The War of the Chuns is officially underway. The KBO announced on Friday the names of 20 free agent-approved players out of the 30 players who are eligible for free agency in 2025. The 20 players are Kia Lim Ki-young, Jang Hyun-sik, Seo Gun-chang, Samsung Ryu Ji-hyuk, Kim Heon-gon, LG Choi Won-tae, Doosan Kim Kang-ryul,…
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“It was a promise I made to myself.”
“It was a promise I made to myself.” NC Dinos’ Son As-seob has suffered a shocking injury this season. On July 4 against the Changwon SSG Landers, he collided with second baseman Park Min-woo while playing outfield defense and left the game on the sidelines after being helped off the field, and after multiple medical…
The Samsung Lions will send players to the ABL
The Samsung Lions will send players to the Australian Baseball League (ABL) for the second year in a row. Last year, Samsung sent left-hander Lee Seung-hyun (22), right-hander Park Kwon-hoo (20), and catcher Lee Byung-heon (25) to the Adelaide Giants of the ABL, where they were successful. Lee, who was a reliever until last year,…
Won-joong and Hyun-sik to emerge as bullpen stalwarts
Anxious Kim Won-joong and Jang Hyun-sik to emerge as bullpen stalwarts. The Kia Tigers’ consolidated title ended the fierce competition of the 2014 season. Now, it’s the beginning of the ‘War of the Chuns’. The free agency market is open. The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) will announce the list of free agents on Friday. Of…
Ryu Hyun-jin, Hanwha Eagles Comeback Imminent
Ryu Hyun-jin, Hanwha Eagles Comeback Imminent? “Discussing Return” The return of Ryu Hyun-jin (36) to Korean professional baseball is becoming a fait accompli. According to the coverage on the 19th, Ryu Hyun-jin’s officials familiar with the contract negotiations with Hanwha Group, the parent company of the KBO League’s Hanwha Eagles, Ryu Hyun-jin’s original club, indirectly…
Bob Melvin, Everyone Bows During the National Anthem
Change Led by San Francisco Coach Bob Melvin… Everyone Bows During the National Anthem Even players who are not playing in MLB exhibition games are ordered to watch the game… ‘Emphasis on one team’ The American media paid attention to the changes led by Coach Bob Melvin, who took the helm of the American Professional…
San Diego Kim Ha-seong has Unusual Slugging Power
Kim Ha-seong, Yesterday a Home Run, Today a Double… Unusual Slugging Power San Diego Padres starting infielder Kim Ha-seong (28) has unusual slugging power. Ha-seong Kim started as the number one hitter at shortstop in the home game of the 2024 American Professional Baseball Major League (MLB) exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs held at…
KT Yuk Cheong-myung “I will Become an Exemplary Player”
Both skill and personality are perfect… KT Yuk Cheong-myung “I will become an exemplary player” My father, Yook Sung-cheol, head of the Public Relations and Cooperation Department at the National Human Rights Commission said, “I want to become a player who has a positive influence, just like my father said.” KT Wiz, a professional baseball…
Betts showed his health by hitting a home run
LA Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, who had been out of action due to an injury, showed his health by hitting a home run in his return game. Betts started as the second right fielder in the away game against the Milwaukee Brewers of the 2024 Major League Baseball held at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,…
Jaron Duran has been suspended for two games.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jaron Duran has been suspended for two games. On the 13th (Korean time), the official website of the US Major League Baseball, MLB.com, reported, citing a statement from the Boston team, that “Duran has been suspended for two games.” In the bottom of the 6th inning of the game against the…