Kim Ha-seong’s teammate Darvish Yu (San Diego Padres) will have to wait until next year to reach 200 career wins in the United States and Japan. “Darvish was placed on the 15-day disabled list (IL) with right elbow inflammation,” MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball (MLB), reported on Monday (April 29). The IL… Continue reading ‘IL to season out?” Darvish on the verge of 200 career wins in Japan and U.S.
Month: August 2023
U-18 Women’s National Softball Team defeats Hong Kong for first Asia Cup win
The South Korea National Under-18 (U-18) Women’s Softball Team earned its first win at the 2023 U-18 Women’s Softball Asia Cup. South Korea won its second preliminary round game against Hong Kong 12-3 in five innings on Tuesday in Pingtan, China. After falling to China 0-10 the previous day (Sept. 29), the Koreans recorded their… Continue reading U-18 Women’s National Softball Team defeats Hong Kong for first Asia Cup win
Sleepless nights in Seattle: 20-3 in last 23 games, lead in the district
Seattle renews its four-game winning streakMiraculous win streak leads American League West The sleepless nights continue in Seattle. The Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball have gone on a tear, winning a whopping 20 of their last 23 games. They’re within striking distance of an elusive postseason berth. The Mariners have been eating up wins… Continue reading Sleepless nights in Seattle: 20-3 in last 23 games, lead in the district
“Why do we have to do a doubleheader at Gocheok-dome?” Manager Hong Won-ki angry…KBO “Considered DH equity for each club.”
Kiwoom Heroes coach Hong Won-ki is furious. It’s because of the September doubleheader schedule at the Gocheok Dome. This is the first time a doubleheader has been scheduled at the Gocheok Dome since its opening. Hong strongly expressed his dissatisfaction with the scheduling of a home doubleheader when there was a reserve day for the… Continue reading “Why do we have to do a doubleheader at Gocheok-dome?” Manager Hong Won-ki angry…KBO “Considered DH equity for each club.”
LAD→CLE→Release Waiting, The Fall of ‘6G ERA 5.40’ Thor…”Not the same as it was in its heyday”
Noah Syndergaard has been designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians. Syndergaard started the 2023 Major League Baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday (Aug. 28), allowing five runs on four hits, three home runs, three walks and three strikeouts in six innings. It was the… Continue reading LAD→CLE→Release Waiting, The Fall of ‘6G ERA 5.40’ Thor…”Not the same as it was in its heyday”
SSG catcher Cho Hyung-woo on growing in faith: “I want to be a player who improves every year”
SSG removed starting catcher Min-sik Kim from the first-team roster after a 4-15 loss to Sasik Lotte on April 17. SSG coach Kim Won-hyung said at the time, “(Kim) needs to cool his head,” he said. The team decided that it was more important for Kim to recover than the upcoming game. One of the… Continue reading SSG catcher Cho Hyung-woo on growing in faith: “I want to be a player who improves every year”
Ryu ‘pitched well’ after injury in 5 innings against Cleveland
At this rate, he’ll likely finish his career in the majors. The Korean Monster, Ryu Hyun-jin, has continued to pitch well since returning from injury. Starting against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rogers Centre in Canada on Sunday (July 27), Hyun-jin Ryu pitched five innings and allowed three runs (two earned) to earn his third win… Continue reading Ryu ‘pitched well’ after injury in 5 innings against Cleveland
Second-year Samsung right-hander Shin Jung-hwan gets emotional debut start…9-1 win over LG
Samsung Lions second-year right-hander Shin Jung-hwan recorded his first professional start. Shin started the Futures League home game against LG at Gyeongsan Ballpark on July 27 and pitched six innings, allowing one run on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. It was the first quality start of his professional career. Samsung rode a… Continue reading Second-year Samsung right-hander Shin Jung-hwan gets emotional debut start…9-1 win over LG
Ohtani ‘in surgery’ as he misses 2024, first $500 million unclear
Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Angels) is facing a surgical crisis, and depending on whether or not he undergoes surgery, his salary and future plans could be disrupted. Ohtani started and batted second in the first game of the Angels’ 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) home doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Angels Stadium in California,… Continue reading Ohtani ‘in surgery’ as he misses 2024, first $500 million unclear
“Widener hit? Ball placement problem” Kim Jae-sung instead of Kang Min-ho, Samsung’s catcher
The 14th game of the ‘2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League’ between Samsung and Kiwoom took place at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea. Before the game, Samsung manager Park Jin-man analyzed the poor performance of Taylor Widener, who started the previous day. Widener had struck out five batters in 4⅔ innings the day… Continue reading “Widener hit? Ball placement problem” Kim Jae-sung instead of Kang Min-ho, Samsung’s catcher