Andrew Benintendi Says Munetaka Murakami Returning At Just the Right Time for White Sox

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Andrew Benintendi Says Munetaka Murakami Returning At Just the Right Time for White Sox

Murakami will return to action on Friday after missing about six weeks with a hamstring injury. Chicago has dropped three straight and six of eight overall. "The vibe in here is kind of down right now, but I'm sure seeing him tomorrow will spark it back up," Benintendi said. Chicago (47-45) is tied with Cleveland (48-46) in the AL Central.

By Ankit Sharma

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Munetaka Murakami Set for Return to White Sox Lineup on Friday

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Munetaka Murakami Set for Return to White Sox Lineup on Friday

Murakami has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Chicago's 4-3 win over the Tigers on May 29. He made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Charlotte, and manager Will Venable confirmed he'll be in the starting lineup on Friday against the Athletics. "Feel good about the workload, recovered well today. He's ready to go." Murakami has 20 homers this season.

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Alan Porter Named Umpire in MLB All-Star Game at Philadelphia

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Alan Porter Named Umpire in MLB All-Star Game at Philadelphia

Porter will be the umpire crew chief for Tuesday's Game. Making his MLB debut in 2010, Porter was the right-field umpire for the 2015 ASG and worked the World Series in 2019, 2022, and 2025. He'll be joined by Chris Conroy at first, Chad Whitson at second, Ryan Additon at third, Adam Beck in left, and Edwin Moscoso in right.

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Bryce Harper Confirms His Participation in the Home Run Derby

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Bryce Harper Confirms His Participation in the Home Run Derby

Harper will participate in the July 13 Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game, making his first appearance since 2018, when he won it. He announced by posting on Instagram with a caption saying, "Derby at home? Sure why not?” Harper has clubbed 20 homers this season. Junior Caminero, Ben Rice, Jac Caglianone, and Willson Contreras are also participating.

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Aaron Boone Drops ‘That’s Baseball, Suzyn’ After Yankees’ 12-Run Breakout

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Aaron Boone Drops ‘That’s Baseball, Suzyn’ After Yankees’ 12-Run Breakout

Boone reacted to the Yankees 12 run outburst against the Rays with "That's baseball, Suzyn." It was their first game scoring more than five runs since June 17. The team had been mired in an offensive slump for three weeks. The win gave a much-needed spark to a squad led by Ben Rice with 26 homers this season.

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Giants All-Star Deletes X After Postgame Fight With Team Media

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Giants All-Star Deletes X After Postgame Fight With Team Media

Logan Webb allowed five runs to Toronto’s first six hitters, including Kazuma Okamoto’s grand slam, in San Francisco’s 10-0 loss. Afterward, the Giants All-Star replied to KNBR producer Jack Loder, who criticized his ace status and leadership. Webb wrote, “They allow people like you in the locker room,” chirped Loder again, then deleted his X account later that night.

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