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James Fegan of Sox Machine joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the White Sox surprising season, Munetaka Murakami's rookie season, the race in the AL Central with the Guardians, and more.
Happy Friday! Gene is pumped for tonight to throw out the first pitch at the Rochester Red Wings game. Also Gene shares an accolade. We will speak to the new head coach of the Knighthawks & Gene makes some suggestions for the MLB Home-Run Derby.
Episode 171 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with the first place Chicago White Sox, who suddenly sit atop the AL Central at 36-31 after starting the season 6-13. We break down whether this surge is actually sustainable, how Chicago has gone 29-17 since April 18, why their top-five offense has changed the entire outlook, and how Munetaka Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas, Davis Martin, and top prospect Braden Montgomery have turned the White Sox into one of baseball's best stories. From there, we dive into Bryce Eldridge's unbelievable signature moment in San Francisco. Just two days after striking out with a chance to tie the game, the 21-year-old rookie launched an ultimate grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to complete an 11-10 Giants comeback over the Nationals. We discuss the Giants erasing a 9-1 deficit, Eldridge becoming the youngest player in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam, Matt Chapman's monster game, and one of the most improbable wins in franchise history. We also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr. landing back on the injured list with another Grade 1 left hamstring strain, what it means for the Braves, and the bigger question of whether he is still a superstar. Acuña's 2023 MVP résumé is undeniable, but with two IL stints this season, multiple major injuries since 2021, and current numbers below his usual standard, the conversation has shifted from talent to availability. Plus, Drew Rasmussen dominates the Red Sox with a career-high 13 strikeouts over seven shutout innings, Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts while his season-long struggles continue, the Athletics and Brewers turn Las Vegas Ballpark into a launching pad, Dalton Rushing's villain reputation grows after another controversial slide, and we make our official Men's College World Series picks with Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, West Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Troy all fighting for Omaha.
Demetrius, the managing editor from our sister site, Battery Power, joined Visiting Dugout to chat about the Atlanta Braves. With a new manager, and strong pitching and offensive firepower, Atlanta leads the National League and seems to be firing on all cylinders. Demetrius shared what is going right, and how he is taking things one day at a time. There will also be a lot of old friends back for the series, as the White Sox will see Chris Sale and Martín Pérez. Before wrapping up, the pair talked about how players like Munetaka Murakami are good for growing baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
El paso mágico de los White Sox se ve sacudido por la dolorosa lesión de Munetaka Murakami; el zurdo Cristopher Sánchez se mete a los libros de Cooperstown tras firmar una racha impecable de más de 50 entradas sin permitir carrera con los Phillies, Shohei Ohtani con una efectividad microscópica de 0.74 y Jacob Misiorowski desata el fuego en Milwaukee. La intensa guerra entre MLB y el Sindicato de Jugadores tras las propuestas del nuevo CBA ¡Y MÁS!¡Síguenos en redes sociales! https://www.instagram.com/pelotaenorbita https://www.facebook.com/pelotaenorbitahttps://www.tiktok.com/@pelotaenorbitahttps://x.com/Pelotaenorbita
White Sox offense is still producing without Munetaka Murakami (Hour 1) full 2661 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:44:40 +0000 cXU4gPPs2f38sGWcdgidMiu5CTOfoRQC sports Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel sports White Sox offense is still producing without Munetaka Murakami (Hour 1) Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwav
On The Wire Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Opening, News & Injury Roundup Players discussed: Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, Byron Buxton, Daulton Varsho, J.C. Escarra, Alí Sánchez Aaron Judge lands on the IL with a rib stress injury and the fantasy fallout. Spencer Jones receives another opportunity with the Yankees. Additional injury and roster news from around MLB. 20:00 – News Continued & Prospect Promotions Players discussed: Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Munetaka Murakami, Samad Taylor, Mitch Garver, Evan Carter, Justin Foscue, Ezequiel Duran, Nicky Lopez, Corey Seager, Josh Jung Playing-time implications from recent call-ups and roster moves. Prospect opportunities and changing depth charts around the league. 