Officially posted last week by the NPB’s Yakult Swallows, corner infielder Munetaka Murakami has been approached by several ...

Munetaka Murakami linked to the Phillies The Japanese power hitter, who is free as a bird and has a few weeks to come to ...

Japanese outlet Nikkan Sports says that the Phillies are interested in 3B/1B/DH Munetaka Murakami, saying via translation ...

The Philadelphia Phillies have repeatedly tried and failed to break into the Japanese free agent market, coming up short time ...

On one hand, Murakami hit 246 home runs and posted a .951 OPS in parts of eight NPB seasons, giving you an idea of the power ...

Back to Murakami, DeltaGraphs (a private advanced data source for the NPB) said he had just a .095 (2-for-21) batting average ...

Left-handed sluggers with underlying red flags and expensive relievers should be on the Giants' do-not-buy list.

He is a left-handed batter who hits with a leg kick that is typical of Japanese talent. He is more than just a power hitter.

Murakami’s arrival on the open market has created immediate buzz because of his age, track record and prodigious power. A ...

FYI: Former Dodger Justin Turner says he’s returning for his 18th season in 2026, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.

The New York Mets are retooling their roster this winter, and one insider believes they won't pursue two Japanese sluggers.