MICHAEL KOPECH NEWS

Kopech strikes out nine, White Sox roll to 6-0 win over Guardians

Michael Kopech struck out nine and allowed two hits over seven dominant innings, Romy González had a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0

MAY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Fegan: Michael Kopech: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 9 K, 62 of... - The Athletic Michael Kopech: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 9 K, 62 of 92 pitches for strikes, with 16 swinging strikes. He averaged 96.5 mph on his fastball on Wed...

MAY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Spectacular in win Kopech (2-4) allowed one hit and struck out 10 over eight shutout innings to earn the win Friday over the Royals.

Impact Kopech's lone blemish was a single to Michael Massey in the sixth inning, and Jackie Bradley prompted grounded into a double play to erase the mistake. This was arguably the best start of Kopech's career as he flirted with history while throwing 65 of 98 pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old trimmed his ERA to 4.83 with a 1.33 WHIP and 51:28 K:BB across 50.1 innings through nine starts this season. He'll look to build off of this successful outing when he takes the mound next week in a projected road start in Cleveland.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three moments that stood out in the Royals' loss CHICAGO -- Michael Kopech looked out of sorts, as his first pitch Friday -- a 94 mph fastball to Bobby Witt Jr. \-\- sailed up and in. Kansa...

MAY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Michael Kopech goes on a heater in career-best performance. Let's break it down The White Sox starter faced the minimum 24 batters in eight innings, striking out 10 and allowing just one hit.

MAY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kopech flirts with perfection, K's 10 in 'unstoppable' start CHICAGO -- On the opening pitch of Michael Kopech’s Friday night masterpiece against the Royals, the White Sox right-hander almost hit Bobby...

MAY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chicago White Sox: Michael Kopech dominates Royals in 2-0 win Michael Kopech allowed one hit in eight innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field....

MAY 20, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Michael Kopech dominates as White Sox blank Royals Michael Kopech allowed just one hit and struck out 10 over eight shutout innings and Gavin Sheets and Romy Gonzalez drove in early runs as t...

MAY 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kopech gives up 1 hit over 8 innings, White Sox beat Royals 2-0

Michael Kopech gave up one hit over a career-high eight innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0

MAY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Fegan: White Sox are moving back Michael Kopech's next... - The Athletic White Sox are moving back Michael Kopech’s next start by a day. Lance Lynn, Mike Clevinger, Dylan Cease for the Guardians series, in that or...

MAY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Next start coming Friday Kopech is scheduled to make his next start Friday against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kopech had been lined up to start Thursday's series finale with the Guardians in Chicago, but manager Pedro Grifol will instead use Monday's off day to reorder the rotation. Staff ace Dylan Cease will be moved up a day and flip spots in the order with Kopech, who will now take the hill for the series opener with Kansas City.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with command Kopech (1-4) allowed two runs on one hit and six walks over 4.2 innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against Houston.

Impact Kopech worked through three shutout frames before the Astros got on the board in the fourth. The 27-year-old righty failed to complete five innings for the first time since his season debut April 3. His command has been shaky all year but Friday's outing set a new season high with six walks. For the year, Kopech is sporting a 41:28 K:BB and 5.74 ERA through 42.1 innings. He's currently scheduled to face the Guardians at home next week.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Michael Kopech: 4.2 IP, H, 2 ER, 6 BB, 5 K, 0... - The Athletic Michael Kopech: 4.2 IP, H, 2 ER, 6 BB, 5 K, 0 HR, HBP, 48 of 94 pitches for strikes, with five swinging strikes. He hit 97.9 mph, but was wi...

MAY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Snags first win Kopech (1-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a win over the Reds.

