Sox Machine   /     Immaculate Kopech, Jimenez's struggles, and the White Sox near future

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Record Date: 7/11/2024 Rundown [Intro] Michael Kopech pitches an Immaculate Inning thanks to throwing more cutters. Will we finally see Kopech mix up his pitch offerings in upcoming outings? [10:32] Eloy Jimenez is really struggling in his return back from injury. More than 71% of his batted balls are grounders and he hasn't hit a home run since May 14. What will change for Jimenez and could the White Sox move on from Jimenez sooner than later? [18:58] Drew Thorpe has four straight starts of 6+ innings, allowing three hits or fewer, and two runs or fewer. But he's not striking out lots of batters. How is he accomplishing this level of success? [24:13] Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates. How awesome Paul Skenes is and should the Pirates buy at the trade deadline? [35:41] Instead of telling you who we think the White Sox will pick fifth overall, we pick the player we actually want the White Sox to take Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subtitle
Audio from Michael Kopech and White Sox Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Shirley
Duration
3426
Publishing date
2024-07-12 06:02
Contributors
  Blue Wire
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Record Date: 7/11/2024

Rundown

  • [Intro] Michael Kopech pitches an Immaculate Inning thanks to throwing more cutters. Will we finally see Kopech mix up his pitch offerings in upcoming outings?
  • [10:32] Eloy Jimenez is really struggling in his return back from injury. More than 71% of his batted balls are grounders and he hasn't hit a home run since May 14. What will change for Jimenez and could the White Sox move on from Jimenez sooner than later?
  • [18:58] Drew Thorpe has four straight starts of 6+ innings, allowing three hits or fewer, and two runs or fewer. But he's not striking out lots of batters. How is he accomplishing this level of success?
  • [24:13] Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates. How awesome Paul Skenes is and should the Pirates buy at the trade deadline?
  • [35:41] Instead of telling you who we think the White Sox will pick fifth overall, we pick the player we actually want the White Sox to take

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices