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It is year's end, and what better time to look back and the best and worst of 2025, with Chrystal O'Keefe and Hannah Filippo joining Brett Ballantini for the proceedings. The good: Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero, Friday winning, the signing of Munetaka Murakami, some Rule 5 success! The bad: The bullpen and the rapid descent of the franchise to an all-time worst state Plus, some hot takes on Teel and Quero playing together in games and whether the White Sox are a lock to lose 100 or finish in last place again in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, Chuck Garfien sits down with Yuri Karasawa of World Baseball Network and Yakyu Cosmopolitan for an in-depth conversation about Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami and what he brings to the White Sox. Karasawa provides context on baseball in Japan and the NPB landscape, while breaking down Murakami's fame, reputation, and historic 2022 season that cemented him as one of the game's most feared sluggers. The discussion dives into why Murakami chose the White Sox, whether his signing came as a surprise, and what expectations should look like as he transitions from NPB to MLB pitching. Chuck and Yuri also examine Murakami's plate discipline, defensive versatility at first and third base, and his jaw-dropping power — including the moon shots that made him a household name in Japan. Plus, they look back at Murakami's injury-riddled 2025 season, his personality and desire to connect with fans by learning English, and how his skill set is expected to translate at the major league level.
For the final podcast of the year, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the latest on NPB stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto as their MLB posting windows close, analyzing where they could sign and how their profiles contrast with previous Japanese imports like Munetaka Murakami and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The guys take a hard look at the differences between pitching and hitting projections for international talent, highlighting Imai's adaptability and Okamoto's ready-made bat for contending teams. They discuss the best roster fits for Imai, focusing on the Giants, Mets, and Phillies, among others, and debate which teams actually make sense for the 3B slugger Okamoto.Later in the show, they open up the Bar-B-Cast mailbag and answer questions about Juan Soto, the Dodgers' championship window and some baseball easter eggs in the latest Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man.Finally, they close the episode with a round of Turbo Mode, highlighting a bevy of signings across the league in Cincinnati, Chicago, Seattle & more. Also, a special shout-out to the Buffalo Sabres.1:53 - Why is it taking so long for Japanese stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto to sign?14:45 - Where will Imai sign?24:50 - Where will Okamoto sign?31:30 - Baseball Bar-B-Cast Mailbag: Mets, Dodgers, Knives Out & more1:05:10 - Turbo Mode: Reds, Cubs, Mariners & more
On this week's episode, Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox Director of International Scouting David Keller to go behind the scenes of the signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Keller breaks down what went into landing Murakami and why his special power made him a must-have target. The conversation also dives into who Murakami is as a player and beyond the box score — the type of person and teammate he's expected to be in the clubhouse — and how his skill set translates to the major leagues. Plus, Keller shares how the White Sox are continuing to strengthen their international scouting footprint.
In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' development and to celebrate the team's win against the Packers; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the White Sox's signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami; and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain how the Bears match up against the 49ers as they'll meet on Sunday Night Football.
In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' development and to celebrate the team's win against the Packers; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the White Sox's signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami; and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain how the Bears match up against the 49ers as they'll meet on Sunday Night Football.
In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' development and to celebrate the team's win against the Packers; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the White Sox's signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami; and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain how the Bears match up against the 49ers as they'll meet on Sunday Night Football.
