{
  "id": 11210769,
  "title": "Munetaka Murakami’s drunk White Sox interview was beyond incredible",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/munetaka-murakamis-drunk-white-sox-interview-was-beyond-incredible",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:58:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/1130759/munetaka-murakami-drunk-white-sox"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago White Sox have made an impressive turnaround in 2026, going from a team often ridiculed in Major League Baseball to a powerhouse. On Wednesday night, they showcased their newfound strength with a 7-3 victory over the Astros in the AL Wild Card game, securing a 2-0 lead and advancing to the next round.\n\nThe excitement was palpable in the locker room, where Munetaka Murakami, in particular, was reveling in the moment. The 32-year-old translator for the team, who had been working tirelessly to help his colleagues navigate the English-speaking media, let his emotions out with a series of drunken interviews.\n\nIn one interview, Murakami was repeatedly asked if he was drunk, to which he enthusiastically replied, \"HE’S DRUNK!\" and added, \"I’m drunk! I’m drunk!\" He explained that he'd been hungover the previous day and was feeling the same hangover tomorrow, apologizing for not speaking English. Murakami's uninhibited joy was infectious, and it was evident that his team spirit was contagious.\n\nLater that evening, CHSN White Sox managed to track Murakami down for another attempt at an interview. The reporter noted the same remarkable drunk celebration, emphasizing how much of a special part Murakami plays in this transformative White Sox team. As the team prepares to face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS on October 3rd, it's clear that Murakami's contribution to their victory has been invaluable.",
  "summary": "What the Chicago White Sox have done in 2026 is why sports are so great. A perennial punching bag, and Major League Baseball’s biggest laughingstock a year ago has transformed into a baseball powerhouse, and on Wednesday night they proved it. The ChiSox cruised to a 7-3 win over the Astros in the AL Wild […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Munetaka Murakami’s ‘drunk’ interview goes viral after White Sox win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/munetaka-murakamis-drunk-interview-goes-viral-after-white-sox-win",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:47:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}