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Discussing contract extension White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Tuesday that the club began discussing a contract extension with Murakami's representation in late summer and those talks are ongoing, Bru...

Impact Murakami is set to earn $17.5 million in 2027 after inking a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox last offseason. However, it sounds like both sides have interest in an extension that would keep the Japanese slugger in Chicago longer. The 26-year-old slashed .207/.347/.478 with 35 home runs over 127 regular-season contests for the White Sox in 2026, but he also had a 35.4 percent strikeout rate and hit only .156/.299/.375 in the final two months of the regular season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hitters are winning more ABS challenges in the postseason, and teams are challenging more overall

Batters have been more successful with robot umpire challenges in the playoffs than during the regular season

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

White Sox strike out record 21 times, eliminated from Division Series after wasting 2-0 lead

The Chicago White Sox have exited the postseason after a lackluster offensive performance

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians Complete Historic Comeback vs. White Sox: 3 Takeaways From ALDS Game 5

The Guardians saved their best for last. Here are three takeaways from ALDS Game 5.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Complete Historic Comeback vs. White Sox: 3 Takeaways From ALDS Game 5

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game AL Division Series

Gavin Williams had 12 of a record 21 strikeouts by Cleveland pitchers, José Ramírez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 to com...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians and White Sox meet in decisive ALDS Game 5

The Cleveland Guardians play the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in Game 5 of the ALDS

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians ace Gavin Williams to start vs Sean Burke and White Sox in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5

Gavin Williams will start for the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox in the deciding Game 5 of their AL Division Series on Saturday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will NPB's 1st Triple Crown winner since Murakami jump to MLB? Four years before Munetaka Murakami had the White Sox on the brink of the American League Championship Series, he captured the Triple Crown...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

White Sox aim to clinch ALDS in Game 4 against Guardians

The Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians take the field in Game 4 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

White Sox try to clinch ALDS in Game 3 against Guardians

The Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians meet in Game 3 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

MLB Division Series Roundup: White Sox, Rays Each Move One Win From ALCS

Here is what stood out from Day 3 of the MLB Division Series.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Division Series Roundup: White Sox, Rays Each Move One Win From ALCS

White Sox surge past Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in ALDS and move within 1 win of ALCS

The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Sam Antonacci Lets White Sox Fans in on Hilarious ALDS Game 1 Story When Munetaka Murakami stepped up to the plate in the fourth inning, he gave White Sox fans exactly what they wanted. The emerging star watc...

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Cody Bellinger, Munetaka Murakami) The MLB Playoffs continue on Monday night, as the ALDS returns after a day off on Sunday. The Tampa Bay Rays are underdogs in Game 2 against...

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

White Sox bring 1-0 lead into ALDS Game 2 against Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox take the field in Game 2 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

'The whole mindset changed': Inside Munetaka Murakami's profound White Sox impact The free agent no one believed in and the team no one saw coming have combined to take this postseason by storm.

OCTOBER 4 • FANSIDED.COM

White Sox manager explains what Munetaka Murakami brings to lineup White Sox manager Will Venable discusses Munetaka Murakami's impact and how the Japanese slugger has helped fuel Chicago's postseason run.

OCTOBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

Dodgers Show Off Depth; Brewers Escape: 4 Takeaways From Division Series Game 1s

The MLB Division Series kicked off with a bang on Saturday, with clutch homers, dominant pitching and a controversial call.

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Show Off Depth; Brewers Escape: 4 Takeaways From Division Series Game 1s

Grant Taylor is Becoming a White Sox Playoff Legend The White Sox can point to several reasons they earned a 3-0 win over the host Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS. Timely hitting fro...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

MLB Division Series Roundup: Brewers' Wild Win, Yankees Get Blanked

The division series opened Saturday with four Game 1s, and the White Sox, Dodgers and Rays took early series leads.

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Division Series Roundup: Brewers' Wild Win, Yankees Get Blanked

Big Papi is already in postseason form 😂

Big Papi is already in postseason form 😂

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Murakami's 2-run homer sparks White Sox to 3-0 win in Game 1 of AL Division Series vs. Guardians

Munetaka Murakami delivers a crucial two-run homer for the Chicago White Sox in their 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Saturday

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

White Sox pegan primero: Chicago vence 3-0 a Guardians en Juego 1 de Serie Divisional Munetaka Murakami conectó un cuadrangular de dos carreras y cinco pitchers de Chicago se combinaron para limitar a Cleveland a tres hits.

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Murakami gave White Sox fans a good day 🍻

Murakami gave White Sox fans a good day 🍻

OCTOBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

Another day another Mune home run ⚾️

Another day another Mune home run ⚾️

OCTOBER 3 • FOX SPORTS