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The Chicago White Sox made a surprising signing right before Christmas when they agreed to a deal with Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. As his posting window was nearing a close, there was a thought that the big-time power bat might not find a team. However, Murakami will be taking his power stroke to the South Side.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz is joined by special guest host Dani Wexelman as they break down the two-year, $34 million deal that will send the two-time Central League MVP to Chicago on a very much prove-it deal. They wonder how so many in the baseball world got his posting window wrong and what it could mean when he becomes a free agent at the age of 28.Later, Jake and Dani talk about a flurry of moves that have gone on in baseball, including the Boston Red Sox trading for St. Louis Cardinals catcher Wilson Contreras, the New York Mets parting ways with another franchise staple and a wild three-team trade. They then get into the A's extending Tyler Soderstrom and the San Diego Padres bringing back Michael King before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.1:28 – The Opener: Murakami to the White Sox20:32 – Around the League: Red Sox trade for Contreras30:10 – Mets trade away Jeff McNeil36:20 – Three-team trade48:28 – Turbo Mode: Signings and an extension57:23 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Ben Lindbergh, Craig Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus, and Joe Sheehan of The Joe Sheehan Baseball Newsletter break down teams’ last-minute Christmas shopping—including the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami, the Padres signing Michael King and Sung Mun Song, the Orioles trading for Shane Baz, the Red Sox trading for Willson Contreras, a three-team trade involving the Pirates, Rays, and Astros, Jeff McNeil and Matt Strahm swaps, and the Yankees’ hibernation—plus banter about the quasi-retirement of Craig’s nemesis, Joe Kelly, the future of NPB, a report about Emmanuel Clase’s mid-game phone use, and supporting independent media. Then (1:11:40) they conduct an in-depth debate about the respective merits of human umpiring, the challenge system, and full ABS. Audio intro: Harold Walker, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Kelly’s podcast Link to Dubuque on the challenge system Link to Craig on the challenge system Link to Joe on the challenge system Link to previous podcast discussion Link to Seitz decision wiki Link to Joe on the Seitz decision Link to Baumann on Murakami Link to Rosenblum on Murakami Link to Longenhagen on Murakami Link to Craig on Murakami Link to Sarris on Murakami Link to Ben on Murakami in 2022 Link to Sato story Link to FG post on King Link to FG post on Song Link to FG post on Baz Link to Craig on Baz Link to team SP projections Link to Joe on three-team trade Link to FG post on three-team trade Link to FG post on Contreras Link to FG post on Strahm Link to Strahm’s beer stance Link to Bowlan info Link to FG post on McNeil Link to Lindor/McNeil drama Link to Clase report Link to Craig on the K-Zone Link to Tango on challenge tactics Link to Five and Dive Link to subscribe to BP Link to subscribe to Joe Link to MLBTR on O’Hearn Link to Posnanski MVP post Link to A’s ballpark update Link to Rian Johnson post 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
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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss a three-way trade headlined by Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh, Mike Burrows to Houston and Tampa Bay acquiring prospects. Other topics include the recent Shane Baz trade, whether the Rays plan on competing in 2026, why the Orioles gave up so much to acquire Baz, what led Munetaka Murakami to settle for a two-year deal with the White Sox, the Cardinals trading Willson Contreras to the Red Sox, whether Boston will sign a big free agent, Michael King's three-year deal with the Padres, and the Mets sending Jeff McNeil to the A's.
Link to the draft results- https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-first-h2h-points-mock-draft-for-2026/ Before we get to the mock draft, let's talk Shane Baz to the Orioles (5:37). ... The Rays made a different three-team trade where Brandon Lowe was moved to the Pirates (11:42). ... Munetaka Murakami is headed to the White Sox (19:50). ... The Red Sox traded for Willson Contreras (25:51). ... The Padres are bringing back Michael King (30:35). ... Let's get into our first H2H points mock draft for 2026 (39:55). ... No surprise but Aaron Judge went first overall (41:28). ... Kyle Schwarber went at the 1-2 turn (45:00). ... Jacob deGrom was drafted as the SP4 in the third round (51:06). ... Cristopher Sanchez over Yoshinobu Yamamoto (55:05)? ... Chris was able to land Logan Gilbert in the fifth round (1:04:16). ... We wrap up by recapping our teams (1:10:38). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On a jam-packed episode, Chuck Garfien brings you inside one of the White Sox's biggest offseason moves. He opens with GM Chris Getz, who takes us behind the scenes of the signing of Murakami, what he brings to the lineup and the fan base, the potential international impact, and why the Sox are confident they can help him adjust to the majors and take his hitting to another level. Then it's Murakami himself, explaining why he chose the White Sox, the type of hitter he wants to become in Major League Baseball, and offering his own scouting report on fellow Japanese import Anthony Kay, who also joined the Sox this offseason.
