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Kopech opts out - South Side Sox
Column: Dream of quick Chicago White Sox turnaround a fantasy
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Michael Kopech struggles as White Sox lose 7-3 to the Cubs – NBC Sports Chicago
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Michael Kopech - Chicago White Sox Starting Pitcher - ESPN
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White Sox go sour in home opener as Giants slug early and often - On Tap Sports Net
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Michael Kopech: Chicago White Sox pitcher opts out of season
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White Sox righty Michael Kopech's workload will be watched - Chicago Sun-Times
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Genuinely curious as to how Kopech will be fixed (if he even can be) : r/whitesox
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White Sox Righty Michael Kopech Opts Out of the 2020 Season - Bleacher Nation
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Most Essential White Sox Vote: Round 4 - South Side Sox
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Michael Kopech: Chicago White Sox pitcher opts out of season
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There is bad news on the Michael Kopech injury front
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White Sox: Michael Kopech likely won't pitch again in 2022