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Munetaka Murakami opens introductory presser with hilarious prop

Over the last several days, the Chicago White Sox worked diligently to secure Japan’s Munetaka Murakami. It worked to perfection as they signed Murakami to a $34 million contract.

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Power play: White Sox see Murakami fitting at 1B

The White Sox view newcomer Munetaka Murakami as a middle-of-the order bat who will start spring training as their first baseman, general manager Chris Getz said.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / December 22

3 takeaways from the Munetaka Murakami signing

Yesterday, the White Sox signed Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34M contract. The move was shocking for several reasons: the relatively short contract length, the fact that the White Sox were the team Murakami chose, and the difference between Murakami’s projected salaries and the actual result.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / December 21

Murakami fills lefty power void — but comes with development risk

After a winter filled with pedestrian free agent signings and anticlimactic trades, the White Sox finally jumped in the free agent pool with a cannonball into the deep end.

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Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / December 21

The White Sox Make a Statement Move, Sign Munetaka Murakami

In what is the biggest surprise of the offseason so far, the Chicago White Sox ink Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 21

White Sox talking with Mets, Reds about Luis Robert Jr. trade

The Chicago White Sox have already made one move on Sunday that has shaken the MLB landscape. Fresh off signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal, the White Sox could be closing in on a potential Luis Robert Jr.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / December 21

White Sox make unexpected move, sign Japanese star Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox, not expected to be key players in offseason free agency, are signing Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract, ESPN reported Sunday.

Chicago White Sox News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Chicago White Sox Land Standout Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox have shocked the world, making their first big free agent signing in years, landing left-handed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 21

White Sox Sign Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said at the MLB Winter Meetings in December that he could see the light at the end of the tunnel of the organization's rebuild.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami

At 25, Murakami joins the White Sox at the best time, as they're entering the third year of their rebuild and have one of the best young position player cores.

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

Munetaka Murakami gambling on himself with White Sox deal

Murakami had been one of the best power hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball during his time with the Yakult Swallows.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 21

White Sox add Japan’s home run champion with ‘superstar ceiling’ on $34 million contract

The Chicago White Sox just grabbed one of the biggest international baseball players. Chicago signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal Sunday, per ESPN.

Chicago White Sox News / New Baseball Media / December 22

White Sox to Sign Munetaka Murakami: What to Make of Move

Reports broke on December 21 that the Chicago White Sox will sign Munetaka Murakami. Heading into the year, Murakami came in as arguably the best available Japanese player.

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Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / December 21

Chicago White Sox sign Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to two-year deal

The Chicago White Sox improved their record by 19 games in 2025 (60-102) after coming off a historically awful season in 2024 (41-121), and they will continue to get better in 2026.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Japanese HR king Munetaka Murakami signs with surprising team

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami has chosen his MLB team, and it is not one that many would have predicted. Murakami, regarded as Japan’s home run king, is signing a 2-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21

White Sox To Sign Munetaka Murakami

The White Sox are in agreement with infielder Munetaka Murakami on a two-year deal worth $34MM, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan adds that Murakami is expected to play first base in Chicago.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

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Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 19

White Sox Hire Carlos Rodriguez As Assistant General Manager

The White Sox on Friday named Carlos Rodriguez as assistant general manager. Rodriguez is one of three people with that title in the White Sox front office, along with Josh Barfield and Jin Wong.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

White Sox Expected To Hire Carlos Rodriguez As Assistant GM

The White Sox are finalizing an agreement with Carlos Rodriguez to become an assistant general manager, reports James Fegan of Sox Machine. The team has yet to officially announce the news.

Dan Altavilla News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Twins, Dan Altavilla Agree To Minor League Contract

The Twins reached a minor league deal with reliever Dan Altavilla, reports Franycs Romero. The MAS+ Agency client will presumably receive a non-roster invite to MLB Spring Training.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 17

White Sox Announce Full 2026 Major League Coaching Staff

The White Sox on Wednesday announced the complete major league coaching staff for the 2026 season. Known returning coaches include second-year manager

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / December 17

Former general manager pitches idea of major free agent to join the Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are in a position where they need to begin showing success on the field. After a 60-102 record in 2025, the team has to improve. There are some free agents they can wind up signing, and one of them may be a player you may never think of as a fit.

Chicago White Sox News / Just Baseball / December 11

The Future of the Chicago White Sox Just Got Brighter

When the calendar turns to July 11, 2026, the Chicago White Sox will be selecting first with the potential to draft a franchise-altering player. A team that already showed progress in their rebuild down the stretch of 2025 is taking more steps forward this offseason.

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Everyone made the same joke about White Sox winning No. 1 pick in MLB Draft

Fans think that the Chicago White Sox have one (holy) figure to thank for their triumph in this week’s draft lottery. On Tuesday, the White Sox were revealed to have won this year’s MLB Draft Lottery.

Chicago White Sox News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Finally, Some Good News: White Sox Land No. 1 Pick In 2026

If you’re a fan of the Chicago White Sox, you’ve probably spent the last few years (decades?) staring into the abyss, wondering if the baseball gods have a personal vendetta against you.