Munetaka Murakami Falls Just Short of Derby Semifinals

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami made his 2026 Home Run Derby debut in Philadelphia, hitting nine home runs during the event. Despite a strong showing, he fell just short of advancing to the semifinal round. Analysts had previously identified him as a top contender for the title, and his performance remained a key focus of the All-Star festivities, which were streamed live on Netflix.