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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, United States, Dec. 23 Kyodo - New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami puts on his new team cap and jersey during a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (L) shakes hands with General Manager Chris Getz on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami holds up a pair of white socks during a press conference where he was introduced at Rate Field in Chicago on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (R) holds his jersey with General Manager Chris Getz during a press conference where he was introduced at Rate Field in Chicago on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up during a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C, L) and his wife Mamiko (C, R) leave the field after attending an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko leave the field after attending an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C, R) and his wife Mamiko (C, L) leave the field after attending an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani heads to the field for workouts at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 30, 2025, a day before Game 6 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki jumps to field a grounder hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki jumps to field a grounder hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to the field as he is introduced before the start of Game 1 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to the field as he is introduced before the start of Game 1 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) steals second base during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) steals second base during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (L) high-fives pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) after the right-hander pitched the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) celebrates with teammates after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hug after the right-hander pitched the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C, facing camera) celebrates with teammates after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) celebrates with Shohei Ohtani (17) and other teammates after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks during a press conference after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks during a press conference after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks during a press conference after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks during a press conference after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto smiles after pitching the first complete game of his Major League Baseball career to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Championship Series between Dodgers and Brewers

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers touches helmets with first base coach Chris Woodward, after hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14, 2025.