Ben Verlander is back with another fresh episode of Flippin' Bats. This episode Ben gets you caught up on all the most recent trades including the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox and more. He also breaks down Munetaka Murakami signing with the Chicago White Sox. Ben also gives his Top 3 moves so far this offseason and his thoughts on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the recent trade of Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox, exploring his potential impact and the dynamics of the Red Sox roster. It's a competitive landscape in the AL East,what are the strengths and weaknesses of the teams? Luke Weaver signs with the Mets and we touch on the evolving role of relief pitchers in today's game. Tom notes Adrian Houser switching to the Carnivore diet, could Joe stick to that menu? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh continue their conversation with former Chicago Bears head coach, Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears' upcoming matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Later, Mully and Haugh were joined by 670 The Score MLB insider, Bruce Levine on the Chicago White Sox signing Japanese slugger, Munetaka Murakami
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by 670 The Score MLB insider, Bruce Levine on the Chicago White Sox signing Japanese slugger, Munetaka Murakami
The White Sox spent $34,000,000 on 1B Munetaka Murakami and surprised everyone. We break down the young international star to project what the south side will see from him in 2026. We're also looking at the unique process revealed by GM Chris Getz that brough Mune to Chicago. Plus, another "minor" move adds more competition for spots in the outfield in "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video version now available on YouTube! Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at a basement bar on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives you a chance to win $1000. SUBSCRIBE NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!
On this week's episode, we begin by discussing this week's big free agent deals, including Merrill Kelly, Ha-Seong Kim, and Michael King re-upping with the Diamondbacks, Braves, and Padres, and Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami shockingly ending up with the White Sox. From there, we give our thoughts Wilson Contreras being moved to the Red Sox, recap the three-team trade between the Astros, Rays, and Pirates that saw Brandon Lowe and Michael Burrows on the move, and analyze Shane Baz being moved to the Orioles. To wrap up, we go through a trio of Phillies moves, the Giants adding Adrian Houser, and Team UA loading up their rotation.
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the recent trade of Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox, exploring his potential impact and the dynamics of the Red Sox roster. It's a competitive landscape in the AL East,what are the strengths and weaknesses of the teams? Luke Weaver signs with the Mets and we touch on the evolving role of relief pitchers in today's game. Tom notes Adrian Houser switching to the Carnivore diet, could Joe stick to that menu? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Buster put the call out to the listeners and the Bleacher Tweeters answered! Buster digs into the inbox to deliver shoutouts to our One Dot Club listeners and answer questions. Plus, what's Buster making for Christmas dinner, and why can't he keep a secret? Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by as he awaits the birth of a grandchild to talk about the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, the Phillies re-tooling their bullpen, the Royals making moves to compete in the AL Central, the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami, and the first time he met Earl Weaver. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:36 Bleacher Tweets 26:44 Tim Kurkjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buster put the call out to the listeners and the Bleacher Tweeters answered! Buster digs into the inbox to deliver shoutouts to our One Dot Club listeners and answer questions. Plus, what's Buster making for Christmas dinner, and why can't he keep a secret? Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by as he awaits the birth of a grandchild to talk about the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, the Phillies re-tooling their bullpen, the Royals making moves to compete in the AL Central, the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami, and the first time he met Earl Weaver. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:36 Bleacher Tweets 26:44 Tim Kurkjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO00:59 Munetaka Murakami signs two-year deal with the WHITE SOX10:24 Is a Luis Robert trade bound to happen and what would it look like?18:02 Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras from the Cardinals27:29 Three-team trade sends Brandon Lowe to the Pirates32:00 Orioles acquire Shane Baz in trade with the Rays43:24 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss a number of topics, including a pair of key AL East trades, new MLB homes for Munetaka Murakami and Song Sung-mun and Genei Sato's committment to Penn State.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction(0:45) Reacting to the Mets/A's Jeff McNeil trade(3:45) Shane Baz headed to the Orioles(8:15) Rays/Pirates/Astros three-team trade(12:30) Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras for three pitchers(15:30) Scouting Song Sung-mun(17:45) Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami signs with the White Sox(19:00) Genei Sato is headed to... Penn State?(21:00) How could can Sato be?(25:45) Don't forget to order your 2026 Prospect HandbookOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bobby and Alex discuss the surprising news that Munetaka Murakami — once considered one of the top free agents on the market this year — has signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. Then, they discuss the final luxury tax payment figures that came out this past week and what, if anything, it says that the Dodgers paid more in luxury tax than the bottom 12 teams paid in total payroll. Finally, they review the Tipping Pitches 2025 bingo card, a decently funny effort that ultimately flopped when it came to, uh, most of the things happening.Links:Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
In Episode 577 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Luke Weaver signing, Munetaka Murakami heading to the south side, and the current qualitative and quantitative gaps between public analysis and team philosophies. Then we answer your correspondence.