39:30 – Power FAAB Targets Players discussed: Jacob Gonzalez, James Tibbs III, Munetaka Murakami Top power-focused additions for managers chasing home runs and RBI. Discussion of Gonzalez's opportunity with the White Sox and long-term outlook. 44:45 – Speed FAAB Targets Players discussed: Jonah Cox, Leody Taveras Speed-focused pickups for stolen bases and runs scored. Playing-time outlooks and weekly schedule advantages. 51:00 – Pitching FAAB Targets Players discussed: Grant Holmes, Martín Pérez, Stephen Kolek, Trevor Rogers Streaming options and rotation adds for wins and strikeouts. Two-start pitchers and favorable matchups highlighted. 59:00 – Saves & Ratio Targets Players discussed: Alex Lange, Lucas Erceg Bullpen situations to monitor. Potential changing of the guard in Kansas City's ninth inning. 1:05:00 – Wildcard Targets & Final Notes Players discussed: James Tibbs III, Daulton Varsho, Byron Buxton, Alí Sánchez, J.C. Escarra High-upside stash candidates and watch-list names. Final injury updates and FAAB strategy thoughts for June. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ explain his approach to the highs and lows of the long MLB season. After that, the guys discussed how Spiegel may be leaking confidences in his proclamation that the White Sox will go .500 without star slugger Munetaka Murakami across the next four to six weeks.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s first home run of the season, injuries to Munetaka Murakami and Craig Kimbrel, a crotch-related suspension precedent, the mystery of Julio Rodriguez’s defense, Roki Sasaki’s surge, the phenomenon of National Anthem standoffs, Carmen Mlodzinski’s brief relief revolt, whether Victor Wembanyama would be a good pitcher, Aaron Ashby’s weirdly winning ways, (1:04:19) whether the Brewers have somehow solved clutch hitting, and the possibility of a Craig Breslow “interpreter.” Audio intro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Tatis HR Link to Tatis HR website Link to Kimbrel injury news Link to MLBTR on Murakami Link to Murakami injury play Link to BP on Gonzalez Link to Elly injury news Link to Pérez injury news Link to gracilis muscle wiki Link to Papelbon article 1 Link to Papelbon article 2 Link to Papelbon article 3 Link to Julio’s defense at Savant Link to Julio’s defense at FG Link to May leaders in pitcher WAR Link to Wrobleski spreadies article Link to standoff ejections article Link to standoff ejections article Link to Mlodzinski article 1 Link to Mlodzinski article 2 Link to Mlodzinski article 3 Link to team SP WAR Link to team RP WAR Link to Pirates pitcher WAR leaders Link to Jaso EW wiki Link to Jaso on EW Link to Wemby baseball photo post Link to Wemby baseball photo Link to Shelob wiki Link to Wemby’s Yankee Stadium visit Link to Wemby’s first pitch video Link to Wemby height article 1 Link to Wemby height article 2 Link to pitcher win leaders Link to Ashby’s game log Link to single-season RP leaders Link to Face obit Link to Sheehan on clutch Link to Episode 2263 wiki Link to Brewers clutch data Link to 2026 tOPS+ w/RISP Link to Brooklyn clutch streak Link to New York clutch streak Link to Philly clutch streak Link to Gumbel distribution wiki Link to Clay Davenport’s adjusted standings Link to BaseRuns standings page Link to Dan S. on the Brewers Link to Brewers wOBA w/RISP Link to Brewers wOBA w/no RISP Link to Brewers xWOBA w/RISP Link to Brewers xWOBA w/no RISP Link to Brewers wOBA w/RISP at home Link to Brewers wOBA w/RISP on the road Link to Brewers BABIP w/RISP Link to Brewers BABIP w/no RISP Link to Brewers Whiff% w/RISP Link to Brewers Whiff% w/no RISP Link to Brewers Pull% w/RISP Link to Brewers Pull% w/no RISP Link to Super Saiyan wiki Link to Marmol on Brewers sign-stealing Link to Brewers sign-stealing rumor Link to “man in white” story 1 Link to “man in white” story 2 Link to “man in white” story 3 Link to Healey on Breslow Link to “anger translator” sketch Link to Brown trade news Link to Yankees scoring stat 1 Link to Yankees scoring stat 2 Link to Mlodzinski update 1 Link to Mlodzinski update 2 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Matt Spiegel may be leaking confidences in his proclamation that the White Sox will go .500 without star slugger Munetaka Murakami across the next four to six weeks.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if the White Sox can keep playing good baseball with star slugger Munetaka Murakami ruled out four to six weeks with a hamstring strain. After that, the guys reacted to the news that the White Sox will host an old-timers home run derby this summer.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to discuss White Sox star slugger Munetaka Murakami's hamstring injury, the club's pitching, the AL Central race and more.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey and defensive lineman/linebacker Joe Barna to discuss head coach Bret Bielema's leadership, the team's outlook for 2026 and more. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the show to discuss star slugger Munetaka Murakami's hamstring injury, the club's pitching, the AL Central race and more.
