MICHAEL KOPECH NEWS

How Michael Kopech returned to the White Sox with an improved arsenal and mechanics As he makes his second start for the White Sox Sunday, Michael Kopech is showing the fruits of his mechanical overhaul.

APRIL 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kopech expected to start for Chicago against Texas The Rangers will start Kohei Arihara on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Michael Kopech.

APRIL 25, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kopech expected to start for Chicago against Texas The Rangers will start Kohei Arihara on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Michael Kopech.

APRIL 25, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Kopech expected to start for Chicago against Texas

The Rangers will start Kohei Arihara on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Michael Kopech

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Kopech will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lucas Giolito was expected to work Sunday's game, but the team will instead opt to give Kopech his second start of the season. Kopech threw only 41 pitches across three innings in his first start of the campaign, leaving it unclear how deep he will be able to work this time around. He has provided quality innings while on the mound, amassing a 1.69 ERA with a 17:4 K:BB across 10.2 frames.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech should start this weekend The Chicago White Sox has something special in Michael Kopech. They are currently using him as a superweapon in the bullpen but they did giv...

APRIL 23, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Chicago White Sox: Is it time for Michael Kopech to join rotation? We all know that Michael Kopech is special. He has a nice mix of pitches that confuse hitters or just straight up beat them on a regular bas...

APRIL 20, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox series vs. the Boston Red Sox, including breaking down the pitching performances from Lucas Giolito, Michael Kopech ... and Yermín Mercedes? Pitching stood out during the Chicago White Sox's series against the Boston Red Sox, whether it was Michael Kopech making a spot start Sunda...

APRIL 20, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech is big story from doubleheader On the first pitch of Sunday's doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox, Tim Andersson sent it a long way and the White...

APRIL 19, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

‘A taste of what’s to come’: Michael Kopech retires the first 9 batters in his first start since 2018 as the Chicago White Sox complete a doubleheader sweep of the Boston Red Sox Michael Kopech excelled in Sunday's start in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. He allowed one run on one hit with four st...

APRIL 19, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Sharp in short start Kopech allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out four over three-plus innings in a 5-1 win over the Red Sox in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader.

Impact Kopech set down the first nine batters before Enrique Hernandez walked and Alex Verdugo singled to lead off the fourth inning. That ended Kopech's night at 41 pitches. Manager Tony La Russa said Kopech would pitch at most three innings, pending his pitch count, but trotted him out there to start the fourth given his efficiency over the first three frames. An obvious leap following the game is that Kopech could get another start for Lance Lynn (back), who was placed on the injured list Sunday and will miss at least one start, but La Russa put a damper on that notion. "Down the road he'll be in the rotation," La Russa told Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. "But [first] he's going to be a force coming out of our bullpen."

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Michael Kopech loved starting at Fenway, and... - The Athletic Michael Kopech loved starting at Fenway, and said it made him feel comfortable using all four pitches, and it affirmed to Tony La Russa that...

APRIL 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Kopech, Yoan Moncada temporarily add insult to injury, but Chris Sale trade still worth it for Red Sox - The Boston Globe Two of Boston's former top prospects played key roles in Chicago's doubleheader sweep, but there's still no reason to regret the swap that h...

APRIL 19, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Making first start since 2018 White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Kopech will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Facing off against the organization that selected him with the 33rd overall pick in the 2014 first-year player draft, Kopech will be making his first MLB start since Sept. 5, 2018. Kopech has been dynamic in his four extended relief appearances for Chicago this season, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over 7.2 innings while striking out 13. According to James Fegan of The Athletic, La Russa said Kopech will likely work up to three innings if he's efficient with his pitch count, so the right-hander may have a tough time factoring into any decision. The White Sox designated Jonathan Stiever as their 27th man for the twin bill, and he could end up piggybacking Kopech in the outing.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What is Michael Kopech’s mindset as the Chicago White Sox fireballer adjusts to working out of the bullpen? ‘I’m on attack.’ Michael Kopech has been a bright spot in the Chicago White Sox bullpen as he makes the temporary move from starter to reliever. He has allow...

APRIL 14, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bouncing back strong Kopech has been bouncing back strong from his multi-inning relief appearances and would have been an option to start Monday for Carlos Rodon (illness) had he not pitched the day be...

Impact The White Sox no longer have a vacancy in the rotation, as Rodon is set to start Wednesday, but it's encouraging to know that Kopech could be an option in the future. He has dominated to the tune of 6.1 scoreless frames in three appearances, striking out 11 and walking two over that span.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech was electric in homecoming When the left field gate swung open in the fifth inning of Sunday's afternoons Chicago White Sox game against the Kansas City Royals, the cr...

APRIL 12, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Retires Royals Kopech struck out three over 2.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Royals.

Impact Kopech breezed through Kansas City's batters, retiring seven straight on 26 pitches. He's handled the transition to relief with aplomb, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out 11 and retiring 19 of 22 batters faced over 6.1 innings. The right-hander's made three appearances, all spaced out and allowing rest to handle the rigors of multiple innings. Kopech's thrown no fewer than two innings each of his three outings.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kopech pitches well — and reaches 99 mph on his fastball — in his 1st appearance with the Chicago White Sox since 2018: ‘I just really enjoyed ... being in the competitor’s mode again’ Michael Kopech pitched well in his first relief outing, striking out three in two-plus scoreless innings for the Chicago White Sox in Friday...

APRIL 3, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech was amazing in his return The Chicago White Sox have known that Michael Kopech was special since the day they acquired him in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. He can...

APRIL 3, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Returns in style Kopech (1-0) walked one and struck out three over two-plus scoreless innings to pick up the win over the Angels on Friday.

Impact It looked like this would be Matt Foster's win after he finished up the fifth inning for starter Dallas Keuchel, but he allowed two inherited runners to score, albeit on a three-base error by right fielder Adam Eaton. So, the win went to Kopech, who entered in the sixth inning and made his first regular-season appearance since Sept. 5, 2018. He pitched two perfect innings before walking Mike Trout to lead off the eighth inning. The right-hander threw 33 pitches (21 strikes) and maxed out at 99.4 MPH.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flamethrowing Kopech silences Halos' bats Michael Kopech had not pitched in a regular-season game since Sept. 5, 2018. Tony La Russa had not won a game as a manager since the Cardina...

APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Strands inherited runners Kopech allowed two hits and struck out two over 1.1 innings in Monday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact Kopech entered the game in relief of Lucas Giolito and stranded the two runners he inherited to end the fifth inning. He followed that up with a bases-loaded strikeout (looking) to end the sixth. The right-hander, who has allowed one run and struck out seven over 5.1 spring innings, will serve as a reliever to start the 2021 season.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech is looking filthy so far We know that the Chicago White Sox have an outstanding three-headed monster at the top of their rotation right now. It is cool that Lucas Gi...

MARCH 16, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Returns to action Kopech (calf) allowed a hit, hit a batter and struck out two in one scoreless inning against the Cubs on Monday.

Impact Kopech had his most recently scheduled outing delayed due to tightness in his calf. His fastball hit 100 mph and sat in the high 90s Monday, but it was the right-hander's slider that induced the two punchouts, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. "I felt comfortable attacking the zone with my secondary pitches, which is something I've really been working on," Kopech said. "Coming out of the bullpen, getting loose that way, I'm starting to -- I wouldn't say get used to it, but get a feel for it." Kopech will be used out of the bullpen initially but could emerge in the rotation later in the season.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE