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As White Sox struggle out of the gate, is it already time to panic?

The defending AL Central champion White Sox are struggling to even play .500 ball. Jake Mintz breaks down why.

APRIL 26, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

As White Sox struggle out of the gate, is it already time to panic?

Michael Kopech is improving with each start — as the Chicago White Sox right-hander's 0.64 ERA indicates Chicago White Sox righty Michael Kopech is 2nd in the AL with a 0.64 ERA. “Every start he’s improved,” manager Tony La Russa said.

APRIL 23, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Strong start in no-decision Kopech struck out seven in five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and walking one in a 2-1 loss Friday in Minnesota. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kopech never had a runner get past second base as he scattered three hits and a walk. He left the game leading 1-0 and in line to record his first win of the season but the bullpen was unable to hold the slim lead. The 26-year-old has allowed one run or less in each of his three starts and is sporting a 0.64 ERA. With 83 pitches Friday, Kopech has increased his pitch count in each appearance and could secure his first win soon if he continues with a similar workload.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another Anderson error costs White Sox vs Twins

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and first baseman José Abreu each made throwing errors on the same sloppy play, allowing the Minnesota Twins to score the go-ahead run in the eight...

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins host the White Sox to begin 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Friday

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Naylor, Plesac lead Guardians to sweep of White Sox 6-3

Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs, continuing his comeback from a devastating leg injury and helping the Cleveland Guardians complete a series sweep of the Chicago White Sox wi...

APRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Excellent across five innings Kopech 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.

Impact Kopech walked the first batter he faced, who then came around to score after Kopech was let down by some poor defense. That accounted for the only run the right-hander allowed, and he dominated from there by inducing seven flyball outs and 13 swinging strikes on 75 total pitches. While he's walked multiple hitters in each of his first two outings this season, Kopech has allowed only one earned run with an 8:4 K:BB across nine total frames.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kopech settles in after a shaky 1st, helping the Chicago White Sox edge the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Michael Kopech allowed an undeared run on 1 hit with 5 strikeouts in 5 innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2.

APRIL 17, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Abreu homers, Hendriks escapes in 9th as White Sox beat Rays

José Abreu homered for the first time this season, closer Liam Hendriks left the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Rays aim to break slide in game against the White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays look to break a three-game skid with a victory against the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Burger homers, Cease deals for White Sox in 3-2 vs Rays

Rookie slugger Jake Burger had a solo homer and an RBI single, Dylan Cease dominated into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Robert's tiebreaking homer leads White Sox over Mariners 3-2

Luis Robert hit his first home run of the season, a tiebreaking drive in the sixth inning that led the White Sox over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in their home opener and extended the...

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Works four frames Kopech 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.

Impact Kopech coughed up an RBI triple to Victor Reyes in the second inning but kept the Tigers off the board otherwise. He started in four of his 44 appearances last season and never threw more than five innings in a single outing. The White Sox look to finally be stretching him out as a full-time starter after he missed the entire 2019 and 2020 seasons. Kopech is lined up to face the Rays at home next week.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Today was important': Michael Kopech plays a pivotal role in the Chicago White Sox's 10-1 win against the Detroit Tigers Michael Kopech allowed one run on two hits in four innings for the Chicago White Sox in a 10-1 win against the Detroit Tigers.

APRIL 10, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Tigers play the White Sox in series rubber match

The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Cease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win

Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Michael Kopech struggles in White Sox' spring finale Kopech’s fastball velocity was sitting at 95, a tick or two below normal, but he feels fine, he said.

APRIL 5, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

James Fegan: Michael Kopech sat around 95 mph and walked... - The Athletic Michael Kopech sat around 95 mph and walked four in a three-inning spring outing that he was not happy with. Kopech said the plan was to thr...

APRIL 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Getting start in first series Kopech is scheduled to start the White Sox's third game of the season Sunday in Detroit, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact An illness suffered during the offseason set Kopech back in his buildup program and initially looked like something that could derail his bid for the Opening Day rotation, but the right-hander has since erased any concerns about his availability by tossing two innings in his Cactus League debut Thursday. Before taking the hill for his regular-season debut this weekend, Kopech will make one final spring tuneup outing Tuesday against the Padres. He's scheduled to cover three frames in that start, so expect Kopech to be limited to around four or five innings Sunday. The White Sox could consider deploying Kopech as part of a tandem this weekend with either Vince Velasquez or Reynaldo Lopez.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Feels good after spring debut Kopech threw two innings while allowing one earned run in Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Reds, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kopech was behind in his preparation for the regular season due to an illness that he suffered from over the winter. However, he was strong in his spring debut, as he was hitting between 95 and 98 mph with his fastball and also consistently threw his curveball for strikes. "The plan today was no more than what I did," Kopech said after the outing. "But I said when I came out [of the game] that I felt like I was good to go for another [inning]." It remains to be seen whether the right-hander will be ready to start the season in the rotation, though this is a positive step in that direction.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kopech throws two innings in first start; Grandal, Sheets homer for White Sox Michael Kopech allowed a leadoff homer but did not allow another hit vs. the Reds. He struck out two.

APRIL 1, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

James Fegan: Michael Kopech is scheduled to make his Cactus... - The Athletic Michael Kopech is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Thursday night, and expected to pitch two innings. Tony La Russa suggested Ko...

MARCH 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set for spring debut Friday Kopech (not injury related) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Reds, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The White Sox plan to have Kopech work two innings before giving way to Vince Velasquez, who is expected to cover two frames of his own. Kopech, Velasquez and Reynaldo Lopez are among the candidates for the No. 5 spot in the White Sox rotation, but Kopech is the presumptive frontrunner for the job if he's able to get fully stretched out for starting duty before camp closes. Kopech was delayed from making his spring debut after he battled an illness over the winter, which affected his preparation before he reported to camp. The right-hander has seemingly steered clear of any setbacks since then, but even if he dazzles in Friday's outing and another potential exhibition appearance next week, he could face a workload restriction to begin the regular season. Additionally, the White Sox won't require a fifth starter until April 16 against the Rays, so it's possible that Kopech gets stretched out in the bullpen during the first week of the season before slotting into the rotation.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox look for more after early playoff exits

The Chicago White Sox ran away with the AL Central title last year and made the playoffs for the second year in a row, a first for the franchise

MARCH 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Fantasy baseball mailbag: Banking on Byron Buxton, breakout expectations for Michael Kopech and more Michael Waterloo answers questions from his fantasy baseball mailbag regarding breakout pitching candidates, Top 10 surprises and more.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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As White Sox struggle out of the gate, is it already time to panic?

Another Anderson error costs White Sox vs Twins

Twins host the White Sox to begin 3-game series

Naylor, Plesac lead Guardians to sweep of White Sox 6-3

Abreu homers, Hendriks escapes in 9th as White Sox beat Rays

Rays aim to break slide in game against the White Sox

Burger homers, Cease deals for White Sox in 3-2 vs Rays

Robert's tiebreaking homer leads White Sox over Mariners 3-2

Tigers play the White Sox in series rubber match

Cease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win

Chicago White Sox look for more after early playoff exits