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 KopechAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibson expected to start for the Rangers against White Sox
The Rangers will start Kyle Gibson on Saturday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dallas KeuchelAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brings home three runs Mercedes went 4-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Rangers.
Impact Mercedes drove in two runs with a third-inning single and a later plated another with a double in the seventh. The breakout star is up to 15 RBI and nine extra-base hits with a 1.161 OPS through 67 plate appearances this season.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'I want to try it': Mercedes gets 🍔 honor CHICAGO -- The meteoric rise of Yermín Mercedes through the first month of the 2021 season has already netted Player of the Week honors for...
APRIL 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Back in action Friday Mercedes (foot) is batting seventh as the designated hitter Friday against the Rangers.
Impact The 28-year-old exited Tuesday's matchup with Cleveland after fouling a ball off his left foot, but he won't end up missing any time due to Wednesday's postponement and Thursday's scheduled off day. Mercedes is enjoying a breakout start to the season with a .390/.429/.661 slash line, four homers, four doubles, 12 RBI and seven runs through 16 games.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yermín Mercedes mania is not going anywhere soon The White Sox rookie is showing us you don’t need to have a position to be fun as hell.
APRIL 23, 2021 • BEYONDTHEBOXSCORE.COM
White Sox to face Indians on the road
Neither team has listed a starter for Wednesday's gameAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits early Tuesday Mercedes left Tuesday's game against Cleveland after fouling a ball off his left foot, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being replaced in the field during the fifth inning after fouling a ball off his foot earlier in the contest. Mercedes could take a seat for Wednesday's series finale to provide two full days of rest with a scheduled off day Thursday.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Chicago
The White Sox will start Carlos Rodon on Tuesday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach PlesacAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Chicago
The White Sox will start Carlos Rodon on Tuesday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach PlesacAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago White Sox: Yermín Mercedes takes mound for first time (with video) It's been a season of firsts for Yermin Mercedes of the Chicago White Sox. He hit his first career home run on April 2nd. He became the firs...
APRIL 19, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
Now on the mound ... Yermín Mercedes? Patriots' Day at Fenway Park took an unsual turn in the seventh inning on Monday. With the Red Sox up, 10-4, against the White Sox entering...
APRIL 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Homers in nightcap Mercedes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against Boston. He went 0-for-3 in the first game.
Impact Mercedes belted his team-high fourth home run during a three-run fourth inning, and the White Sox's pitching made sure that was enough. He hasn't stopped hitting since that 5-for-5 on Opening Day. Mercedes has hit safely in all but two of his 12 starts and carries a 1.173 OPS into Monday's series finale, the traditional Patriots' Day game that starts at 11:00 AM.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Continues torrid start Mercedes went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over Cleveland.
Impact Mercedes contributed to a six-run first inning for the White Sox with a three-run blast to left field off Cleveland starter Zach Plesac. The homer was the third of the season for Mercedes and pushed his RBI total to 10. The 28-year-old has been one of baseball's most pleasant surprises thus far in 2021. He is posting an incredible .500/.548/.816 slash line through 42 plate appearances.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Tuesday's lineup Mercedes is not in Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland.
Impact Mercedes has reached base in every game he has played in this season and is just getting a routine day off. Jake Lamb draws the start at designated hitter and will bat seventh.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
How the Chicago White Sox scored an ‘organizational win’ with Yermin Mercedes — from scouting him for the Rule 5 draft to developing him in the minors Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes led the majors in hits (15) and batting average (.556) through Friday. Here's a look at...
APRIL 11, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
The White Sox's Yermín Mercedes' long and bumpy road to the big leagues
Yermín Mercedes began the 2021 season in a big way, but his journey to get here was anything but smooth, Jake Mintz writes.APRIL 10, 2021
Continues sizzling start Mercedes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the 6-0 win Thursday over the Royals.
Impact Mercedes keeps stealing the show in his astonishing and unexpected start to the season. After resting Wednesday, the rookie slammed a 485 foot home run in the first inning off Brad Keller. While Mercedes won't be able to keep up this hitting pace (15-for-27) all season, it is quite the start for a player who wasn't expected to get everyday at-bats.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lance Lynn and Yermín Mercedes help White Sox put on a show in home debut In the White Sox's shutout win over the Royals on Thursday, everything was working for a team that desperately needs a hot start.
APRIL 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
2021 Tuffy Awards: Can these 8 MLB players continue their surprising early-season success? Nate Lowe, Chris Owings and Yermin Mercedes are among those off to unexpectedly hot starts. Our annual awards take a look at their staying p...
APRIL 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Gets breather Wednesday Mercedes isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Seattle.
Impact Mercedes recorded hits in each of his first five games of the season and went 13-for-23 with four extra-base hits, four runs, six RBI and three strikeouts during that time. However, Zack Collins will take his place as the designated hitter Wednesday, batting fifth.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rosenthal: Yermin Mercedes' long road to the majors; Ronald Acuña's adjustments; more notes Plus the debate over David Fletcher's extension, and a Division II college is making a major-league impact.
APRIL 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Continues hit parade Mercedes went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Mariners.
Impact The Cinderella start continued for Mercedes, who penned his name into MLB and White Sox history books once again. Among several esoteric benchmarks, his 12 hits are the most by any player in the modern era over his first four career starts. This entirely unexpected hot streak has resulted in Mercedes getting more plate appearances than planned over the first week of the season. He's now seemingly locked him in as the team's top DH, for now at least.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inside the Clubhouse: Francisco Lindor’s extension, Yermin Mercedes and more This week, Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Mets negotiating with Francisco Lindor in public, Yermin Mercedes hitting everything and more....
APRIL 5, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Yermin Mercedes - Chicago White Sox - DH - Stats, News, Career Info Yermin Mercedes - #73 - Designated Hitter - Chicago White Sox - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Yermin Mercedes from C...
APRIL 5, 2021 • SCOUT.COM