On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Mike Couillard subs in again for B-Don to navigate the latest MLB moves, including call-up of injury replacements for Munetaka Murakami and Teoscar Hernandez, and star performances, focusing on whether Cristopher Sanchez or Jacob Misiorowski is the May NL Pitcher of the Month. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Happy Pride and welcome to June, where the Asians in Baseball underdogs are CRUSHING IT.3:45 - First up in position player news, some big moves this week that include Munetaka Murakami going on the 10-day IL, Jung Hoo Lee is ELITE elite (like, hitting 517 in his last 7 games elite), and the Red Sox Asians -- Yoshida, Wong, and Kiner-Falefa -- are HOT at the plate...even if their team is not. 20:45 - Ohtani the hitter is back to his old form, giving himself run support and generally just being the GOAT. And Naomi has a word for Brewers fans (hint: it's the same one that Ohtani uses when he's frustrated on the mound...)26:40 - Ohtani the pitcher is NOT satisfied with 6 innings of no-hit ball!!34:36 - In pitching news, Imai tosses the bulk of a combined Astros no-hitter, Kai Wei Teng seems quite comfortable in his new role as a starter, and we don't know what the heck is going on over at the Mets, but we do know that Jonah Tong and Sean Manaea are up for the task of righting the ship. 50:42 - This week's hot topic: What are we going to do with Hyeseong Kim and the Dodgers???
Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”
Braves First to 40 Wins + White Sox Are LEGIT! Tatis Finally Homers | Flippin' Bats The Atlanta Braves became the first team in MLB to 40 wins and continue to look like the best team in baseball. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox are officially for real, they've already matched their entire 2024 win total before June, Munetaka Murakami is smashing records with 20 HRs as a rookie, and the energy on the South Side is back. Plus: - Fernando Tatis Jr. finally ends his homer drought with a massive 451-foot bomb - The Mariners have taken control of the AL West - Christopher Sanchez vs Jacob Misiorowski — Who had the better month? - Full Power Rankings + Team of the Month Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Around the MLB 6:28 White Sox On Fire 9:30 Fernando Tatis Jr Homers 11:43 Sanchez or Miz in May? 16:14 New MLB Power Rankings 26:20 Team of the MONTH 31:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if the White Sox can keep playing good baseball with star slugger Munetaka Murakami ruled out four to six weeks with a hamstring strain.
When the Toronto Blue Jays went on their incredible World Series run last season, there was plenty of hope that it was the start of what could be a dominant run by a stacked team. Fast forward to 2026, and Toronto finds itself in a bit of a sticky situation. Although, based on last year's success, all hope might not be lost just yet. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by special guests Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi to break down what has gone wrong this year for the reigning American League champions and whether injuries are the main reason for their sluggish first two months. Even though the Blue Jays might be nine games back in the AL East, they currently hold a Wild Card spot, and with players returning from the IL, it still could be a very exciting summer in Canada. Also on this episode, Jordan and Ben talk about the remarkable turnaround season the Chicago White Sox are having, which sees them sitting just one game back in the AL Central while also occupying a Wild Card spot. Instead of being sellers at the deadline, they could find themselves as buyers. However, with the injury to rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami, will the White Sox be able to tread water until he returns? The guys then discuss the Seattle Mariners' use of piggyback pitching, the New York Yankees continuing to impress and their thoughts on the latest power rankings. 2:37 - The Opener: White Sox roll on 19:54 - Nationals also offering a turnaround 35:01 - Issues plaguing the Blue Jays 51:30 - State of Toronto pitching and hitting 1:09:27 - Around the League: Mariners pitching strategy 1:21:38 - Power rankings thoughts Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes get into the weeds on their recent update to the Dynasty 500 and Fantasy Prospects 400. (5:00) Jacob Misiorowski budding ace?(8:00) Jesus Made the top prospect in baseball for good reason.(13:00) Cam Schlittler continues to climb.(16:00) Kyle Schwarber the new David Ortiz?(20:00) Franklin Arias(23:00) AJ Ewing(27:00) Michael Harris(29:00) Byron Buxton(34:00) Munetaka Murakami(36:00 Max ClarkOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest White Sox and Cubs storylines.
