# Murakami’s Breakout Season Shocks League

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Podcast: [Chicago White Sox Today | 2 Minute News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-white-sox-today-2-minute-news-the-daily-news-now-7458111)
Published: 2026-05-29T18:08:03+00:00
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Munetaka Murakami is exploding onto the MLB scene, smashing 20 homers and leading the Chicago White Sox with elite stats that have him atop Bleacher Report’s 2026 winners list. Signed for $34M, skeptics doubted his ceiling—but his .242 average, 1.9 WAR, and 164 OPS+ prove he’s a superstar in the making. With a contract expiring after 2027, the White Sox are already eyeing a long-term deal to lock down their future cornerstone. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4977180048e890e3

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