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S. Korea WBC manager pleased to be surrounded by experienced coaches

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- When South Korea manager Lee Kang-chul looks down his dugout during the World Baseball Classic (WBC) next month, he will see a handful of coaches with more international experience -- both playing and coachi
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WBC-bound slugger, reliever trying to put bad Olympic memories behind

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- As international performances go, South Korea had a dismal showing at the Tokyo Olympics baseball tournament in 2021, finishing fourth in a six-nation tournament despite being seen as a strong medal contende
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S. Korea defeats KBO club Tigers in WBC tuneup

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bats stayed hot and young pitchers put in a solid day's work, as the national team enjoyed its second straight scrimmage victory Sunday in the buildup to next month's World Baseball Clas
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MLB hopeful Lee Jung-hoo trying to block out distractions in WBC buildup

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean outfielder Lee Jung-hoo has had many watchful eyes of major league scouts following his moves this week, as he is gearing up for next month's World Baseball Classic (WBC) with an opportunity
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Pirates' Choi Ji-man loses salary arbitration: report

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean first baseman Choi Ji-man has reportedly lost his arbitration case against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Citing a source, MLB.com reported Friday (U.S. local time) that Choi will make US$4.65 million this
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(Yonhap Interview) Manager sees 'worthy role' for underdog Czechia at World Baseball Classic

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- As the first-time participant in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) this year, the Czech Republic isn't on pundits' lists as among the title favorites.But that doesn't mean Czechia will simply be a pu
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Sidearm pitcher for S. Korea brimming with confidence after 1st pre-WBC scrimmage

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- Of seven South Korean pitchers to take the mound in their first scrimmage before the World Baseball Classic (WBC) here on Thursday, sidearmer Ko Young-pyo threw the fewest pitches with 16.He wasn't just
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KBO commissioner meets MLB counterpart over holding games in U.S.

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean professional baseball chief met with his major league counterpart this week to discuss holding a South Korean game in America next year, the league office here said Friday.The Korea Baseball Or
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(LEAD) S. Korea beats KBO club Dinos in pre-WBC scrimmage behind 2 homers

(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 8-13, 16-17)TUCSON, United States, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- Behind home runs by its two corner infielders, South Korea prevailed in its first exhibition game in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday in the buildup to next month's
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S. Korea beats KBO club Dinos in pre-WBC scrimmage behind 2 homers

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- Behind home runs by its two corner infielders, South Korea prevailed in its first exhibition game in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday in the buildup to next month's World Baseball Classic (WBC).First baseman
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WBC-bound Japanese star Ohtani aware of 'big history' vs. S. Korea in baseball

TEMPE, United States, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- Aware of "a big history" between his native Japan and South Korea in baseball, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani said Thursday he was looking forward to facing the rival country at next month&
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Pain free after ankle injury, S. Korean first baseman training at full speed

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Only months removed from a serious ankle injury that appeared to put his career in jeopardy, South Korean first baseman Park Byung-ho trained at full speed Wednesday in preparation for the World Baseball Cla
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Former KBO MVP Eric Thames announces retirement

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- Eric Thames, the first player in South Korean baseball to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season, called it quits Thursday.Thames took to social media to announce his retirement after 14 years i
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S. Korean players wary of Japanese sluggers at WBC

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Japan has no shortage of star power as world No. 1 in baseball and a title favorite at the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC). Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is a transcendent two-way phenom,
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S. Korea manager pleased with position players' preparation for WBC

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- After the first day of training camp in the books in an unusually cold Arizona on Wednesday, South Korea manager Lee Kang-chul said he was pleased with the conditioning levels for his position players ahead
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Career starter has mixed feelings about pitching in relief at WBC

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- For most of his professional career, South Korean left-hander Kim Kwang-hyun, now entering his 16th season, has been a starting pitcher. In the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Kim has made 326 appearances
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KBO MVP Lee Jung-hoo shrugs off U.S. media attention ahead of WBC

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- The reigning South Korean baseball MVP Lee Jung-hoo has been generating plenty of buzz in the leadup to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March, but the 24-year-old outfielder may be the only one unaware o
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Veteran pitcher eager to learn from younger teammates at WBC

TUCSON, United States, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Young pitchers on the South Korean national team for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) have said they grew up admiring Yang Hyeon-jong, the MVP-winning left-hander for the Kia Tigers and now captain of the na
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Free agent outfielder dealt in sign-and-trade

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Veteran free agent outfielder Lee Myung-ki found a new home Tuesday in a sign-and-trade.The NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Tuesday they signed Lee to a one-year deal and immediately
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S. Korea to open WBC training camp in Arizona this week

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean national baseball team will open its training camp for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Arizona this week, gearing up for a chance at redemption after disappointing performances at