En el Baseball News de hoy analizamos a fondo si realmente vale la pena pagar el impuesto al lujo en las Grandes Ligas, con nueve equipos encabezados por los Dodgers dispuestos a asumirlo para ganar ahora. Además, hablamos de: El impacto económico y deportivo del impuesto al lujo Munetaka Murakami firmado por los White Sox Cambios importantes que involucran a Red Sox, Orioles y Pirates La gran pregunta: ¿y los Yankees, qué están haciendo? Resultados y clasificaciones en LVBP, LIDOM, LBPRC y LMP Un programa cargado de análisis, noticias y contexto para entender hacia dónde va MLB en esta nueva era de gasto extremo.
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back and what an exciting time to be a Sox fan. Japanese slugger, Munetaka Murakami signs with the White Sox and the Sox land the first pick in the 2026 amateur draft. Nothing short of Christmas miracles. What other moves could the Sox make and are the Sox really ready to finally move on from Luis Robert Jr.? Enjoy the conversation and thank you for the continued support. Happy Holidays. Go Sox. #WhiteSox
Aram and Jack catch up on all of the headlines from the past few days in Major League Baseball, including Munetaka Murakami's 2-year, $34 million deal with the White Sox, Willson Contreras being dealt to the Boston Red Sox, and Jeff McNeil heading to Sacramento.Willson Contreras: 0:00Baz Trade: 10:00McNeil Trade: 18:00PIT/TB/HOU Trade, Murakami: 24:00SD Moves: 34:00Strahm/Keller/Weaver: 42:00Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Keep or Kut - Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad Young (@chadyoung) got a slew of listener questions and do their best to get through as many possible. Who has increased their value this off-season? What's up at CI? How do you balance and think about values in different formats?2:22 - Who are risers in keeper leagues due to the transactions we have already seen this off-season? Willson Contreras is the latest transaction and maybe the biggest gainer.7:26 - Munetaka Murakami landing in a pretty good spot, for atypical reasons.14:46 - The Tigers bullpen is supposedly unsettled but it feels kinda settled.22:37 - Staying in San Diego makes Michael King look at a little better to Chad, while not a ton changes in terms of how we view Shane Baz.22:08 - Did the Tampa/Pittsburgh/Houston three-way trade hurt everyone's value? Pete says not quite everyone.32:34 - Some quick thoughts on Adolis Garcia, Edwin Diaz, Robert Suarez, and Raisel Iglesias36:45 - How is the lockout impacting our long-term planning in keeper and dynasty leagues?41:06 - Would Pete trade his 21st round Corbin Carroll for a 24th round Cal Raleigh?46:54 - How are we feeling about the state of CI at the moment?58:01 - How do we switch our mindset as we move between different formats with different scoring?Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus 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.
