Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Samsung ace Ariel Jurado shines despite win-loss record

By several measures, Samsung Lions ace Ariel Jurado has been one of the most effective pitchers in Korean baseball so far this year. However, he only has two wins to show for it after six starts.

2026-04-29

Lions squash 7-game losing streak with Bears defeat

The Samsung Lions squeezed past the Doosan Bears 5-4 in extra innings Tuesday to snap their seven-game losing streak.

2026-04-29

‘I got lucky’: Lions outfielder celebrates return after busy day on field

With his uniform all dirty after an action-filled Tuesday night on the field, Samsung Lions outfielder Kim Seong-yoon counted his blessings for a string of lucky moments.

2026-04-29

Lions outfielder Park Seung-kyu sacrifices chance to achieve hit for cycle, puts team first

A “hit for the cycle” is one of baseball’s rarest feats — achieved just 32 times in KBO history. Samsung Lions outfielder Park Seung-kyu chose not to join that list on Friday, sacrificing the milestone to put his team first.

2026-04-14

Defending champions Twins look to stretch winning streak against Giants

A slow start to their Korean baseball title defense now a distant memory, the LG Twins have strung together seven consecutive wins to shoot to the top of the standings.

2026-04-13

KBO-leading Landers seeking to build on momentum against top 2 teams from 2025

The SSG Landers have grabbed first place early in the new Korean baseball season by beating up non-postseason teams from last year.

2026-04-06

Samsung Lions become first in KBO history to reach 3,000 wins

The Samsung Lions became the first team in KBO history to reach 3,000 wins with a 13-3 victory over the Doosan Bears at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Wednesday.

2026-04-02

Australian pitcher O'Loughlin looking to make most of 'incredible opportunity' in KBO

One last-minute phone call changed the trajectory of Australian pitcher Jack O'Loughlin's career this month.

2026-03-24

Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho

The Samsung Lions announced Sunday that they have retained their own free agent catcher Kang Min-ho with a two-year contract, making him the first player in KBO history to sign four deals in free agency.

2025-12-28

Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo rejoins old team Samsung Lions

The greatest run producer in Korean baseball history is returning to the club where it all began more than two decades ago. The Samsung Lions announced Wednesday they have signed the 41-year-old slugger Choi Hyoung-woo to a two-year contract.

2025-12-03