The Los Angeles Dodgers added 25-year-old infielder Christian Cairo from the New York Mets on Monday, claiming him off waivers after being designated for assignment.
The Chicago White Sox, desperate for a slugger in 2026, made a risky move by signing Japanese phenom Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal.
The offseason has arrived, but there’s no rule against watching a few White Sox highlights to get us through it. Each week, I’ll pick a player and revisit five plays worth another look.
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
The 2026 season was a resounding success for the Chicago White Sox. Now they need to build on that success.
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
White Sox general manager Chris Getz confirmed Wednesday that the club is still in talks with Munetaka Murakami‘s representatives about a contract extension.
Munetaka Murakami stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning of Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians. The Chicago White Sox trailed 2-0, but one swing could have changed the direction of their season.
Munetaka Murakami made quite the impression during his rookie season. Not only did Murakami become a fan-favorite with the Chicago White Sox, but he also recorded 35 home runs.
When Munetaka Murakami was named an All-Star during his rookie season, he seemed like a shoo-in to receive the first nine-figure contract in White Sox history.
Munetaka Murakami expressed gratitude for his first season with the Chicago White Sox after their postseason run ended with a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday.
After dominating the Chicago White Sox in Game 2, Gavin Williams is starting the decisive American League Division Series Game 5 for the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Munetaka Murakami turned heads during and after the Chicago White Sox’s 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Chicago White Sox may be MLB's ultimate Cinderella team this postseason, but that doesn't mean the team endorsed by the Pope is ready to go home any time soon.
The White Sox clinched a postseason berth on Thursday with a 9-1 win over the Royals in Kansas City. The scoreboard said October. Munetaka Murakami said 100.
Vargas, the White Sox's best player in 2026, leads the team in several categories, including home runs, runs batted in, runs scored and stolen bases.
Earlier this season, the Chicago White Sox’s decision to sign free agent Munetaka Murakami looked like one of the biggest bargains of the offseason. Chicago landed the slugger on a two-year, $34 million deal, and despite missing time with a hamstring injury, Murakami came out firing.
Munetaka Murakami might have broken out of his month-plus slump with a home run, a triple, a run scored and three RBI in the Chicago White Sox's win over the Detroit Tigers.
The White Sox are sitting only half a game ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central race.
Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas are all hitting below .225 in September.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami joined an elite group of Japanese-born players with his 30th home run on Saturday.
Murakami and the White Sox offense need to return to the production they had during the first half of the 2026 season.
Murakami has been worth every dollar for the Chicago White Sox this season. A long-term deal could be a perfect solution for both sides given the impact he has made on their lineup.
The Chicago White Sox have gotten unexpected contributions from several players all season long. One of those has been All-Star outfielder Tristan Peters.
Munetaka Murakami almost has to be seen to be believed at this point. The Chicago White Sox slugger Murakami crushed a monster opposite-field home run
Continuously showing a flair for the dramatic during his debut MLB season, Munetaka Murakami delivered on a day intended to honor the Japanese rookie.
The final participant for the 2026 Home Run Derby has been announced, and it comes as no shock that it is the Chicago White Sox's Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Murakami was easily the runaway favorite for AL Rookie of the Year before his hamstring injury.
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