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Murakami (fatigue) rests ahead of long journey to Japan for World Baseball Classic GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami’s last game with the White Sox before joining Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic ended with the...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Scratched due to fatigue Murakami was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers due to general fatigue, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact The White Sox are saying it's precautionary in advance of his long travel day to Japan for the World Baseball Classic. Ryan Galanie has replaced Murakami in the lineup at first base and will bat ninth. Murakami is expected back for the final week of spring training following the WBC.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ramen noodles on cheat day?! Murakami laser-focused on baseball GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami is all about baseball. All the time. In a recent interview with MLB.com, the power-packed first baseman...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLB.COM

Japan’s Best World Baseball Classic Lineup: Reigning Champs Can Run It Back

Until proven otherwise, Japan still sits on the throne as the kings of World Baseball Classic.

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Japan’s Best World Baseball Classic Lineup: Reigning Champs Can Run It Back

Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery set to duel for South Side home run crown | Sporting News These two could be neck and neck at the end of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

Lenyn Sosa is coming off the best of his four seasons with the Chicago White Sox

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

White Sox unveil expanded spring training rotation as competition begins While much of the talk of White Sox camp has surrounded the arrival of Munetaka Murakami and the team’s outfield competition, the team has q...

FEBRUARY 21 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox new star Munetaka Murakami nearly missed his MLB debut for the silliest reason | Sporting News This would've been quite the way to get things started.

FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Murakami shakes off traffic delay ahead of Cactus League debut with the White Sox Munetaka Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut with the Chicago White Sox

FEBRUARY 21 • ABCNEWS.COM

White Sox prospect certainly felt his 1st spring HR: 'Reality hit there' MESA, Ariz. -- Sam Antonacci swiped the spotlight from Munetaka Murakami during the White Sox 8-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday. Murakami...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Fighting Traffic And 'Butterflies,' Murakami Impresses In Spring Training Debut

Munetaka Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut with the Chicago White Sox.

FEBRUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS

Fighting Traffic And 'Butterflies,' Murakami Impresses In Spring Training Debut

Murakami JUST makes debut after traffic jam, then promptly blisters baseball MESA, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami's first White Sox start, scheduled for Friday at Sloan Park, was almost delayed until Saturday’s Cactus Lea...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Remember These Moves: 5 Under-The-Radar Deals From MLB Offseason

For all the major moves that have defined the offseason, there were some under-the-radar deals that deserve more attention.

FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Remember These Moves: 5 Under-The-Radar Deals From MLB Offseason

Murakami's work ethic being noticed by his new coaches and teammates GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon used one word when asked for a first impression of Munetaka Murakami. “Worker.”

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

Murakami to make Cactus League debut on Friday GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami's Cactus League debut with the White Sox is scheduled for Friday against the Cubs at Sloan Park, accord...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Talk of camp: Mune drawing attention from Japanese greats GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Add Shingo Takatsu to the list of people who were surprised by Munetaka Murakami’s selection of the White Sox via free ag...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

White Sox fans' first Munetaka Murakami look will exceed your expectations It’s been one week since Munetaka Murakami arrived in Arizona to begin his White Sox career. The Japanese superstar stunned the baseball wor...

FEBRUARY 15 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

'Just be Mune': Fun-loving Murakami fitting right in with White Sox GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Here’s a quick snapshot of Munetaka Murakami's first week as part of the White Sox, after the 26-year-old free agent join...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

The Hype is Very Real for Munetaka Murakami at White Sox Spring Training Munetaka Murakami has yet to even play a game for the Chicago White Sox, but he already feels like their biggest star in years. The Japanese...

FEBRUARY 14 • SI.COM

Munetaka Murakami has incredible reaction to White Sox putting bidets in clubhouse | Sporting News Munetaka Murakami makes a great point about bidets.

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could play some third base White Sox manager Will Venable said Friday that he expects Murakami to play "some" at third base, but "most of his time will be spent at first," Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Third base was Murakami's primary position in Japan, but he's seen as a defensive liability there and is a better roster fit at first base for the White Sox, anyway. However, it's possible the 26-year-old sees enough action at the hot corner in order to retain eligibility at the position in fantasy for 2027. Miguel Vargas is slated to be the team's everyday third baseman.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Getting up to speed Murakami will have his Cactus League debut delayed until Feb. 28, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact It was always the White Sox's plan to bring Murakami along slowly as he adjusts to his first season stateside, though Feb. 28 represents a later exhibition debut than originally anticipated. There doesn't appear to be any cause for concern at this point, as he's still expected to appear in a few Cactus League games before playing in the World Baseball Classic.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Kay warns the rest of MLB that Munetaka Murakami is the real deal | Sporting News Opposing pitchers may want to take notice.

FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

White Sox sadly welcome Munetaka Murakami in most White Sox way possible This past Sunday was supposed to be an exciting day for White Sox fans, as Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami arrived at Camelback Ranch t...

FEBRUARY 10 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic

Spring training starts Tuesday as pitchers and catchers return to the field just 102 days after the World Series

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

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