MUNETAKA MURAKAMI #5 - FIRST BASEMAN - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
29  HR  •
59  RBI  •
.211  AVG 
#5 - FIRST BASEMAN - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
29 HR
59 RBI
.211 AVG
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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
White Sox make embarrassing Munetaka Murakami mistake with locker misspelling | Sporting News This is a rough look for the White Sox organization.
FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox

Healthy again, Austin Hays is looking to make the most of a new opportunity with the Chicago White Sox
FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with White Sox

Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $6 million, one-year contract
FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press
The arrival of Munetaka Murakami leads to a big clubhouse change | Sporting News The White Sox are doing their best to make Murakami feel comfortable.
FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Chicago White Sox installing new feature to clubhouse following Japanese star's suggestion The Chicago White Sox will definitely be looking to improve on the MLB campaign they had last year, when they finished with a 60-102 record...
FEBRUARY 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Murakami represents dawn of a new day for White Sox. Dawn of a new bidet, too CHICAGO -- There will be a new White Sox addition within their 2026 Rate Field home clubhouse, thanks to another new addition within their 2...
FEBRUARY 2 • MLB.COM
White Sox add new faces from the AL East to support Munetaka Murakami ahead of next MLB season In addition to Munetaka Murakami, the Chicago White Sox continue to strengthen their roster in the best possible way ahead of the next MLB s...
FEBRUARY 1 • BOLAVIP.COM

White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami was a big topic of conversation at the Chicago White Sox fan festival
FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

White Sox players embrace higher expectations after young core showed promise last season

Chicago White Sox players are embracing higher expectations
JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

GM Getz, manager Venable see White Sox building on progress they made last season

General manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable see the Chicago White Sox being able to build on the progress they showed last season
JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says

The Chicago White Sox have added Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with the right-hander
JANUARY 23 • Associated Press
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