Cruz's injury dampens Pittsburgh's 1-0 win over White Sox
Johan Oviedo outdueled Michael Kopech to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago White Sox 1-0APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL KOPECH #45 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
6-8 W-L •
1.15 WHIP •
3.46 ERA
6-8 W-L
1.15 WHIP
3.46 ERA
Pirates and White Sox meet in series rubber match
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: Was Michael Kopech's home-opener flop just a blip? Or a continuation of the Chicago White Sox starter's struggles since last June? The Chicago White Sox could have a dilemma if starter Michael Kopech doesn't improve after getting shelled in the home opener.
APRIL 5, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Michael Kopech's poor debut will test White Sox's ability to make corrections "We're going to look at it," manager Pedro Grifol said of the possibility of Kopech tipping pitches. "We're going to look at everything."
APRIL 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox
David Villar hit two of San Francisco’s seven home runs, Anthony DeSclafani tossed three-hit ball over six scoreless innings and the Giants pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-3APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows five homers in loss Kopech took the loss Monday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.2 innings of work against the Giants. He struck out five.
Impact Kopech could not keep the ball in the park during Monday's loss, as five San Francisco hitters took him deep before his exit. The right-hander fell behind in counts consistently through his 4.2 frames, as he threw first strikes to hitters just 13 out of 25 attempts. It's a disappointing first outing for Kopech after some high praise for his work this spring, but he'll get a chance to bounce back in his next outing which is scheduled for Sunday against the Pirates.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox begin 3-game series with the Giants
The Chicago White Sox start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on MondayAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitched through illness Thursday Kopech said he was pitching through a respiratory issue during his Cactus League start Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact And he did sound hoarse during his post-outing chat with the media, per Van Schouwen. Kopech got knocked around for five earned runs on seven hits and four walks over just three innings of work against the Giants. He said he struggled to find his timing, probably because he wasn't feeling 100 percent. The 26-year-old remains locked into a spot in Chicago's season-opening starting rotation.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kopech welcomes normalcy; Benintendi hits 1st HR GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Michael Kopech is fully healthy and that’s more important than any statistics put up during Cactus League contests. In Sp...
MARCH 19, 2023 • MLB.COM
James Fegan: Michael Kopech ranged from 91-95 mph on... - The Athletic Michael Kopech ranged from 91-95 mph on Saturday and only completed two innings, though he did "get up" for two more innings and faced one b...
MARCH 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Clean spring debut Kopech didn't allow a baserunner across three scoreless innings while striking out one in Cactus League action Sunday against the Angels.
Impact The outing was Kopech's debut this spring, as he was brought along slowly while recovering from offseason knee surgery. He showed no ill effects while touching 98 mph with his fastball and requiring only 37 pitches to complete his work. Kopech still has plenty to improve upon in future outings, including throwing his changeup more -- he threw it only once Sunday -- and adjusting to the pitch clock, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
James Fegan: Michael Kopech hit 98 mph in the first of three... - The Athletic Michael Kopech hit 98 mph in the first of three perfect innings on Sunday. He felt he was rushing too much to stay ahead of the pitch clock...
MARCH 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'All of his stuff has been very sharp': Chicago White Sox starter Michael Kopech sees benefit of changeup work Starter Michael Kopech had just wrapped up a bullpen session at Camelback Ranch. Catcher Yasmani Grandal told him in a video posted on the C...
MARCH 4, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Increasing changeup usage Kopech is planning to throw his changeup more in 2023, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kopech has reportedly been working on his changeup this offseason and is hoping the pitch helps boost the effectiveness of the rest of his arsenal, which already includes a fastball, a slider and a curveball. According to Baseball Savant, Kopech threw his changeup only 25 times in 2022 -- primarily using it against left-handed batters.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expect to see more of Kopech's 'unreal' changeup GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The changeup is not an overwhelming part of Michael Kopech’s arsenal. But thanks to offseason work put in by the White So...
MARCH 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Michael Kopech wants to carry his share of White Sox pitching load 2023 Right-hander’s changeup in spring training prompts visions of four-pitch mix
MARCH 3, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM
Michael Kopech on track in comeback from knee injury for White Sox - The Boston Globe The 26-year-old Kopech, more than seven years removed since he was part of the package to acquire Chris Sale, left a June game last year wit...
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
White Sox RHP Kopech on track in comeback from knee injury
Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech thinks he will be ready for the start of the season after he had right knee surgery last yearFEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Kopech 'in a good spot' as he aims for more starts and innings with the Chicago White Sox: 'I feel ready' Chicago White Sox starter Michael Kopech is looking for more in 2023. "The more I can do to help the team every five days, that’s one (goal)...
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
James Fegan: Michael Kopech's offseason was mostly spent... - The Athletic Michael Kopech's offseason was mostly spent rehabbing his knee. He just started running a few weeks ago. Yet he's adamant about being ready...
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No lingering issues White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Thursday that Kopech (knee) doesn't have any lingering issues this spring, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kopech reported early to White Sox camp in Arizona and has already completed a couple of successful bullpen sessions. "He's on pace," said Grifol. "He's in a good spot." The 26-year-old was limited to 119.1 innings (25 starts) last season due to knee and shoulder issues, but he appears to be locked into a regular spot in Chicago's starting rotation heading into 2023.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements
A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday night’s arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a mul...JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches deal with White Sox Kopech (knee) signed a one-year contract with the White Sox on Friday to avoid arbitration, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kopech offered a mixed bag in 2022, holding a 3.54 ERA but with a 105:57 K:BB over 119.1 innings before shoulder and knee injuries prematurely ended his season. The hope is that he will be ready for spring training, but he won't be a good bet for a full workload in 2023.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
James Fegan: Ahead of the deadline to exchange arbitration... - The Athletic Ahead of the deadline to exchange arbitration figures on Friday, Michael Kopech has switched agents. Previously he had the same agent at CAA...
JANUARY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Clevinger, White Sox finalize $12 million, 1-year deal
The Chicago White Sox and right-hander Mike Clevinger have finalized a $12 million, one-year contractDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
