Munetaka Murakami - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Launches late home run Murakami went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two walks and an additional run scored during the White Sox's 8-5 loss to the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact The Rays held a comfortable 8-3 lead in the ninth inning, but Murakami made the score more respectable after smacking a two-run homer off Yoendrys Gomez. It was Murakami's first home run since April 4 and fifth of the year, which leads the White Sox and is tied for fourth most in the American League. He has demonstrated power early on in his first major-league season but has just a .167 batting average on 70 plate appearances and a 33.8 percent strikeout rate, and his 39.2 percent whiff rate is one of the worst in MLB.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out twice Saturday Murakami went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts during the White Sox's 2-0 loss to the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Murakami opened his first MLB season strongly with three home runs in three consecutive games and was up to four homers and seven RBI through eight contests. However, he has cooled off the plate as of late, and over his seven games he has gone 1-for-20 with six walks, three runs scored and nine strikeouts. These are the kind of growing pains are to be expected for Murakami, but he'll have plenty of runway to work on his game at the plate after signing a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox in December.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals play the Chicago White Sox Saturday

The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox on Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dylan Hernandez is already connecting Dodgers to Japanese slugger taking MLB by storm Dylan Hernandez is already circling Munetaka Murakami as a future Dodgers star after a hot start to his rookie season.

5 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Anthony Kay earns first MLB win since 2021 as White Sox shut out Royals 2-0

Anthony Kay allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first major league victory since July 2021 as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

White Sox bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Royals

The Chicago White Sox come into the matchup with the Kansas City Royals after losing three in a row

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Munetaka Murakami's hot start for White Sox isn't a fluke for 2 reasons | Sporting News The White Sox might have a gem on a very reasonable contract in Murakami.

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Receiving first day off Murakami is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The 26-year-old started the White Sox's first 10 games of the season but will take a seat after going 2-for-16 in the past five contests. Murakami has showcased his power upside already with four homers, but the swing-and-miss in his stroke has also been evident with a 31 percent strikeout rate. Lenyn Sosa is taking over at first base Tuesday for Chicago.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays promote Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply, option Lazaro Estrada and Brendon Little to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-hander Austin Voth and lefty Joe Mantiply to their major league roster Sunday, and both were available for their game against the White Sox in...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Murakami and Montgomery homers help power White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer and Colson Montgomery followed with a solo shot in Chicago’s three-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 for their...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami making MLB history even Shohei Ohtani hasn't achieved | Sporting News Murakami is making headlines for all the right reasons.

APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Peters' single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener

Tristan Peters capped a two-run 10th inning with an RBI single and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a wild home opener

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

White Sox making MLB look silly with Munetaka Murakami move | Sporting News Chicago took the risk.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

White Sox AL Central rivals may give Munetaka Murakami his biggest award competition The emergence of Munetaka Murakami was better than any White Sox fan could have hoped for in 2026, as the Japanese phenom started his MLB ca...

APRIL 1 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Conine hits a 2-run homer, Marlins score 4 runs in 4th inning in 9-2 win over White Sox

The Miami Marlins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-2 with Griffin Conine’s late homer

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Munetaka Murakami, Chase DeLauter Lead a Historic Opening Weekend for Rookies Munetaka Murakami homered in each of his first three big league games. Chase DeLauter hit four home runs against three All-Star pitchers. On...

MARCH 31 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season

Miguel Vargas hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hays hammered a three-run shot and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 for their first win t...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Mariners already one of many teams eating crow over Munetaka Murakami decision Munetaka Murakami is already lighting it up with the White Sox, likely leading a segment of the Mariners fanbase to wonder about what could...

MARCH 30 • SODOMOJO.COM

White Sox need offensive spark beyond Munetaka Murakami's historic start | Sporting News Murakami needs some help.

MARCH 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Today's Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 including Corey Seager, Munetaka Murakami, and more for March 30, 2026 The opening series of all MLB teams have concluded. Surprisingly, the Angels lead all squads with nine home runs.

MARCH 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami makes offseason concerns look ridiculous in hindsight | Sporting News Murakami has already dispelled a lot of the worries about his game a few days into the season.

MARCH 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Christian Yelich homers to cap a 6-run rally in the 8th inning as Brewers beat White Sox 9-7

Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez to cap a six-run rally in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season-opening sweep by beating the...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Stays hot with another homer Murakami went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during the White Sox's 9-7 loss to the Brewers on Sunday.

Impact Murakami continued his excellent start to his MLB career Sunday with a solo home run off Brandon Sproat in the second inning. All three of Murakami's hits through three games have resulted in solo homers, and he's also shown discipline at the plate with four walks across 13 plate appearances. The 26-year-old has clearly brought his power over from Japan, where he recorded 246 home runs over an eight-season span in Nippon Professional Baseball.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Munetaka Murakami Joins MLB History, Already Looks Like a White Sox Star The Chicago White Sox may have a superstar on their hands. Munetaka Murakami has looked as good as advertised since he shockingly signed wit...

MARCH 29 • SI.COM

Rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami providing White Sox with rare feel-good moments | Sporting News The first-year first baseman slammed three home runs in his first three MLB games.

MARCH 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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