MICHAEL KOPECH

A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday night’s arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a multiyear deal: Minnesota right-hander Chris Paddack.

Javier Báez egged on Chicago fans after hitting a home run and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2, pushing the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central.

MLB at Field of Dreams DYERSVILLE, IOWA - AUGUST 12: Michael Kopech #34 of the Chicago White Sox shakes hands with actor Kevin Costner prior to a game against the New York Yankees at the Field of Dreams on August 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. >> Read more trending newsThe game, an homage to the film “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Costner, is played on a field constructed near the diamond that was used in the movie. >> ‘Field of Dreams’ site to finally welcome MLBOn Thursday, the Cubs and Reds will take the field in front of 8,000 fans, twice the population of Dyersville. The teams will walk through a cornfield to take the field for the game. They are white with navy pinstripes and the club’s classic logo embroidered on the left chest.

Royals White Sox Baseball Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield celebrate in the dugout his home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast)MINNEAPOLIS — (AP) — Whit Merrifield said Thursday he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada. Merrifield was acquired in a trade with Kansas City on Tuesday for two minor leaguers. Merrifield was among 10 players on the Royals who were unvaccinated last month, preventing them from making their trip to Toronto. Toronto manager John Schneider said Merrifield will play almost every day in a variety of positions, most likely second base and center.

Whit Merrifield says he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada.

Tigers White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox Gavin Sheets celebrates his home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Chicago. Eloy Jiménez followed with an RBI single to make it 4-2. Yoan Moncada had an RBI single in the fifth. Hill started against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing six runs in the first two innings in an 8-0 loss. White Sox: Shortstop Tim Anderson, a starter for the AL in the All-Star Game, got the day off.

Left fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robert’s short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that snapped a tie, lifting the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Ohtani (7-4) yielded five singles and a walk while winning his fourth consecutive start. Ohtani’s streak included scoreless efforts in victories over Seattle and Kansas City before this tough challenge against the White Sox, who pounded out 17 hits and 11 runs one night earlier. After he struck out a career-high 13 Royals last week, Ohtani reached double-digit strikeouts for the fifth time this season against Chicago. Michael Kopech (2-5) yielded five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who have lost six of eight. Ohtani escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fourth after allowing two more singles and a walk, striking out Josh Harrison with a slider.

Shohei Ohtani extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings while pitching five-hit ball into the sixth with 11 strikeouts in the Los Angeles Angels’ 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

LYNN IS INLance Lynn will return from the injured list and pitch for the White Sox a day earlier than planned after manager Tony La Russa shuffled his rotation in response to Michael Kopech’s injury Sunday. Kopech left a start against Texas after 13 pitches with right knee discomfort, and La Russa ended up using Johnny Cueto — Monday’s projected starter — in relief. Kopech was optimistic he’ll return soon, and La Russa said the right-hander could be back by next Sunday. Lynn was slated to return Tuesday but instead will take Cueto's vacated spot for the opener of a series at Detroit. Aaron Nola (4-4, 3.50) pitches for Philadelphia, which had its nine-game winning streak end Sunday with a loss to Arizona.

LYNN IS INLance Lynn will return from the injured list and pitch for the White Sox a day earlier than planned after manager Tony La Russa shuffled his rotation in response to Michael Kopech’s injury Sunday. Kopech left a start against Texas after 13 pitches with right knee discomfort, and La Russa ended up using Johnny Cueto — Monday’s projected starter — in relief. Kopech was optimistic he’ll return soon, and La Russa said the right-hander could be back by next Sunday. Lynn was slated to return Tuesday but instead will take Cueto's vacated spot for the opener of a series at Detroit. Aaron Nola (4-4, 3.50) pitches for Philadelphia, which had its nine-game winning streak end Sunday with a loss to Arizona.

Loud chants of “Fire Tony!”.

“What a day,” White Sox manager Tony La Russa said. AJ Pollock hit a tiebreaking homer off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning as the White Sox won 3-1. After the game, Anderson declined all interview requests. Donaldson acknowledged Saturday he called Anderson "Jackie” — a reference to the pioneering baseball icon that elicited criticism from both managers. UP NEXTWhite Sox: After an off-day Monday, RHP Dylan Cease (4-1, 3.09 ERA) is slated to start against the Boston Red Sox as the White Sox begin a five-game homestand.

Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 for a doubleheader sweep.

Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during their game Saturday.

Yankees White Sox Baseball New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech's one wild stretch, beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Sunday. White Sox: 3B Yoán Moncada was out of the starting lineup after going 4 for 13 with two homers in the first three games of the series. White Sox: Open an eight-game trip Monday night at Kansas City. The White Sox haven't announced their starting pitcher, and the Royals plan to go with RHP Brad Keller (1-3, 2.70 ERA).

Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech’s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1.

Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streak.

APTOPIX Guardians White Sox Baseball Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor celebrates his game tying grand slam off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 9, 2022, in Chicago. PAUSE ON CUETOWhite Sox RHP Johnny Cueto will make one more start at Triple-A Charlotte, general manager Rick Hahn said. White Sox: LHP Aaron Bummer (right knee strain) was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7. UP NEXTGuardians: RHP Cal Quantrill (1-1, 3.54 ERA) will face the White Sox on Tuesday night. White Sox: RHP Lucas Giolito (1-1, 3.20) gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings last Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the White Sox.

Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians to a wild 12-9 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

(AP Photo/Brett Davis) (Brett Davis)A look at what's happening around the majors today:___HAKUNA MONCADAThe scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland. The White Sox have won six straight to climb back over .500 for the first time since April 20 despite still missing sluggers Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn and starter Lance Lynn. WELCOME BACKLuis Castillo makes his season debut on the mound for Cincinnati against NL Central-leading Milwaukee. Castillo, a potential trade chip for the struggling Reds, has been sidelined with a right shoulder strain. Story went 0 for 4 Sunday in a loss to the White Sox, leaving him with a .194 batting average.

The scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland.

(AP Photo/Brett Davis) (Brett Davis)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:___HAKUNA MONCADAThe scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland. The White Sox have won six straight to climb back over .500 for the first time since April 20 despite still missing sluggers Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn and starter Lance Lynn. WELCOME BACKLuis Castillo makes his season debut on the mound for Cincinnati against NL Central-leading Milwaukee. Castillo, a potential trade chip for the struggling Reds, has been sidelined with a right shoulder strain. Story went 0 for 4 Sunday in a loss to the White Sox, leaving him with a .194 batting average.

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson talks with left fielder Eloy Jimenez in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Detroit. Andrew Vaughn homered and drove in four runs for the White Sox, who won twice in the season-opening three-game series. White Sox starter Michael Kopech allowed one run on two hits and two walks in four innings, striking out three. RHP Vince Velasquez is scheduled to start for the White Sox against Seattle's Matt Brash. Tigers: Detroit hosts Boston on Monday, with Matt Manning scheduled to make his season debut against Boston's Michael Wacha.

Tim Anderson swung right back into action after serving a suspension stemming from an incident last season, hitting two doubles and a single as the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1.

White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease is relieved during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio)DETROIT — (AP) — 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 Saturday. Cease (1-0) allowed one run and two hits in five-plus innings with eight strikeouts and three walks. José Abreu had two hits and scored twice for the White Sox, who rebounded from a 5-3 opening-day defeat. Skubal won two of his three starts against the White Sox last season, striking out 23 in 16 innings.

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.

Leury García and Yasmani Grandal homered, and Grandal’s borderline baserunning helped the Chicago White Sox top the Houston Astros 12-6 to stay alive in their AL Division Series.

Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuilding crosstown Cubs 8-6 at Wrigley Field.

Batting ninth, Zavala hit a solo homer in the third off Triston McKenzie. Engel hit a two-run homer and José Abreu added an RBI single to pull the White Sox within one in the eighth. Miller and Hedges hit back-to-back drives in the fifth to cut the White Sox lead to 6-3. Now let’s do it in white,” Kimbrel said he told the manager. The White Sox added Kimbrel despite already having All-Star closer Liam Hendriks.

White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago 12-11.

Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldson’s direction after the slugger appeared to yell “Not sticky anymore,” after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheets’ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.

Tony La Russa moved into sole possession of second on baseball’s career manager wins list, snapping a tie with John McGraw by directing the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Lucas Giolito struck out 12 and the Chicago White Sox sent Baltimore to its 13th straight loss, beating the Orioles 3-1.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa wound up a winner in his first game against the team that ensured his Hall of Fame induction as Chicago beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 behind Lance Lynn’s arm and Andrew Vaughn’s bat.

Rookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 3-1 for a doubleheader split.

Hall of Famer manager Tony La Russa's second stint with the Chicago White Sox is off to a bumpy start.

TWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi García pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.

“It definitely crossed my mind,” Price said Friday from Dodgers spring training in Glendale, Arizona. Traded from Boston to the Dodgers last February, the 35-year-old Price pitched in spring exhibitions for LA before deciding to go home. Instead of playing, he did what many Americans have done with their unexpected time — he watched a lot of TV. “It’s a lot easier said than done to take a step away from something you’ve done your entire life. “Being away from it for that time was tough.”___AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley and Sports Writer Beth Harris contributed.

CHICAGO – Outfielder Adam Eaton and the Chicago White Sox have reunited, finalizing a one-year contract on Thursday that guarantees $8 million. Eaton gets $7 million next season, and the White Sox have an $8.5 million option for 2022 with a $1 million buyout. Eaton helped the Nationals win the World Series in 2019. Eaton figures to play alongside Gold Glove center fielder Luis Robert, with slugger Eloy Jiménez in left and Adam Engel likely the fourth outfielder. He would earn $100,000 for World Series MVP, $75,000 for League Championship Series MVP, $25,000 for Gold Glove, $15,000 for Silver Slugger, $25.000 for All-Star election, $15,000 for All-Star selection and $50,000 for making The Sports News all-star team.

Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game to earn a playoff birth Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in St. Louis. That’s when the Brewers, at 29-31, open their series against Los Angeles ace Walker Buehler at Dodger Stadium. In a win-and-you’re-in game, St. Louis clinched by beating Milwaukee 5-2. That’s how you see it,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. St. Louis played a total of 58 games — it was prepared for a doubleheader in Detroit on Monday if needed to settle the playoff picture.

CHICAGO Chicago White Sox prized pitching prospect Michael Kopech chose Friday not to play this season and the team put star third baseman Yon Moncada and pitcher Jose Ruiz on the 10-day injured list because of unspecified ailments. The White Sox believe they are poised for a turnaround after seven straight losing seasons. But losing Kopech for the season and Moncada for at least a little while are big blows. Both players had been absent since the White Sox resumed workouts last week for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March. Kopech was acquired by Chicago in the December 2016 trade that sent Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox.