After finishing first overall in the regular season, the Atlanta Braves have taken a breather. Max Freed, 29, who was placed on the disabled list at the end of the season, is back on track for the postseason. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a local Atlanta media outlet, reported on Thursday (April […]
“Personal training three times a day” He joined the first team after returning from injury at the end of July…”It’s hard to play, but I’m in good shape for technical training”
“I feel like I’m back in shape to just play some baseball.” Kiwoom Heroes slugger Lee Jung-hoo, 25, was named to the season-ending three-day roster. It’s been more than two months since he was sidelined in late July with a left ankle injury. Lee rejoined the squad on July 2 […]
No hitter in MLB’s 148-year history has ever hit like this, batting .197 with 47 home runs…a remarkable feat.
He hit over 40 home runs with a 1-for-1 batting average. It’s a first for the 148-year-old major league. Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber, 30, is the man to thank. Schwarber started the season finale against the New York Mets on Sunday, batting first and going hitless in two […]
“Lin Yumin’s slider is almost unstoppable,” Taiwanese reporter says…6th out of 1343 MLB top prospects wall high
‘Rebuilding team’ South Korea faces a wall of top Taiwanese prospects. South Korea fell 0-4 in their Group B baseball game at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games on Sunday at the Xiaoxing Baseball and Softball Center 1 Baseball Field in Xiaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. The Koreans were unable to capitalize […]
Bae Ji-hwan, batting eighth and playing center field, was replaced after three hitless at-bats.
Byung-hyuk Chun Reporter = Bae Ji-hwan (24, Pittsburgh Pirates) started in center field but didn’t get a hit. Bae went 0-for-3 in the first inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) home game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., on April 1. […]
Jang Hyun-seok says he’s starting, but he’s in the bullpen…Taiwan game Moon Dong-joo or Gyubin? Ryu Jung-il-ho’s pleasant smoke screen? ‘Great welcome’
Jang Hyun-seok (LA Dodgers), who was supposed to be the starter, pitched in relief. A calculated, sophisticated smokescreen by coach Liu Zhong-il, but a welcome one nonetheless. Hangzhou Asian Games baseball team manager Ryu Joong-il said he would use top amateur prospect Jang Hyun-seok as a starter during a training […]
“Everyone said it wouldn’t work” 110 losses two years ago → first 100 wins in AL → clinched first place in the league…biggest upset ever
The Baltimore Orioles have clinched their first American League East title in nine years. The Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox, 2-0, on April 29 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. With the win, the Orioles reached the 100-win plateau and clinched the district title. It […]
Despite poor start, KIA pounds out 20 hits in 13-5 win over Kiwoom…closes in on 5th place SSG by 0.5 points
The KIA Tigers overcame a poor starting pitching performance to take a 10-run victory. A 20-hit batting lineup led the team to victory. KIA won 13-5 in the 15th game of the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League against the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Monday […]
‘Let’s agree 50 billion’ Cash-strapped Barca push for Man City loanee full-back ‘complete signing’
Joao Cancelo agrees permanent move to Barcelona. Manchester City right-back Kancelu has completed his move to FC Barcelona. The two clubs have reached an early agreement. The 29-year-old Portugal international made a dramatic move from City to Barcelona at the end of this summer’s transfer window. The deal was for […]
Already 25 stolen bases, national shortstop admires ‘Ryu Ji-hyuk’…”I wish I could follow the example of young players”
Who has the most stolen bases in the Samsung Lions team? It’s not Kim Sung-yoon, Kim Ji-chan, or Kim Hyun-joon. It’s Ryu Ji-hyuk, a midseason trade acquisition. Drafted by Doosan in the fourth round (36th overall) of the 2012 KBO Draft, Ryu was traded to KIA in June 2020 and […]