Nathan Baker discusses the signings of Munetaka Murakami, the trades of Brandon Lowe and Willson Contreras along with other offseason happenings. He also breaks down the changing competitive tides in the East and Central divisions, and how the changing competitive scene should affect SP value from those clubs. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Great news! If you make a purchase from any link of the links below, the channel earns a small affiliate commission from the site. Many thanks ahead of time. BETTER HELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/JAYREELZ save 10% OFF of your first month. OLIPOP Soda: https://www.drinkolipop.com use promo code JAYREELZ for 15% off of your purchase. BOMBA SOCKS: https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-561785-354075-142593 SAVE 20% CONSUMER CELLULAR: https://www.pntrs.com/t/2-593611-354075-293459 The tree is lit. The gifts are wrapped. The cookies and hot cocoa are ready for Santa. It must mean that Christmas is near as I send my present of entertaining and passionate sports talk to keep you informed on all that's going on in sports. On deck: (6:40) Some quick housekeeping as I'll share the podcast schedule over the next couple of weeks, plus some news on daily content and my livestreams on my YouTube channel that you won't want to miss. (9:05) NFL Week 16 did not disappoint. You had wild comebacks in Seattle and Chicago. A new division leader in Carolina. Is it time to take Jacksonville seriously in the AFC? A crazy ending to the game in Detroit as Pittsburgh hangs on to win. The playoff picture is clearing up as we're down to the final two weeks of the season. (42:37) Are Alabama and Miami live underdogs in the college football playoffs? I'll preview the quarterfinals and share the top storylines, while recapping what took place over the weekend in the opening round of the tournament. (54:42) It's a big week for the NBA as the Christmas Day slate will have five big games (four of them Western Conference matchups) Is OKC slowing down a bit after losing their third game (and two of three) to Minnesota? (1:00:22) Sidney Crosby has passed Penguins legend and NHL all time great, Mario Lemieux for the franchise leader in points as I'll see what the latest is on the ice. (1:04:09) Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami signs with a team in a big market, but it may not be what you think as we're still waiting for big time free agents to sign deals in MLB. (1:06:52) Jake Paul gets knocked out by Anthony Joshua on Friday night in their Netflix fight on Friday. Does he deserve more respect or ridicule for his performance? And MUCH MORE in between. Please subscribe, leave a rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. For daily shorts, weekly vlogs and then some, please subscribe to my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMucZq-BQrUrpuQzQ-jYF7w If you'd like to contribute to the production of the podcast, please visit my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/TheJAYREELZPodcast Many thanks for all of your love and support. Intro/outro music by Cyklonus. LINKS TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jayreelz-podcast/id1354797894 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jtCQwuPOg334jmZ0xiA2D?si=22c9a582ef7a4566 AUDACY: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-jayreelz-podcast-d9f50 iHEARTRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-jayreelz-podcast-43104270/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://www.amazon.com/The-JAYREELZ-Podcast/dp/B08K58SW24/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+jayreelz+podcast&qid=1606319520&sr=8-1
Lyle and TJ react to the infield market thinning out further with the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami (2:30). They then discuss if it makes sense for the Mariners to bring back Eugenio Suarez with options waning (11:24).Reminder: Code 'MarineLayer' for 20% off our merch!Merchandise, event schedule, and more: marinelayerpod.comEmail us: marinelayerpod@gmail.comCheck out Just Baseball: Click hereFollow the show on Twitter: @marinelayerpodFind us on YouTube: Click hereFind us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinelayerpodFind us on all Podcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/MarineLayerPodFollow TJ on Twitter: @tjmathewsonFollow Lyle on Twitter: @lyle_goldsteinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The offseason continues to take shape, and Episode 125 of Tablesetters brings together a week where the market didn't explode — but it definitely shifted. We open with Munetaka Murakami landing with the White Sox, a short-term signing that reflects how teams are weighing upside against risk and flexibility. It's a move that raises questions about fit, timeline, and what both sides are really betting on as Murakami makes the jump to MLB. From there, the trade market comes into focus. Brandon Lowe heads to Pittsburgh, a deal that signals intent without locking the Pirates into long-term risk. At the same time, Baltimore adds Shane Baz, continuing to behave like a team that believes its competitive window is very real — and very open. Those moves create ripple effects elsewhere. The Rays once again load up on future assets, the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks monitor the Alex Bregman market, and San Diego opts for continuity, keeping Michael King in the fold while adding Sung-Mun Song. We also touch on Kansas City's bullpen move, another reminder of how aggressively teams are trying to solve late-inning depth. We wrap with listener interaction, breaking down the latest USA First Base debate, where the results were decisive — and revealing in terms of how our audience value upside, age, and track record heading into the next international cycle. Steve and Devin connect the dots across signings, trades, and market behavior, keeping the focus on process over headlines as the offseason continues to evolve. ⚾️ Measured bets, shifting leverage, and trade dominoes starting to fall — winter baseball is officially underway.