Impact It wasn't the cleanest outing but Kopech cruised to victory with a whopping 17 runs of support from his offense. Unsurprisingly, he struggled with the long ball in Cincinnati, serving up four solo homers, including Jonathan India's leadoff shot in the first inning. Kopech had allowed just three home runs over his previous five starts after coughing up five in his season debut. The 27-year-old now owns a 5.97 ERA and a 36:22 K:BB across 37.2 innings. Kopech is projected for a tough home matchup against the Astros next week.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows just one hit in no-decision Kopech allowed one run on a hit and five walks while striking out seven over six innings Tuesday against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kopech was able to maneuver through his command issues to turn in his second quality start of the year. The Twins nearly got on the board in the first inning, but Andrew Benintendi was able to reach over the wall and pull in what would have been a home run by Carlos Correa. Kopech did not allow a runner in scoring position until the sixth frame. He loaded the bases after a single and two walks but escaped with just a sacrifice fly to put the Twins up 1-0. Despite the shaky control after allowing a season-high five walks, it was a nice rebound performance from Kopech, who had struggled to a 7.01 ERA across five starts in April. The 27-year-old now has a 5.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 34:21 K:BB over 31.2 innings. He tentatively lines up for a matchup against the Reds over the weekend.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kopech continues May mastery in pivotal start for Chicago White Sox CHICAGO — With all due respect to Justin Timberlake, perhaps no one was more excited to see the calendar turn to May than Chicago White Sox...

MAY 3, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

James Fegan: "It's night and day right now," said Michael... - The Athletic "It’s night and day right now," said Michael Kopech of clubhouse atmosphere. "What we did in the ninth against the Rays the other day was a...

MAY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Fegan: Michael Kopech: 6 IP, H, ER, 5 BB, 7 K, 0 HR... - The Athletic Michael Kopech: 6 IP, H, ER, 5 BB, 7 K, 0 HR, 51 of 89 pitches for strikes, with 12 swinging strikes. Fastball was jumping tonight, but walk...

MAY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Falls to 0-3 Kopech (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

Impact It was another disappointing outing for Kopech, allowing four runs while matching a season-low with four strikeouts. In five starts this year, Kopech has made it through six innings once. His ERA rises to an unsightly 7.01 ERA with a 1.71 WHIP and 27:16 K:BB. He'll look to get on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week against the Twins.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in no-decision Kopech didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Rays, surrendering five runs on six hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out a season-high nine.

Impact As has been the norm for Kopech to begin the season, he looked dominant at times but also fell victim to one bad inning, in this case a four-run first by Tampa Bay. The right-hander did generate 16 swinging strikes on 104 pitches, but his command remains erratic -- he's walked at least three batters in all four of his outings, and Harold Ramirez's two-run shot in the opening frame was the eighth homer Kopech has served up in only 20.2 innings. He'll carry a 6.97 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB into his next start, likely to come next week in Toronto.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Control issues in no-decision Kopech didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Orioles, giving up three runs on six hits and four walks over five-plus innings. He struck out fo...

Impact The right-hander seemed to be cruising toward a quality start, allowing just one run through the first five innings, but a solo shot by Anthony Santander followed by a walk to Austin Hays to lead off the sixth chased Kopech from the game. It's the second time in three starts the wheels have come off for him in a hurry in a later inning, and Kopech will carry a 6.32 ERA and 14:10 K:BB through 15.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come next weekend in Tampa Bay.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox aim to end 3-game slide, take on the Orioles

The Chicago White Sox will try to end their three-game slide when they play the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox get a strong start from Michael Kopech — and some brief fireworks — in a 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates Michael Kopech pitched six strong innings, but the Chicago White Sox lost 1-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game featuring a brief bench-cl...

APRIL 9, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

'Incredible tempo' for Kopech in tough-luck outing PITTSBURGH -- The White Sox were in desperate need of a good start. So, too, was Michael Kopech. Kopech delivered as the right-hander was da...

APRIL 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Solid effort in second loss Kopech (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks as the White Sox fell to the Pirates. He struck out five.

Impact The 26-year-old performed well in his second start, giving up a single run and two hits following his rough season debut. Kopech gave up a sacrifice fly to Jake Suwinski in the first inning, and it would eventually be the only run scored in the game. However, Kopech would blank the Pirates for the rest of his outing before being relieved in the seventh. The right-hander looked crisp despite the loss-some much-needed hope for a White Sox rotation that has struggled out of the gate. Kopech owns a 6.75 ERA and 10:6 K:BB through 10.2 innings pitched.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE