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Korean national baseball team manager Ryu Ji-hyun during a World Baseball Classic game with the Dominican Republic on March 13 in Florida. [NEWS1]

Ryu Ji-hyun nominated as national baseball team skipper for upcoming Asian Games in Japan

Ryu Ji-hyun, who managed Korea to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) last month, has been nominated for the same skipper role for the upcoming Asian Games.

2026.4.15

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kim Hye-seong prepares to bat during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, on July 12, 2025. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Dodgers keep Kim Hye-seong off Opening Day roster despite strong spring training

The Los Angeles Dodgers excluded infielder Kim Hye-seong from their 26-man Opening Day roster and assigned him to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, the highest tier of the minor leagues.

2026.4.1

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The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami on March 17. [AP/YONHAP]

Venezuela upsets stacked U.S. roster in WBC final with 3-2 win

Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country's first World Baseball Classic title, a display of ecstasy and joy that stood in stark contrast to the sight of Aaron Judge pacing slowly in the U.S. dugout.

2026.3.18

Korea's Ryu Hyun-jin pitches during a 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against the Dominican Republic at LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13. [NEWS1]

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.

2026.3.15

The Korean team bows to fans after a 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic in Miami on March 13.

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.

2026.3.13

Dominican Republic manager Albert Pujols tosses a ball during practice for the quarterfinal game against Korea at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12. [YONHAP]

Dominican Republic's manager Pujols prepared for Korea's 'small ball' in WBC quarterfinals

Dominican Republic manager Albert Pujols said Thursday his team will have to be prepared against Korea's brand of small ball when the two teams clash in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) this week.

2026.3.13

Korean baseballer Kim Do-yeong of takes part in practice for his team's quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12. [YONHAP]

Budding Korean star sees game against powerhouse Dominican Republic as measuring stick

Emerging Korean star Kim Do-yeong said Thursday he will use the team's upcoming knockout game at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) as a measuring stick for himself.

2026.3.13

Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin trains for the quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.13

South Korea manager Ryu Ji-hyun watches his players during practice at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12 the eve of South Korea's quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic. [YONHAP]

Korea manager calls on pitchers to minimize mistakes vs. powerful Dominican lineup

With Korea about to take on the top home run-hitting nation of the ongoing World Baseball Classic in the quarterfinals, manager Ryu Ji-hyun on Thursday emphasized the need to minimize mistakes on the mound.

2026.3.13

Korean national baseball team players Lee Jung-hoo, left, Ahn Hyun-min, center, and Kim Do-yeong pose for a photo on the team's flight to Miami, Florida for the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, on March 11. [KBO]

Korea's WBC breakout stars chase international baseball glory, MLB dreams in Miami

The Korean baseball team landed in Miami late Wednesday night for the knockout stage of the World Baseball Classic, ready to take the field of dreams — dreams of international glory, of course, but also dreams of a call from an MLB club.

2026.3.12

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WBC

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Ryu Ji-hyun nominated as national baseball team skipper for upcoming Asian Games in Japan

Dodgers keep Kim Hye-seong off Opening Day roster despite strong spring training

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

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

Dominican Republic's manager Pujols prepared for Korea's 'small ball' in WBC quarterfinals

Budding Korean star sees game against powerhouse Dominican Republic as measuring stick

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

Korea manager calls on pitchers to minimize mistakes vs. powerful Dominican lineup

Korea's WBC breakout stars chase international baseball glory, MLB dreams in Miami