The Pirates are targeting Kazuma Okamoto after fellow Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami signed with the White Sox.

Munetaka Murakami is officially joining the Chicago White Sox in an unexpected twist. These MLB teams might look silly for not outbidding the Southsiders.

With the news of Munetaka Murakami signing with the White Sox, we asked MLB insider Mark Feinsand to examine the contract and how the White Sox proceed from here. Murakami’s two-year, $34 million cont

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly popped up as a potential suitor for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami two days before his posting deadline.

With Eugenio Suarez still on the free agent market and their third base situation up in the air, the Seattle Mariners were in discussions to bring two-time Japa

Blackburn, 32, split last season between the Mets and the Yankees, compiling a 6.23 ERA (66 ERA+) and a 2.83 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He did make some arsenal tweaks with the Yankees, leaning more on his sinker and cutter, that could lead to better results in 2026.

There's a ton of mystery surrounding the potential destination for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, and not much has changed.

Munetaka Murakami may have signed elsewhere but the New York Yankees can scout him from afar while he proves his worth with the White Sox.