News Summary

• Munetaka Murakami's 12th home run of the 2026 season gives him MLB lead.
• White Sox first baseman or designated hitter surpassed every other major leaguer.
• The towering blast came off an unspecified pitcher in what appeared to be a late-inning at-bat.
• Multiple contending teams, including the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, reportedly passed on him during free agency or trade discussions.
• The South Side Samurai, as some call him, is quickly becoming a must-watch attraction in a city that once celebrated stars like Frank Thomas and Albert Belle.