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Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin donates 200 million won to mark 20th anniversary of professional debut

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin donated 200 million won ($135,000) to charity to mark the 20th anniversary of his professional debut, the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation (KCLF) said Thursday.

2026-04-09

Veteran Ryu Hyun-jin announces retirement from national baseball team after WBC quarterfinal loss

Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin, 38, announced his retirement from national duty after Korea suffered a crushing 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals on Friday.

2026-03-15

Korea crashes out of WBC as Dominican Republic dominates in mercy rule win — as it happened

Korea are looking for a major upset against the Dominican Republic in the first quarterfinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, a matchup that the baseball world widely considers a David vs. Goliath clash. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026-03-14

Ex-MLB All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin to start vs. Dominican Republic in quarterfinals

Korea will start former major league All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin against the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Friday.

2026-03-13

MLB veteran Ryu Hyun-jin to start in crucial game for Korea against Chinese Taipei

Korea will turn to former major league All-Star pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin in a crucial opening round game against Chinese Taipei at the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

2026-03-08

Veteran pitcher ready for long-awaited outing at Tokyo Dome

As the second-oldest player for Korea at this year's World Baseball Classic (WBC) at 38, left-handed pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin doesn't need daily reminders of his age or seniority.

2026-03-06

Kim Do-yeong returning to MVP form just in time for WBC as Korea ties Japan's Hanshin Tigers in exhibition

With three days left before the World Baseball Classic (WBC) begins, Korea may have found its spark.

2026-03-03

Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin returns to first WBC in 17 years

Gearing up for his first World Baseball Classic (WBC) in 17 years, left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin on Monday demonstrated the kind of class that can make him a valuable presence on the Korean pitching staff even at his advanced age.

2026-03-03

WBC training camp offers chance for young players to pick veterans' brains

The two-week training camp in Saipan for the national baseball team held this month, ahead of the World Baseball Classic (WBC), turned out to be more than just an opportunity for the players to get some early work in before the March tournament.

2026-01-21

Veteran pitchers joining nat'l team training camp for WBC

Two seasoned veteran pitchers have made the Korean national baseball team's training camp roster ahead of next year's WBC.

2025-12-03