Chris Getz has already acknowledged interest in extending Munetaka Murakami, but two other emerging White Sox stars could also be worth locking up long term.

With Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato preparing to make the jump to MLB, the White Sox have reason to consider another big signing, but his similarities to Munetaka Murakami raise questions about his fit in Chicago.

This $200M contract prediction would be risky for this White Sox slugger.

When the Chicago White Sox acquired Munetaka Murakami on a two-year, $34 million mega-contract ahead of the 2026 season, some analysts framed it as a high-upside gamble. They raised questions about whether the Japanese slugger can have a smooth transition from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the Major Leagues and whether he has the real …

October was an eye-opener for the future of the team

The Chicago White Sox 2026 season was nothing short of magical. The White Sox had lost 100 games the previous three seasons and were projected to be in the cellar of the American League Central once again in 2026. Instead, the White Sox proved everyone wrong. Behind a strong core of young hitters and encouraging pitching from both the starting rotation and bullpen, Chicago made the playoffs ...

Chris Getz confirmed that the White Sox have been engaged in contract extension discussions with Munetaka Murakami, signaling that keeping the Japanese slugger in Chicago remains a priority.

The White Sox slugger joins Kevin McGonigle and Parker Messick on an all-AL Central rookie ballot

While the Chicago White Sox's 2026 season was a major success coming off three consecutive 100-loss seasons, it was a disappointing end for this young team.