Following Michael Kopech’s electrifying 10-strikeout victory as a starter on Sunday, how will the White Sox use their fireball pitcher going forward? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about Kopech’s role as a starter and reliever for the rest of 2021. They go back to Kopech’s previous home start in 2018 to see how far the White Sox have come since the lowest point of the rebuild. Plus, Kopech’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs MVP Patrick Mahomes and more. (3:40) - How Kopech has become a better pitcher in 2021 (8:30) - Who was in the White Sox lineup for his previous start at home in 2018? (16:15) - NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes' tweet about Kopech and their relationship going back to high school (22:00) - What's next for Kopech? When will he become a full-time member of the rotation?

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