MICHAEL KOPECH
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Wed, Apr 24, 2024

9:24 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out two to earn a hold Tuesday against the Twins.

Wed, Apr 17, 2024

5:59 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (0-2) blew a save and ultimately took the loss in Wednesday's opening game against Kansas City, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one.

Sat, Apr 06, 2024

10:16 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (0-1) allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out three to take the loss Friday against the Royals.

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

12:21 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) Sox general manager Chris Getz said Thursday that Kopech will begin the season in the bullpen, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Wed, Feb 14, 2024

2:29 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and doesn't appear to have any limitations on the White Sox's first day of spring training, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

3:51 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the White Sox on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Fri, Sep 22, 2023

2:38 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right knee inflammation.

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

5:46 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) won't start as scheduled Saturday and will instead move into a multi-inning relief role, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Mon, Sep 04, 2023

11:17 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on one hit and five walks over 1.2 innings against the Tigers. He struck out two.

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

12:20 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (leg) is listed as the White Sox's probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Orioles at Camden Yards.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023

3:38 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) is considered day-to-day after exiting prior to the fifth inning of Wednesday's game versus the Mariners due to leg cramps.

3:32 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) was removed from his start Wednesday against the Mariners due to an apparent injury, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

7:41 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-10) was handed the loss Sunday against the Guardians after allowing three runs on four hits and five walks while striking out two in five innings.

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

5:10 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-8) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and four walks over 5.2 innings against the Mets. He struck out five.

Fri, Jul 14, 2023

2:54 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) White Sox reinstated Kopech (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against Atlanta.

Wed, Jul 12, 2023

5:02 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (shoulder) will return from the 15-day injured list to start the White Sox's first game of the second half Friday in Atlanta, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Tue, Jul 04, 2023

6:25 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (shoulder) is expected to return to the White Sox's rotation after the All-Star break, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Sun, Jul 02, 2023

2:13 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) White Sox placed Kopech on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation.

12:42 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Athletics for rest purposes, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

2:26 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) Pedro Grifol indicated Thursday that Kopech could have his turn in the White Sox' rotation skipped this weekend, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Sun, Jun 11, 2023

9:12 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over five scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out six.

Sun, Jun 04, 2023

5:46 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Sunday.

Wed, May 24, 2023

3:40 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (3-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two hits and a walk over 7 scoreless innings against the Guardians. He struck out nine.

Mon, May 15, 2023

2:12 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) is scheduled to make his next start Friday against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Sat, May 13, 2023

9:22 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (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.

Sun, May 07, 2023

7:59 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (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.

Wed, May 03, 2023

5:18 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) 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.

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

6:14 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (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.

Sat, Apr 22, 2023

8:51 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) 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.

Sun, Apr 09, 2023

5:54 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (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.

Mon, Apr 03, 2023

5:58 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) 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.

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

6:32 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) said he was pitching through a respiratory issue during his Cactus League start Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

4:25 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Thursday that Kopech (knee) doesn't have any lingering issues this spring, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Jan 13, 2023

2:26 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) signed a one-year contract with the White Sox on Friday to avoid arbitration, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

3:51 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) rehab process has been more gradual than expected, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Oct 01, 2022

8:40 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (shoulder) underwent surgery on his right knee Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

5:58 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) manager Miguel Cairo said Kopech (shoulder) likely won't pitch again this season, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Sat, Sep 17, 2022

3:28 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) was placed on the 15-day inured list Saturday due to shoulder inflammation, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

9:03 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against the Mariners. He struck out four.

9:03 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against the Mariners. He struck out four.

Wed, Sep 07, 2022

1:01 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start against the Mariners.

1:01 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start against the Mariners.

Tue, Sep 06, 2022

10:47 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Mariners, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:47 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Mariners, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Sun, Sep 04, 2022

4:11 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) threw a bullpen session Sunday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Sep 03, 2022

4:18 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) threw a bullpen session Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Aug 23, 2022

4:05 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) White Sox placed Kopech on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee strain.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

6:25 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) was removed from Monday's start against the Royals due to a hamstring injury, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:50 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) White Sox announced that Kopech was removed in the first inning of his start Monday against the Royals with a sore left knee.

2:35 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) was lifted midway through the first inning of his start Monday against the Royals due to an apparent injury he suffered while warming up prior to the game, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Sun, Aug 07, 2022

9:43 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-8) gave up four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings to take the loss in an 8-0 defeat to the Rangers on Saturday.

9:43 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-8) gave up four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings to take the loss in an 8-0 defeat to the Rangers on Saturday.

Mon, Aug 01, 2022

11:34 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-7) took the loss Monday versus the Royals. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings.

11:34 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-7) took the loss Monday versus the Royals. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings.

Sun, Jul 10, 2022

10:32 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks over 5.1 innings in Sunday's win over Detroit. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

3:23 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (2-5) took the loss against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out six batters over 5.1 innings.

Sun, Jun 19, 2022

11:43 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (2-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts in five innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Astros.

Fri, Jun 17, 2022

6:43 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) will start Sunday against the Astros, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Wed, Jun 15, 2022

11:39 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Mon, Jun 13, 2022

6:03 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) is feeling "a lot better" Monday after getting fluid drained from behind his knee, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Sun, Jun 12, 2022

7:19 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (knee) underwent an MRI on Sunday that didn't reveal any structural damage, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

3:38 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) left Sunday's start against the Rangers with right knee discomfort, 670 The Score reports.

2:40 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) exited Sunday's start against the Rangers with an apparent injury, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Jun 08, 2022

11:26 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (2-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing zero runs on one hit and one walk over six innings against the Dodgers. He struck out eight.

10:20 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (2-2) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out eight across six scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

10:34 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks over three innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

Tue, May 24, 2022

6:04 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) won't start this week as the White Sox look to give him some extra rest, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Mon, May 23, 2022

7:40 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (1-1) earned the win, striking out six in seven scoreless innings while giving up two walks and a hit in a 5-0 victory Sunday against the Yankees.

Fri, May 20, 2022

12:55 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) was activated from the paternity list Friday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Tue, May 17, 2022

12:21 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (personal) was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

Sun, May 15, 2022

11:30 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (0-1) allowed three runs on one hit and four walks over six innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Yankees.

Tue, May 03, 2022

11:27 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) struck out five in four scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks in a 3-1 win Tuesday over the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

6:05 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Royals, allowing two runs and four walks while striking out three across five innings.

Sun, Apr 17, 2022

10:15 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and two walks while striking out five across five innings Saturday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

Sun, Apr 10, 2022

10:08 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) allowed one run on two hits and two walks over four innings in Sunday's win over the Tigers. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

4:06 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) is scheduled to start the White Sox's third game of the season Sunday in Detroit, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

11:19 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) threw two innings while allowing one earned run in Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Reds, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 30, 2022

11:58 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (not injury related) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Reds, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 23, 2022

1:32 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (not injury related) is throwing a bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled for two innings of live batting practice Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Mon, Mar 14, 2022

1:38 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) manager Rick Hahn said Monday that Kopech is behind the White Sox's other starting candidates to begin big-league spring training after an illness earlier in the winter slowed down the right-hander's buildup program, aVinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

12:24 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) Sox general manager Rick Hahn said earlier this month that Kopech will compete for a spot in the rotation in spring training, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports. "Obviously, we had Kopech probably deeper into his professional development entering the '21 season than [Garrett] Crochet was, but we were able to find a way to use him in the bullpen but still get him the occasional start, get him stretched out some and put him in a decent position entering this season to be in the rotation," Hahn said.

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

8:57 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) the White Sox expected to trade Craig Kimbrel in the offseason, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports, Kopech could be in line to serve as the top setup option to closer Liam Hendriks next season.

Mon, Oct 11, 2021

9:47 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) 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 and a walk while striking out five.

Fri, Sep 24, 2021

3:56 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) pitched two perfect innings while striking out four in the loss to the White Sox in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader. He did not factor into the decision.

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

11:49 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) is starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

7:43 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) walked one and struck out five over 2.1 scoreless relief innings in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to Boston.

Wed, Sep 01, 2021

6:44 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (4-2) struck out two over a scoreless and hitless sixth inning to earn the win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

8:33 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one to pick up the loss Thursday to Oakland.

Sun, Aug 01, 2021

9:28 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (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.

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

5:15 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Fri, Jun 25, 2021

5:17 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) looked good in a simulated game Friday and will throw another one Monday, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Tue, Jun 22, 2021

4:50 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) is expected to throw another bullpen Wednesday and a simulated game Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

4:16 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) threw a flat-ground session and a bullpen Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

1:19 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) is improving but isn't yet ready to return, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

6:00 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) tested his injured hamstring by throwing off a mound Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

9:46 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) will resume throwing bullpen sessions and likely throw a sim game in the coming days, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

5:00 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) is still feeling a bit of discomfort in his strained left hamstring, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jun 06, 2021

1:23 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) (hamstring) ran sprints Sunday morning and is progressing well according to manager Tony La Russa, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Jun 01, 2021

5:08 PM - Michael Kopech (CHW) is dealing with a Grade 1 strain to his left hamstring, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Mon, May 31, 2021

11:37 AM - Michael Kopech (CHW) has been placed on the 10-day injured-list with a strained left hamstring, retroactive to May 28, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

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