The Chicago White Sox end the month of May on a high note, despite the injury to Munetaka Murakami, and are now one game behind first place in their division. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are happy that the month is over after an awful slump.
Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Sean Anderson of CHGO Sporst following the White Sox' SWEEP of the Tigers and taking 3 of 4 from the Twins! Sean talks about the positives from the early division race as we enter a new month and why he's not going to overreact to how the White Sox do during their early June stretch. How will Munetaka Murakami's injury impact the team, and what role can we hope that Jacob Gonzalez fills in his absence? The crew also talks about Sean Burke and Noah Schultz and what changes they might need to make, but also some positive from the two young starters. Finally, the crew gets a bit into Trade Deadline talk and who might be good fits for the White Sox to target regardless of results. Make sure to tune in!
Elly De La Cruz is undergoing an urgent Monday morning MRI after exiting early with right hamstring tightness. Corey Pieper analyzes the massive fallout from weekend injury news, key Statcast trends, the Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The medical updates are altering the fantasy landscape as Munetaka Murakami is sidelined for up to six weeks with a severe hamstring injury, Eury Perez suffers an eight-week gracilis strain, and both Casey Mize and Bailey Ober hit the shelf. Fantasy managers get a breath of fresh air as Logan Webb and Jung Hoo Lee return from the injured list. Statcast data signals a massive buying opportunity for Shota Imanaga despite coughing up three home runs, as his underlying vertical approach angle remains elite. Conversely, look under the hood of Bailey Ober's horrific twelve-hit shellacking, where a sudden velocity dip preceded his immediate move to the injured list with elbow inflammation. For the Waiver Wire, we map out priority additions available in most shallow configurations, highlighting deep-league stashes like Jake Bauers, Carson Benge, Curtis Mead, Tatsuya Imai, Kai-Wei Teng, and Troy Melton. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The White Sox enter June with a 32-27 record and are a game out of the AL Central lead, but things are in a precarious position with Munetaka Murakami out for 4-6 weeks. Greg explains why this stretch of baseball will define whether or not the Sox are a contender for the long haul. Plus Greg also evaluates the issues surrounding the Sox starting pitching depth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Will the White Sox be able to survive without Munetaka Murakami? (Hour 1) full 2533 Sun, 31 May 2026 17:08:21 +0000 TprVf6k0ERhL5DIjnxn4qz3MEYTxGBx2 sports Hit & Run with Matt Spiegel sports Will the White Sox be able to survive without Munetaka Murakami? (Hour 1) Hit & Run is a Chicago baseball staple, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on 670 The Score during the MLB season. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperw
Ramirez: Munetaka Murakami will be out 4-6 weeks, James Fegan interview (Hour 2) full 2518 Sat, 30 May 2026 18:09:00 +0000 bZLcZncqZCvMKz3HZpGvu7AD6z3VwC3x sports Best of 104.3 The Score sports Ramirez: Munetaka Murakami will be out 4-6 weeks, James Fegan interview (Hour 2) Best of 104.3 The Score Best of 104.3 The Score is a curated snapshot of the station at its best, delivering the standout moments Chicago sports fans don't want to miss. Featuring top interviews, expert commentary, and memorable segments from across the lineup, the podcast covers everything from Bears Sundays and Cubs summers to Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox headlines. Whether you're catching up or reliving the biggest conversations of the day, Best of 104.3 The Score brings the voices, stories, and debates that power Chicago sports talk into one easy listen. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player
White Sox could lose Munetaka Murakami for a few weeks, Chin Music (Hour 1) full 2663 Sat, 30 May 2026 15:23:11 +0000 TTbdIUQ7H4cQaDCsgFsoqwnW3KKNHKIs sports Inside The Clubhouse sports White Sox could lose Munetaka Murakami for a few weeks, Chin Music (Hour 1) Bruce Levine and David Haugh host Inside the Clubhouse, discussing the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines while also welcoming on great guests from across the baseball landscape. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.ampe
