Korea Joongang Daily
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Tigers sign pitcher Shirakawa as Asian quota player, Heroes extend Rosenberg's deal

The Kia Tigers filled their Asian quota with Japanese pitcher Keisho Shirakawa on Thursday, while the Kiwoom Heroes extended their contract with injury replacement pitcher Kenny Rosenberg.

2026-05-28

Kia Tigers crush four out of the park in 9-2 win over Kiwoom Heroes

The Kia Tigers are on their way toward the top three in the KBO on Wednesday, slugging four home runs in a dominant win over the Kiwoom Heroes.

2026-05-28

After a hellish season, the angel in Kim Do-yeong's head is starting to win

Baseball is played as much with the mind as the body. In contests that last hours, players have lots of time to think about their game — or get into their own heads, and Kim Do-yeong, once the posterboy for the Kia Tigers and KBO, is no exception.

2026-05-28

Twins come back from five runs down to defeat Giants for 4th straight win

The LG Twins rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Lotte Giants 8-6 for their fourth consecutive win in the KBO on Wednesday.

2026-05-28

Giants manager puts rookie Kim Dong-hyun up against aces in trial by fire

Kim Dong-hyun, a rookie outfielder for the Lotte Giants, may have looked overmatched at times in the KBO so far. But manager Kim Tae-hyoung is willing to be patient and wants him to learn from his mistakes.

2026-05-27

Twins manager thankful for catcher's value despite hitting struggles

LG Twins's Park Dong-won is on pace for his least productive offensive season since 2018, but his manager Youm Kyoung-youb believes the 36-year-old backstop is still a valuable member of his KBO club thanks to his defense and game-calling chops.

2026-05-27

Kia Tigers, Doosan Bears release Asian quota players

Two Korean baseball clubs each released their Asian quota players on Tuesday, with the Kia Tigers waiving their struggling Australian shortstop Jarryd Dale and the Doosan Bears cutting ties with Japanese right-hander Ichiro Tamura.

2026-05-26

Samsung Lions pitcher Yang Chang-seop brings old school magic with 9-inning shutout

Samsung Lions' Yang Chang-seop brought some old school magic back to the mound Sunday with a complete-game shutout against the Lotte Giants on Sunday.

2026-05-26

Hanwha Eagles' Ryu Hyun-jin claims monster record of 200 wins

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin claimed his 200th combined win across MLB and the KBO with a 5-2 win over the Doosan Bears, becoming Korean pitcher to achieve the feat.

2026-05-24

Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo placed on 10-day injured list with back strain

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has landed on the 10-day injured list (IL) with a midback strain.

2026-05-24