Hannah Filippo joins Brett Ballantini to discuss the unexpected holiday bounty of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami signing with the White Sox. The pair address the pros and cons of the move, as well as the anticipated effects the signing will have on the team, roster and front office. And yes, Brett mostly manages proper name pronunciation but, interestingly, turns Murakami's nickname from MoonAY into MoonEE throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hot Stove is heating up and there's plenty to unpack on Episode 46. We break down the Mets' latest moves, diving into the signings of Jorge Polanco and Luke Weaver—what they signal about roster construction, lineup balance, and David Stearns' broader plan. Is a true power bat still missing, and where could the Mets realistically find it?We also zoom out to the league-wide chaos, reacting to a starting pitching market that's gone completely off the rails and what it means for the Mets' options moving forward. Plus, we dig into renewed Mets–Padres rumors, the possibility of the payroll coming down, and how ownership's approach could shape the rest of the offseason.To top it all off, we react to a stunner on the international front as Munetaka Murakami signs with the White Sox—what happened, why the Mets weren't in it, and what it says about their international strategy.All that and more as we try to make sense of a wild, unpredictable Hot Stove.Had a few technical difficulties along the way so bare with us!Follow on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE & X: @cupofmetsSubscribe on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!Download The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" at first purchase to get $20.00 off!Download The ProphetX App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" at signup to get up to 20X in Bonus Cash, matching up to $100!
The Padres have met with Munetaka Murakami. More On The Announcement And King Returning To The Padres
The latest episode of The Point delivered one of the most engaging debates of the offseason as the panel broke down the Pirates' blockbuster three-team trade for Brandon Lowe and what it signals about the organization's direction. With John Perrotto, Stephen Nesbitt, Kody Duncan, and Doug “Dougie Fresh” weighing in, the conversation centered on whether this move truly shifts expectations for 2026 or simply raises the floor. The group discussed Lowe's impact as a proven left-handed power bat, the cost of dealing Mike Burrows, and whether this trade represents a real “win-now” pivot or just the beginning. From there, the focus shifted overseas, debating whether the Pirates should aggressively pursue Japanese stars Munetaka Murakami or Kazuma Okamoto to address their glaring infield needs. Strong opinions, sharp analysis, and plenty of pushback made this a must-watch episode, capped off by a live audience vote to crown the night's winner. Watch or listen to the full episode now and join the debate on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In a raw and transparent episode of Unkillable, Brandon Tierney delivers a brutal post-mortem on what he calls an "utterly unwatchable" decade of New York football. As the Giants prepare for the Vikings and the Jets head to New Orleans, BT admits he's rooting for losses to secure the future—specifically the potential of rookie sensation Jaxson Dart leading Big Blue to a title. He questions if the Giants will take a "big swing" at a coach like Mike Tomlin and wonders if Jets' coach Aaron Glenn is already on the hot seat. The fire moves to the diamond as BT targets Brian Cashman, standing by his claim that the Yankees GM hasn't earned the right to rebuild the roster. Despite his skepticism of management, BT geeks out over a "radical" vision for the 2026 Yankees, imagining a "best in baseball" rotation featuring a vintage Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Japanese ace Munetaka Murakami. He also defends young guns like Austin Wells and Ben Rice, challenging fans to recognize the "stud" potential in the Yankees' homegrown talent.
If the Mariners do not end up pulling the trigger on Brendan Donovan where else could they set their sights this offseason? NPB stars Kazuma Okamoto and Munetaka Murakami remain options, along with Nico Hoerner of the Cubs if should become available. Okamoto or Murakami? 1:31 Interest in Hoerner? 11:06 Big Cubs Trade 19:44 Some links below are affiliate links Behind the scenes videos from Mariner Mojo! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsGiwY3KWUsbGSmolnsB3Q/join ️The Hit It Here Podcast part of the Bleav podcast network! https://bleav.com/shows/hit-it-here/ FanDuel: Download the FanDuel app or head to FANDUEL.com to get started! https://www.fanduel.com/ NEW MERCH STORE: https://mariner-mojo-shop.fourthwall.com/ SimplySeattle Code "MOJO10" at checkout for 10% off your order! https://www.simplyseattle.com/ BreakingT http://breakingt.com/MarinerMojo to head straight to the Mariners specific merchandise! Seat Geek Code "MarinerMojo" for $20 off https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Check out the OFFICIAL Mariner Mojo Merch! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsGiwY3KWUsbGSmolnsB3Q/store Twitter: https://twitter.com/MojoMariner Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marinermojo Discord: https://discord.gg/Mg7W7jPRUh Business Inquiries MarinerMojoBiz@gmail.com FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of NS9LIVE!, the conversation centered on what it means to be a Pittsburgh Pirates fan in today's baseball landscape and why recent commentary around small-market teams struck such a nerve. The crew reacted strongly to Jim Bowden's suggestion that frustrated fans should simply “retire” or switch allegiances, pushing back on the idea that fandom is disposable or conditional on winning. From there, the discussion shifted into real baseball questions, including the Pirates' continued struggles to land impact hitters and the looming decision surrounding Munetaka Murakami. With Murakami required to sign by Monday or return to Japan, the panel debated the risk versus reward of investing heavily in an international power bat, diving into strikeout concerns, upside, age, and whether this is a gamble the Pirates should take. The episode also touched on trade possibilities, including Mark Vientos, and what actually qualifies as a meaningful move for a team desperate for offense. As always, NS9LIVE! blended strong opinions, analytics, humor, and fan perspective into an honest reflection of where the Pirates stand right now. Watch or listen to the full episode of NS9LIVE on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation with us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
There has been a lot of hype around Japanese superstar slugger Munetaka Murakami, as he was posted this offseason. With his posting nearing expiration, many are wondering which MLB team might make a move for the first baseman, or if there is a chance that he might not sign at all and stay in Japan for next season.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the fascinating posting of Murakami and why teams like the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners, among a few others, could be a suitable fit for his services. They then get into the flurry of transactions that have gone on over the past few days, including Jorge Polanco going to Queens, the Philadelphia Phillies picking up Adolis García and an update to the Scott Boras Scoreboard.Later, Jake and Jordan take a look at a couple of rosters for the World Baseball Classic, including the superstar power on Team USA and why the Dominican Republic squad is loaded on offense. They then ask a few questions pertaining to each team that could help them figure out which team could come out on top in the 2026 edition of the tournament. 1:14 – The Opener: Murakami signing soon31:40 – Predictions for his landing spot36:36 – Around the League57:09 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update1:02:02 – World Baseball Classic: Team USA roster1:11:09 – A look at Team DR Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
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This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick are joined by Pitcher List dynasty writer Jack Mueller (@mueller_sports) to walk through the 2025 international free agent class and who to target in FYPDs. Afterwards, John and Patrick discuss the recent offseason moves and how they might impact the upcoming season! Timestamps:5:49 - Munetaka Murakami14:30 - Tatsuya Imai20:28 - Kazuma Okamoto27:15 - Anthony Kay, Foster Griffin, Cody Ponce, Sung Mun Song40:00 - Ryan Helsley to the Orioles44:15 - Sonny Gray to the Red Sox46:52 - Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays50:30 - Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien Trade53:08 - Devin Williams to the Mets Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YoutubeConnect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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.
Join Drew (@drewisokay), Brandon (@brandonteweets) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they talk about their favorite NPB/KBO players of all time, Jeff Kent's election to the Hall of Fame and news at Prospects Live. They spend the majority of the podcast discussing the update to the Open Universe list and many of the top names you should know in your leagues. From the NPB, KBO, NCAA, High School and IFAs, Drew and Brandon bring the knowledge!Players discussed: Roch Cholowsky, Shunpeita Yamashita, Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto, Kona Takahashi, Sung Song Mun, Cody Ponce, Anthony Kay, Drew Anderson, Ryan Weiss, Do-Yeong Kim, Teruaki Sato, Hiromi Itoh, Atsuki Taneichi, Hiroya Miyagi, Carter Stewart, Livan Moinelo, Drew Burress, Chris Hacopian, A.J. Gracia, Cameron Flukey, Jackson Flora, Liam Peterson, Dax Whitney, Brendan Lawson, Adrian Rodriguez, Grady Emerson, Jacob Lombard, Stryker Pence, Luis Hernandez, Wandy Asigen
Bubba & Cody return and are catching up on the World Series, MLB awards and looking ahead to the Winter Meetings on the latest edition of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! After recapping a classic World Series, the guys discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's incredible run & card boom and how the Blue Jays are primed to become huge spenders this offseason. Plus, the guys talk about their first thoughts on 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter, debate how big Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami's card market will get and which MLB slugger could see their card market crash if he moves in free agency. Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/0wRWxZ2K2DE Check out box breaks, interviews and more on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel and subscribe today. Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in all the latest baseball breaks & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com
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