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The Munetaka Murakami Era is Officially Underway for the White Sox

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White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami will report to Spring Training on Sunday

One of the most anticipated Spring Training arrivals will happen on Super Bowl Sunday. White Sox director of hitting Ryan Fuller shared on Saturday’s episode of Inside the Clubhouse that Japanese first baseman Munetaka Murakami will report to the team’s Glendale, Arizona, facility tomorrow.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 7

Yoshinobu Yamamoto had Request for Miguel Vargas After Munetaka Murakami Signed With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox signed Munetaka Murkamai to a two-year, $34 million contract on the eve of his posting window being set to close on Dec. 22. Murakami won back-to-back MVP Awards in the NPB from 2021-22, was a four-time All-Star and helped lead the Yakult Swallows to a championship in 2021.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / February 3

From Winston-Salem to Chicago: White Sox install bidets for Munetaka Murakami

You might be hard-pressed to find a more unusual headline this baseball season, but then again, the White Sox prove us wrong time and time again. MLB.com’s Scott Merkin shared a viral story on Monday detailing a unique request from Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2

Munetaka Murakami makes an unusual request of the White Sox

Munetaka Murakami does not have to deal with any cheap one-ply toilet paper. The new Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami made an unusual request of the team upon touring the team’s facilities earlier this offseason, White Sox GM Chris Getz revealed on Monday.

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Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / February 1

What’s the biggest reason why this White Sox season won’t be a waste?

We are launching a new daily article here at South Side Sox, more prominently than our items that pop up on The Feed. It falls under the category of White Sox Discussions, which you’ll see in a few weeks will also be our new branding for Game Threads.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / January 31

Munetaka Murakami addresses White Sox fans in video at SoxFest Live

Though he couldn’t be there in person, the White Sox’s biggest offseason acquisition still made an appearance Friday night at SoxFest Live. Japanese first baseman Munetaka Murakami addressed the White Sox faithful in a pre-recorded video that was played at Bridgeport’s Ramova Theater.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / January 26

This Chicago White Sox player was announced for 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Chicago White Sox have been excited about the debut of third baseman Munetaka Murakami, as he is coming over from Japan this season. With the World Baseball Classic taking place this Spring Training, the rosters are expected to be stacked.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / January 12

International Scouting Improvements Helped White Sox Land Munetaka Murakami

The simplest way to view the Munetaka Murakami signing is that he improves the White Sox going into 2026. But the big-picture perspective may be even more meaningful.

Athletics News / Chicago White Sox on SI / January 8

Will Venable's Time In Japan Offers Unique Perspective On Munetaka Murakami Signing

White Sox manager Will Venable has a unique perspective on the team's recent free agent signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Will played on Japanese Little League teams while his father, Max, played two seasons for the Chiba Lotte Marines following his 12-year MLB career.

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / January 7

White Sox southpaw dispels rumors of Murakami's strikeouts

White Sox southpaw dispels rumors of Munetaka Murakami's strikeouts

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / January 6

The Chicago White Sox need one player to step up in 2026 to advance their rebuild

The Chicago White Sox are on the precipice of being a competitive team once again, but are still a few pieces of the puzzle short of being a finished product.

Chicago White Sox News / South Side Sox / January 5

Murakami alone wouldn’t have saved the White Sox from 100 losses

Some say Pope Leo XIV blessed the White Sox with a miracle when Japanese phenom Munetaka Murakami signed with Chicago, but this underperforming team needs more than a miracle to crawl back to a winning record.