA and 0.99 WHIP to go along with a 45:11 K:BB across 31.1 innings before the injury, and he should slot back in as one of the club's top relievers going forward.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech is nearing a return The Chicago White Sox is a team that has dealt with a lot of injuries this season. Every team in the league has injuries stacking up at a re...

JUNE 29, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox News: Chicago Gets Good Updates on Michael Kopech and Billy Hamilton Injury The Chicago White Sox's 2021 season is off to a great start. Currently leading the AL Central with a 45-32 record, Chicago could be getting...

JUNE 28, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Chicago White Sox have amazing news on Michael Kopech The Chicago White Sox needs Michael Kopech back in the worst way. He was in the building watching the game on Friday night and that is amazi...

JUNE 26, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Kopech takes important step in quest to return to team Righty, sidelined since May 26 with a strained right hamstring, threw off of the mound in a simulated game.

JUNE 26, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Sox pitcher Kopech shows 'excellent progress' in simulated game Sidelined for a month with a strained left hamstring, White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech pitched a simulated game at Guaranteed Rate Fiel...

JUNE 26, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

James Fegan: Michael Kopech threw a simulated game on Friday... - The Athletic Michael Kopech threw a simulated game on Friday, including some pickoff moves and fielding practice as he ramps up to return from a left ham...

JUNE 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM