Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Tigers snap losing streak on dominant pitching by Adam Oller

The Kia Tigers eked out a second win of the 2026 KBO season by beating the NC Dinos 3-0 in Gwangju on Sunday thanks to a dominant performance from pitcher Adam Oller, who also played a key role in the team’s first victory of the campaign.

2026-04-06

Done tweaking, Tigers ace Naile focusing on execution in 3rd KBO season

Kia Tigers starter James Naile dominated the KBO in his first season in 2024 with the sweeper. His wasn't the first sweeper thrown in the Korean league, but it was by far the most effective.

2026-04-03

Tigers manager relieved after Kim Do-yeong gets up from awkward fall in Wednesday game

Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho felt his heart drop Wednesday night when his prized third baseman Kim Do-yeong went down to the ground in apparent pain.

2026-04-02

Kia Tigers roar into season with 7-2 win against LG Twins

The Kia Tigers beat the LG Twins 7-2 at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on Tuesday to secure their first win of the season. Kim Do-yeong hit his first home run of the season, while American pitcher Adam Oller pitched six scoreless innings.

2026-04-01

National poll names Kia Tigers the most popular baseball team for 2nd year straight

The Kia Tigers have been named the most popular club in Korean baseball for the second straight year in an annual national poll.

2026-03-31

Lotte Giants top KBO preseason as league readies for regular action on Saturday

Lotte Giants topped the KBO preseason once again despite low odds of reaching the post-season as the league prepares to kick off the regular season on Saturday.

2026-03-25

Warriors are red, violet is new: Nike unveils Korean national team's World Cup kit

The Warriors are red, violet is new: Nike unveiled the Korean national football team uniforms for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with designs that tap into tradition and culture.

2026-03-19

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

Pitcher Gwak Been struggles in tuneup game against Hanshin Tigers ahead of WBC

Pitcher Gwak Been struggled in a tuneup game before the World Baseball Classic (WBC), allowing 3 runs over 2 innings in a 3-3 tie against the Japanese Hanshin Tigers on Monday at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, ahead of Korea’s first WBC game.

2026-03-02

Kia Tigers locker room thieves receive suspended sentences

Two men who repeatedly broke into the Kia Tigers’ home stadium locker room and stole cash and valuables received suspended prison sentences, the Gwangju District Court said Friday.

2026-02-20