Michael Kopech

Kopech hadn't pitched yet in the second half. "It was mapped out," Grifol said." I had told our staff that if we keep doing the same thing over and over again, that's not in our best interest. I told them we'll start matching up depending on rest and who's available to give us more than an inning." Kopech wound up pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings in a tie game tonight. It was the first time since March 31 that he'd entered a game before the eighth inning. He's still currently the favorite for saves in the White Sox pen, but he makes for a mediocre play in mixed leagues anyway and he might yet be traded next week.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are eyeing a major splash heading into the July 30 trade deadline.Los Angeles spoke to the Chicago White Sox about a blockbuster deal involving left-hander Garrett Crochet and outfielder Luis Robert Jr., according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.White Sox closer Michael Kopech could also be involved in a potential trade, Nightengale noted.The possible addition of Robert would mark a massive upgrade from James Outman for the Dodgers in center field. The former has gone deep 11 times with 11 stolen bases and has a 119 wRC+ in just 45 games this season.The price for the 2023 All-Star will likely be steep - the 26-year-old has a pair of club options that can keep him under contract through 2027. He's making $12.5 million this season, $15 million in 2025, and $20 million over 2026-27 if his options are exercised.Crochet, a 2024 All-Star, would also give Los Angeles' banged-up rotation a major boost. The 25-year-old owns a 3.02 ERA with 0.95 WHIP and 150 strikeouts over 107 1/3 innings (20 starts) this year thanks to an MLB-best 12.6 K/9 among qualified starters. He's arbitration-eligible through the 2026 campaign.Kopech has authored a 5.05 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 41 appearances in 2024. The 28-year-old right-hander is under team control through 2025. He sits in the 99th percentile for fastball velocity and 93rd in strikeout percentage in the majors.Copyright © 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The last White Sox pitcher to throw one was a fellow named Sloppy Thurston.

White Sox s Michael Kopech tossed an immaculate inning in the ninth against the Twins on Wednesday, achieving the feat more rare than a no-hitter for the second time in franchise history. But what is an immaculate inning? An immaculate inning, simply, is recording three strikeouts in nine total pitches. Nine pitches, nine strikes. A pitcher who strikes out three batters...

White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech etched himself into MLB history on Wednesday, throwing MLB s 116th immaculate inning in the ninth against the Twins. MORE: What is an immaculate inning? How to achieve the feat more rare than a no-hitter Kopech became the second White Sox player in franchise history to toss an immaculate inning. No White Sox pitcher has achieved...