One of Japan’s top sluggers is eyeing a move to Major League Baseball in 2026. According to a report from Yahoo Sports Japan, ...

Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami announced on Monday the 2025 season will be his last as part of Japan's Nippon ...

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami announced that he'll play his final season as part of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2025 ...

Another big NPB name is scheduled to take his talents stateside, as Munetaka Murakami is scheduled to play his last season in ...

Planning to go to MLB in 2026 ...

Japanese first baseman Munetaka Murakami re-signed with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2025 season but said that will be his final season in Japan. Murakami will be a ...

Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami pledged Monday to do his best to lead his team to the championship next year before ...

One of Japan’s top sluggers is eyeing a move to Major League Baseball in 2026, and he could be a perfect fit for the New York Yankees. According to a report from Yahoo Sports Japan, corner ...

And joining them will be another Japanese superstar, and one of the most prolific hitters the NPB has to offer, Munetaka Murakami. Murakami signed a 600 million yen ($4 million) deal to play for ...

Munetaka Murakami has gained a “god-like” nickname during his record-setting season with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. But the third baseman who is only 22 years old has remained humble throughout.