The Approach Angle Nate Schwartz (@_nateschwartz) and Kyle Bland (@blandalytics) talk about four hitters who are doing something new. After spending the last couple of weeks building up the analytical toolkit on the hitting side, the two investigate hitters who are doing something new—for better or worse. They start with Gunnar Henderson's struggles, looking at how his swing has changed from past years and the effect that has on his decision-making. Then, they look at Munetaka Murakami's breakout season and talk about how his approach is sustainable despite an exceptionally high whiff rate. After that, they take a stab at why Fernando Tatis Jr. has no home runs and project what he'll look like for the rest of the season and beyond. Finally, they evaluate Jordan Walker's breakout season, and why a bunch of small changes are going a long way. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
MLB salary cap or spending floor — and which one actually fixes baseball? On Episode 518 of the Sports Chasers Baseball Dugout Report, Kevin L. Warren, Dorian "The D.A." Albritton, and Resident MLB Insider Alvin Clawson deliver an objective, no-narrative breakdown of the MLB standings and the CBA labor showdown shaping the road to 2027.We rank the contenders — the league-best Atlanta Braves, a deep NL led by the Dodgers, Padres, and Brewers, and a wide-open AL with the Rays, Yankees, and Guardians. We get into walk-offs and wild finishes, how rule changes (bigger bases, shift limits, pickoff caps) are reviving speed and small-ball, Chandler Simpson's pressure game, and Shohei Ohtani's "alien" two-way season. Plus: Cristopher Sánchez's scoreless streak, Astros trade chatter, and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's hamstring injury after tying for the AL home-run lead.Then the main event: the MLBPA's CBA proposal vs. the owners' salary-cap push — and why we believe organizational competence and scouting beat raw spending every time.⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER
Tony and NWI Steve recap the White Sox's strong 3-1 series win over the Minnesota Twins, including a dominant 15-2 blowout and a frustrating extra-innings loss. The guys break down Munetaka Murakami's continued power surge, Chase Meidroth's grand slam, and David Sandlin's impressive MLB debut after being recalled from Triple-A.They also discuss Rikuu Nishida's early impact since his call-up, Sam Antonacci's base-running adventures, and whether the current batting order is getting the most out of the lineup. The conversation touches on the growing energy at Rate Field, the “tarps off” section, and what Murakami's hot start could mean for the franchise long-term.It's a fun, honest, and at times fiery episode as the Sox continue to show signs of life in 2026.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the White Sox's 15-2 win against the Twins on Wednesday and the Cubs' 10-4 victory over the Pirates.
Episode 169 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with Cristopher Sánchez breaking Grover Alexander's 115-year-old Phillies franchise record with a 44 2/3 inning scoreless streak and discuss where his dominant run now stands among baseball's best pitching stretches in recent years. From there, we break down the Cubs becoming only the second AL/NL team ever to record two 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game losing streak in the same season despite their win today, Houston's combined no-hitter led by Tatsuya Imai and MLB debutant Alimber Santa, and Nick Kurtz's 48-game on-base streak finally coming to an end. We also discuss whether Carlos Mendoza is becoming the face of the Mets' collapse, Munetaka Murakami's legitimate AL MVP case after surpassing the rookie pre-June home run record, and baseball's growing “let the kids play” culture clash after the Brewers and Giants' viral celebration controversies. Plus, Sub-2 ERA crew talk, red-hot and ice-cold players of the week, polls, debates, and everything else happening across Major League Baseball.
Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci for a discussion that dives into both his personality and the style of baseball that has quickly connected him with fans on the South Side. Sam talks about life inside a clubhouse full of gamers, why he embraces an old-school mentality in today's analytical era, and how he tries to impact games in ways beyond hitting for power. He also reflects on his first career home run that turned into an unforgettable inside-the-park moment and explains why winning means far more to him than any individual stat line. Chuck and Sam also get into the relationships that have helped shape his rookie season, from sharing a locker area with Mike Vasil to reuniting in the organization with former teammate Rikuu Nishida. Sam shares stories about the personalities inside the clubhouse, discusses growing more comfortable in left field, and talks about hitting in front of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami in the lineup. He also opens up about the pride he feels every time he puts on a White Sox uniform and why he believes fans have embraced the edge and mentality he brings to the field.
Episode 424: The league is flush with aces early in the 2026 season. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler all dive deep into the emergence and dominance of Kyle Harrison and Cam Schlittler. Munetaka Murakami's latest home run begins the discussion on who the AL MVP candidates are as we wrap up May. Abner Uribe's DX Celebration made waves, and the guys show some love to players across the league. Tyler stuns the crew with his own DoorDash revelations and methods, along with Dallas listening to the Stop and Shop Look Ahead Song. Strap in for a hilarious, information-filled episode of Baseball is Dead. 00:00:00 - JTN + A's Broadcast 00:03:13 - A Tough Night For Red Sox Fans & Gage Jump's Debut 00:07:42 - Kyle Harrison's Breakout Season 00:10:03 - 2026 Starting Pitcher Power Rankings 00:18:04 - 10-Game Losing Streak For The Cubs 00:31:23 - Cam Schlittler Dominates Again 00:47:37 - Early American League MVP Candidates 00:51:23 - Most Valuable Athletic Update 00:58:22 - Dogs In The Booth in Sacramento 01:04:59 - Bat Dog Injury Incident 01:09:17 - Dallas Listens to The Stop And Shop Look Ahead Song For the First Time 01:15:55 - Show'em Some Love 01:23:52 - Abner Uribe's Celebration 01:31:51 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:37:19 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck Garfien catches up with White Sox outfielder Derek Hill for a conversation that stretches far beyond the box score. Hill reflects on the winding path that brought him from the 2014 MLB Draft to Chicago, including the influence of his father, Orsino Hill, whose own minor league journey and years in scouting helped shape Derek's perspective on perseverance, pressure, and staying ready through countless roster moves and DFA's. Chuck also revisits a powerful 2021 quote from Orsino about life in professional baseball. Later, Hill shares what stands out about the current White Sox clubhouse, from the chemistry between younger players and veterans to the growing buzz surrounding names like Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. He explains the mentality behind pinch-hitting success after delivering two huge pinch-hit homers already this season; discusses the challenge of quickly moving on after tough losses; and breaks down his clutch defensive play against Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals. Plus, Derek weighs in on the Cubs-White Sox rivalry, the league-wide chatter surrounding the Sox' surprising run, and whether this stretch of winning baseball has staying power.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing a thrilling Crosstown Classic series as the White Sox took two of three games from the Cubs on the South Side over the weekend. After that, they listened and reacted to Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon's praise of White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Kevin and Cory examine the Texas Rangers' offensive difficulties and whether the return of Wyatt Langford can spark a turnaround. They also discuss the league-wide increase in walks attributed to the automated ball-strike system and evaluate the dominant performance of Munetaka Murakami.