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(LEAD) Kiwoom Heroes release injured Addison Russell, acquire Ronnie Dawson

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with signing of new player)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes released injured shortstop Addison Russell on Thursday, cutting his second stint in the South Korean baseball leagu
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Kiwoom Heroes release injured Addison Russell

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes released injured shortstop Addison Russell on Thursday, cutting his second stint in the South Korean baseball league short.The Heroes said they asked the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) to p
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KBO club releases player for hitting teammate with baseball bat

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball club SSG Landers announced Thursday they have cut ties with minor league pitcher Lee Won-joon for hitting a teammate with a bat."We decided this was a serious incident that could
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(LEAD) MLB to open season in S. Korea for 1st time; Dodgers vs. Padres in historic series

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS photos, more info and quotes in paras 6-9)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- For the first time its history, Major League Baseball (MLB) will open a regular season in South Korea.MLB and the MLB Players Associ
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MLB to hold 2024 season opener in Seoul

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Major League Baseball (MLB) will open its 2024 season in South Korea with two games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.MLB and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) announced their plans for
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KBO to revive draft for unwanted minor leaguers, veterans

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league announced Wednesday it will bring back an auxiliary draft for unwanted minor leaguers or young prospects following the end of the 2023 season, hoping to provide them with regula
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Lotte Giants sign ex-MLB player Niko Goodrum

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- The Lotte Giants announced their signing of former major league player Niko Goodrum on Tuesday.Goodrum agreed to a US$400,000 contract for the rest of this Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season to replace Za
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KBO to discipline club over physical abuse among minor leaguers

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- The top South Korean baseball league said Tuesday it will open disciplinary proceedings against a club over recent instances of physical abuse involving its minor league players.The Korea Baseball Organization
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Son of ex-KBO slugger drafted by Diamondbacks

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- Kevin Sim, son of a former star slugger in the top South Korean baseball league, has been drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball (MLB).The Diamondbacks selected Sim, third baseman for the
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Veteran slugger Choi Jeong voted KBO's top player for June

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Thanks to an early summer power surge, SSG Landers slugger Choi Jeong has been named the top player in South Korean baseball for June.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Choi as the winner of the Pl
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Pirates' Choi Ji-man hits 1st homer since return from injury

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Choi Ji-man of the Pittsburgh Pirates has gone deep for the first time since his return from a long injury layoff.Choi belted a two-run homer against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Pirates' 4-2 victory at
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Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin throws scoreless rehab start in minors

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays has inched closer to a return to the majors from elbow surgery, thanks to another encouraging rehab start in the minors.Pitching for the Blue Jays' Single-A affiliate,
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong injures toe after kicking water cooler in frustration

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- After getting thrown out at third base in a key moment of an eventual loss, San Diego Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong took out his frustration on a water cooler.The action may end up costing Kim time on the field.
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Pirates' Choi Ji-man goes hitless in return from injury

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Choi Ji-man of the Pittsburgh Pirates has marked his return from a long injury layoff with a hitless performance at the plate.Playing for the first time since April 13, Choi went 0-for-4 with a strikeout against
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(LEAD) Kia Tigers sign new pitcher Mario Sanchez, reacquire Thomas Pannone

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS info on latest signing in paras 6-10)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball club Kia Tigers signed two foreign pitchers Thursday, newly acquiring Mario Sanchez and reuniting with Thomas Pa
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(Yonhap Interview) New American pitcher brings 'coaching mentality' to KBO

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Before signing with the Kiwoom Heroes in South Korea, Ian McKinney had been pulling double duty as starter and pitching coach for his independent ball club, the Gastonia Honey Hunters in the Atlantic League.And
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Kia Tigers sign new pitcher Mario Sanchez

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball club Kia Tigers announced Thursday they have signed new pitcher Mario Sanchez.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club acquired the Venezuelan right-hander for US$280,000 for the rest
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(Yonhap Interview) All-Star pitcher Fedde pays it forward with his knowledge

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Former major league pitcher Erick Fedde has set the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on fire in 2023, leading the league with 11 wins and a 1.61 ERA in 13 starts for the NC Dinos through Tuesday.Fedde has been
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(LEAD) Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin gives up 1 run in 3 innings in minor league rehab game

(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4, 7-8)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays has taken an important step in his recovery from last year's elbow operation, giving up one run in three innings in a minor league re
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Blue Jays' Ryu Hyun-jin gives up 1 run in 3 innings in minor league rehab game

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays has taken an important step in his recovery from last year's elbow operation, giving up one run in three innings in a minor league rehab appearance.Ryu pitched for the B