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Once mighty, Giants fall on hard times in KBO

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- On June 3, the Lotte Giants were sitting in third place in the top South Korean baseball league, with a 29-18 record putting them just two games behind the first-place SSG Landers. Things were looking up for th
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Reigning MVP Lee Jung-hoo tops KBO All-Star voting

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Lee Jung-hoo, the reigning MVP in South Korean baseball, has topped the All-Star fan voting for the first time in his career.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced the starting
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Kim Ha-seong hits 3rd homer in 4 games for Padres

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres is staying hot as the new leadoff man, having now gone deep for the third time in four games.Kim belted a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Washi
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Pirates' Choi Ji-man doubles in minor league rehab game, eyes June return

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Sidelined since April with an Achilles injury, Choi Ji-man of the Pittsburgh Pirates has started his rehab assignment in the minors, with an eye on a return before the end of this month. The Pirates said Thursd
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Armed with new slider, Bears pitcher Waddell 'excited' about 2nd KBO stint

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Having reunited with the Doosan Bears after a half-season stint last year in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), American left-hander Brandon Waddell isn't just a year older and wiser.The 29-year-old bel
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Kim Ha-seong ends homer drought, helps Padres snap losing streak

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres has homered for the first time in June.Batting leadoff, the South Korean infielder went 1-for-3 with a home run, an RBI, two walks and two runs scored, as the Padres blanked
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(2nd LD) Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo becomes KBO's career RBI leader

(ATTN: ADDS final score, comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-hoDAEJEON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers slugger Choi Hyoung-woo became the all-time RBI king in South Korean baseball Tuesday.Choi knocked in his 1,499th and 1,500th runs against the Hanwha Ea
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Late-blooming slugger adds new chapter to improbable journey with RBI record

By Yoo Jee-hoDAEJEON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- One day in 2007, Kim Eung-yong, a legendary former manager then working as president of the Samsung Lions, was in the stands for a game in the Futures League, the minor league for the Korea Baseball Organizat
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(LEAD) Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo becomes KBO's career RBI leader

(ATTN: ADDS details, photos)By Yoo Jee-hoDAEJEON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers slugger Choi Hyoung-woo became the all-time RBI king in South Korean baseball Tuesday.Choi knocked in his 1,499th and 1,500th runs against the Hanwha Eagles with a two-r
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Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo becomes KBO's career RBI leader

By Yoo Jee-hoDAEJEON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers slugger Choi Hyoung-woo became the all-time RBI king in South Korean baseball Tuesday.Choi knocked in his 1,499th and 1,500th runs against the Hanwha Eagles with a two-run home run in the top of th
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Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo on verge of becoming KBO's all-time RBI king

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo is on the verge of making South Korean baseball history, as he sits one RBI away from becoming the all-time leader in that category.Choi is currently tied with his for
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Hanwha Eagles sign ex-MLB outfielder Nick Williams

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles announced Sunday they have signed former major league outfielder Nick Williams.Williams will make US$450,000 for the rest of this season as a replacement for Brian O'Grady, who was release
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(LEAD) Kiwoom Heroes release injured pitcher Jokisch, sign new pitcher McKinney

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with new acquisition)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes announced Friday they have parted ways with injured pitcher Eric Jokisch after 4 1/2 seasons, and replaced him with longt
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Kiwoom Heroes release injured pitcher Jokisch

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes announced Friday they will part ways with injured pitcher Eric Jokisch after 4 1/2 seasons.The Heroes said they asked the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) to place the 33-year-old on waivers,
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KBO ERA leader Fedde diagnosed with forearm strain, expected back in 10 days

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- NC Dinos ace Erick Fedde, current leader in wins and ERA in South Korean baseball, has been diagnosed with a forearm strain.The Dinos announced Thursday evening that the American right-hander, who had been remo
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KBO ERA leader Fedde sidelined with forearm discomfort

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- NC Dinos starter Erick Fedde, currently leading the South Korean baseball league in wins and ERA, has been sidelined with right forearm discomfort.The Dinos announced Wednesday they have removed Fedde from the
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Doosan Bears reunite with pitcher Waddell

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The Doosan Bears announced Tuesday they are bringing back American left-hander Brandon Waddell for a second stint.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club said Waddell, 29, will make US$280,000 for the rest o
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(Yonhap Interview) Panamanian pitcher in KBO appreciative of embassy's support

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- In every start he has made at home for the Kiwoom Heroes so far this season, Panamanian right-hander Ariel Jurado has enjoyed the support of his compatriots from the stands.They aren't just any Panamanians,
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High school pitcher throws no-hitter

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Duksoo High School right-hander Kim Tae-hyung threw a no-hitter Saturday.The second-year pitcher didn't allow a hit and struck out 15 batters over nine innings in his school's 4-0 victory over Cheongwon
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KT Wiz reunite with pitcher Cuevas

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- The KT Wiz announced Friday they have reunited with former staff ace William Cuevas, hoping the familiar right-hander can aid their postseason push.Cuevas, who previously pitched for the Wiz from 2019 to 2022, w