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon's praise of White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Jorge Castillo joins the show to discuss the loaded NL Cy Young Race between Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, and a 4th pitcher who might be the best of all. Buster and Jorge then break down which players on the Mets, Red Sox, and Astros could be dealt at the trade deadline, and finish by discussing what Anthony Volpe should do to keep himself on the Yankees Roster. White Sox GM Chris Getz then joins as we go inside Chicago's rebuild into an early-season playoff contender. He shares what makes the clubhouse so special and what Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery are doing to power their success. Plus, will we see the Pope throw out a first pitch? We finish the show with Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Intro 0:36 Welcome Jorge Castillo 1:23 NL Cy Young Race: Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani 8:04 Mason Miller for MVP? 9:31 Trade Deadline candidates 14:20 Anthony Volpe's recent comments 18:07 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins 20:00 What makes the clubhouse so special? 23:21 Munetaka Murakami has silenced doubters 26:37 Colson Montgomery is finding his groove 31:30 White Sox strategy for 1st pick in MLB draft 32:49 The Pope throwing out the first pitch? 34:55 2024 season reflection 39:25 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 41:03 Bleacher Tweets: Brewers + Home Runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Jorge Castillo joins the show to discuss the loaded NL Cy Young Race between Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, and a 4th pitcher who might be the best of all. Buster and Jorge then break down which players on the Mets, Red Sox, and Astros could be dealt at the trade deadline, and finish by discussing what Anthony Volpe should do to keep himself on the Yankees Roster. White Sox GM Chris Getz then joins as we go inside Chicago's rebuild into an early-season playoff contender. He shares what makes the clubhouse so special and what Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery are doing to power their success. Plus, will we see the Pope throw out a first pitch? We finish the show with Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Intro 0:36 Welcome Jorge Castillo 1:23 NL Cy Young Race: Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani 8:04 Mason Miller for MVP? 9:31 Trade Deadline candidates 14:20 Anthony Volpe's recent comments 18:07 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins 20:00 What makes the clubhouse so special? 23:21 Munetaka Murakami has silenced doubters 26:37 Colson Montgomery is finding his groove 31:30 White Sox strategy for 1st pick in MLB draft 32:49 The Pope throwing out the first pitch? 34:55 2024 season reflection 39:25 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game 41:03 Bleacher Tweets: Brewers + Home Runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenzo Yagi, Munetaka Murakami's translator, joins the show full 638 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:58:27 +0000 HlgETIlGuPYtUT3QLxtFDntCtL25miLE mlb,chicago white sox,sports Mully & Haugh Show mlb,chicago white sox,sports Kenzo Yagi, Munetaka Murakami's translator, joins the show Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting
We follow up on the tallest outfield ever — consisting of Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge — and with a little insight, it seems we may finally have confirmation. Thanks to some serious research and people-searching, Tim Kurkjian may have figured it out. Paul Skenes got things back under 2.00, which, are we really surprised? After that tough start to the season, he was able to settle right back in. And Cal Raleigh finally broke a streak no player ever wants to see happen. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami and his true outcomes couldn’t be truer. On This Date, we talk Tony Perez, Dwight Gooden, and Willie Mays as a New York Met. Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode without Walter Johnson coming up more than once. You’ll see him again in Three Cards in the Bathroom, surprisingly. The Alphabest “H” hitter and pitcher create a stir, but not as much as the same-name Team Tim. Tim seems relieved when he finally gets the entire team out. HE CAN REST now that he’s done with this list. As always, check out our website for more details on how to send Tim messages at any time. And of course, thanks for being a part of our family. Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the latest episode of The White Sox Podcast, Chuck Garfien is joined by ESPN MLB reporter Jesse Rogers to dive into the league-wide sentiment of Murakami and how numerous executives are realizing the mistakes they made in the evaluation process this offseason. Plus, what is Murakami's contractual future in Chicago and is the White Sox rebuild over? The White Sox Podcast is brought to you by Wind Creek Chicago Southland.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey were joined by FS1 host and former Score host Danny Parkins to preview the Cubs for a Cure Radiothon, which will be held May 21. After that, Spiegel and McGuffey pondered if the White Sox need to sign slugger Munetaka Murakami to a contract extension as soon as possible. He's under contract through the 2027 season.
Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, and why Boston is such a brutal place to leave as a manager. Then Hunter Pence swings by to talk about two Japanese "rookies" who are lighting up the big leagues: Munetaka Murakami with the White Sox and Kazuma Okamoto with the Blue Jays. He also discusses the biggest threat to the Dodgers' crown and why the Giants have struggled to start the year. We end by giving our tribute to the legendary broadcast, John Sterling. 0:00 Welcome 0:52 Yankees are surging 1:03 Braves have best record but lose Acuna 1:22 Twins SP Joe Ryan leaves with injury 1:38 Yankees option Anthony Volpe to AAA 2:03 Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge 2:24 Welcome Terry Francona 2:45 Elly De La Cruz is getting even better 6:00 What makes Sal Stewart so good 7:24 Hunter Greene injury update 8:07 NL Central is best division in baseball 9:02 Reacting to Alex Cora's firing, why is Boston so brutal? 12:27 Hunter Pence joins the show 12:52 Munetaka Murakami can't stop hitting HRs 15:02 Kazuma Okamoto has established a unique tradition 18:56 Who can challenge the Dodgers? 20:48 Giants early-season struggles 22:19 Taylor baby update! 23:13 Remembering John Sterling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, and why Boston is such a brutal place to leave as a manager. Then Hunter Pence swings by to talk about two Japanese "rookies" who are lighting up the big leagues: Munetaka Murakami with the White Sox and Kazuma Okamoto with the Blue Jays. He also discusses the biggest threat to the Dodgers' crown and why the Giants have struggled to start the year. We end by giving our tribute to the legendary broadcast, John Sterling. 0:00 Welcome 0:52 Yankees are surging 1:03 Braves have best record but lose Acuna 1:22 Twins SP Joe Ryan leaves with injury 1:38 Yankees option Anthony Volpe to AAA 2:03 Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge 2:24 Welcome Terry Francona 2:45 Elly De La Cruz is getting even better 6:00 What makes Sal Stewart so good 7:24 Hunter Greene injury update 8:07 NL Central is best division in baseball 9:02 Reacting to Alex Cora's firing, why is Boston so brutal? 12:27 Hunter Pence joins the show 12:52 Munetaka Murakami can't stop hitting HRs 15:02 Kazuma Okamoto has established a unique tradition 18:56 Who can challenge the Dodgers? 20:48 Giants early-season struggles 22:19 Taylor baby update! 23:13 Remembering John Sterling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is the new reigning redass of MLB, and the first in-depth he-said, they-said mud-slinging about Craig Breslow and Boston’s coaching cull. Then (35:19) they Stat Blast about the longest streaks of series wins and non-losses to start a season (or at any point in a season), lapping the league in run differential, and batterymates who were previously exchanged in a trade, before bringing on Ben Clemens of FanGraphs (49:36) to talk about whether Munetaka Murakami’s hot start is sustainable (and if so, why he was widely underestimated), how the strike zone has been shrunk and reshaped in the ABS era—somewhat counterintuitively, not just because of overturned calls—and the potential short/long-term effects on scoring. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to “redass” definition Link to Carig on “redass” Link to Rushing timeline Link to “fishy” comment clip Link to “fishy” comment article Link to Rockies celebration Link to Lee incident clip Link to Rushing denial Link to Lee incident article Link to Amaya incident clip Link to Hoerner comments Link to Rushing’s slide Link to Arraez comments Link to timeout request Link to 2015 Williams feature Link to Breslow/Boston report Link to fatberg wiki Link to streaks spreadsheet Link to Columbus Solons wiki Link to traded batterymates Link to Ben’s catchers research Link to Shackleton wiki Link to Clemens on Murakami Link to chase rate leaderboard Link to Passan on Ohtani in 2018 Link to Passan’s follow-up Link to Clemens on the strike zone Link to strike zone definition Link to Trueblood on the strike zone Link to Trueblood on challenges Link to Sam on 3-0 autostrikes Link to 2025 buffer zone change Link to ump accuracy over time Link to Ben on umpire grading Link to kernel regression wiki Link to 2024-26 MLB rates Link to 2025 MLB rates through same date Link to 2024 MLB rates through same date Link to highest full-season rates Link to Federer Hawk-Eye stance 1 Link to Federer Hawk-Eye stance 2 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
"That's a shot cock violation." Zaslow debates whether to attend a Guns N' Roses concert tonight, Jeremy takes a shot while Chris pokes fun at the logo of his new Marlins TV show, and Tony relives the moment he saved Wayne Newton's life. Plus, Jeremy and Chris stick around for this week's episode of The Pitch Clock as Ethan puts them to the test in a new form of trivia involving the best HR hitters of this century. Adnan Virk is here to break down all things Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Munetaka Murakami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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