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Sun, January 17, 2021 | 13:12
South Korean outfielder Na Sung-bum fails to land MLB deal
South Korean outfielder Na Sung-bum fails to land MLB deal
South Korean All-Star outfielder Na Sung-bum is returning to the domestic league after failing to reach an agreement with a major league team via posting. Na, a 31-year-old slugger for the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), had been posted for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams last month, and the deadline of 5 p.m. Saturday Eastern Standard Time, or 7 a.m. Sun...
2021-01-10 11:42
New chief of Korean baseball league promises to prioritize safety amid pandemic
New chief of Korean baseball league promises to prioritize safety amid pandemic
The new head of South Korean professional baseball said Tuesday he will prioritize running a safe 2021 season during the coronavirus pandemic while also putting together an improved product on the field. Chung Ji-taik, a 70-year-old executive with the business conglomerate Doosan Group, was introduced as the 23rd commissioner of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) that day.
2021-01-05 16:51
It's official: Korean baseball star Kim Ha-seong signs with San Diego Padres
It's official: Korean baseball star Kim Ha-seong signs with San Diego Padres
South Korean All-Star infielder Kim Ha-seong is now a member of the San Diego Padres. The Padres officially announced their four-year deal with Kim on Thursday (local time), two days after it was reported that the two sides had reached an agreement. The deal was pending a physical.
2021-01-01 10:31
Baseball club exec apologizes for disrespecting athletes
Baseball club exec apologizes for disrespecting athletes
A South Korean baseball club executive under fire for disrespecting his athletes apologized for his action Thursday, while also withdrawing plans to take legal action against the league office for suspending him. Hur Min, chairman of the board for the Kiwoom Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), issued a statement through the club, apologizing to baseball fans and ...
2020-12-31 14:30
South Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong reportedly signs with San Diego Padres
South Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong reportedly signs with San Diego Padres
South Korean All-Star infielder Kim Ha-seong appears headed to California to seek a major league career. The 25-year-old slugger has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, the club's official site at MLB.com reported Monday (local time). Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.
2020-12-29 11:29
Korean baseball contenders still looking to complete foreign player puzzle as 2020 nears end
Korean baseball contenders still looking to complete foreign player puzzle as 2020 nears end
As the year 2020 winds down, just over half the teams in the South Korean baseball league have taken care of one piece of important business for the new season: signing their three foreign players.
2020-12-28 17:18
Ex-baseball MVP Yoon Suk-min to pursue pro golf career
Ex-baseball MVP Yoon Suk-min to pursue pro golf career
Former MVP-winning pitcher Yoon Suk-min will now be chasing smaller white balls on golf courses, with the backing of a local food company. Jeong Food Korea, a Seoul-based canned food manufacturer, said Wednesday it will be sponsoring Yoon's effort to qualify for the second-tier tour in the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA).
2020-12-23 10:47
LG Twins bring back ace Casey Kelly for 3rd season
LG Twins bring back ace Casey Kelly for 3rd season
American right-hander Casey Kelly will be back in South Korea for a third season in 2021.The LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said Friday they've re-signed Kelly to a new one-year deal worth US$1.4 million. The 31-year-old will make $700,000 in salary, $300,000 as a signing bonus and another $400,000 in incentives.
2020-12-11 15:31
Ex-MLB slugger Ryon Healy signs with KBO's Eagles
Ex-MLB slugger Ryon Healy signs with KBO's Eagles
Former major league slugger Ryon Healy has landed in South Korea. The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Sunday they have signed Healy to a one-year deal worth up to US$1 million. Healy will receive a guaranteed salary of $500,000 and a signing bonus of $300,000. He can make up to $200,000 in incentives.
2020-12-06 14:09
KBO asks MLB to post NC Dinos slugger Na Sung-bum
KBO asks MLB to post NC Dinos slugger Na Sung-bum
One of South Korea's premier sluggers will be knocking on the big league doors this winter.
2020-11-30 20:58
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