The Latest Breaking News from Michael Kopech

Underwhelming first half shows that the team needs some emotion, any kind of emotion.

Twins improve to 5-0 against White Sox.

CHICAGO — Oh, Guaranteed Rate Field, you guaranteed-run feast. How the Twins have missed you.

Kepler, Polanco, Kirilloff, Miranda go deep against Kopech in right-hander’s latest rocky start.

“It’s just standing on it, trusting it and throwing with what I have that day,” Kopech said.

“I’m super passionate and super happy for the guy on the mound for striking a guy out,” McGuire says.

Kopech gave up two runs in the first on Mike Trout’s RBI double and his own error covering first base trying to finish a double play, allowing Trout to score. Two more runs on Luis Renfigo’s homer made it 4-0.

CHICAGO — Jorge Mateo took Michael Kopech’s 99-mph fastball to the ribs, and then the jawing began. Soon, members of the Orioles and Chicago White Sox streamed onto the field from the dugouts and bullpens to continue the discussion. Although tempers remained high, players and coaches returned to where they…

But the bigger concern is the Sox’ offense, which managed only one hit Friday.

Jose Abreu expresses unwavering support for manager Tony La Russa.

HOUSTON — Houston Astros mascot Orbit walked around foul territory with a small disco ball hanging from a string. The mascot would stop and encourage the person close to the ball to dance.