Latest Michael Kopech News

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

Dec. 22, 2024 20:47 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 168 players eligible for salary arbitration. Proposed salaries will be exchanged Jan. 9: AMERICAN LEAGUE ...

All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospects

Dec. 11, 2024 17:45 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Garrett Crochet was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the White Sox on Wednesday for four prospects, giving Chicago a better deal for the All-Star left-hander than available at the trade deadline in July. For the Red Sox, who are still seeking more pitching, it was...

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

Nov. 06, 2024 16:06 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time. This year's Fall Classic provided further proof that a...

White Sox decline $25 million option on Yoán Moncada, $7.5 million option on Max Stassi

Nov. 01, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada on Friday after he missed almost the entire season because of a left adductor strain. Chicago also turned down a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi. The 29-year-old...

Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA

Oct. 20, 2024 16:56 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who plan to send a parade of relievers to the mound in an attempt to win their record 25th NL pennant. The right-hander opens Sunday's bullpen game at Dodger...

Dodgers edge second-place Padres 4-3, can clinch NL West with win in series finale

Sep. 26, 2024 02:08 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani singled in the go-ahead run before stealing his 56th base of the season in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of clinching the NL West. The Dodgers increased...