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Lee Jung-hoo snaps monthlong home run drought in Giants win

The San Francisco Giants outfielder hit his fourth homer of the season and drove in two runs as San Francisco beat the Atlanta Braves after a rain-suspended game resumed.

2026.6.18

KT Wiz’s Heo Kyoung-min hits a game-tying two-run home run with two outs and a runner on first in the top of the sixth inning against the LG Twins during a KBO League game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on March 29. [NEWS1]

Early KBO home run derby has fans, players talking about reasons why

Home runs are flying out of KBO League ballparks early and often this season, raising a familiar question among players and fans — is the baseball juiced?

2026.3.31

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Samsung Lions first baseman Lewin Diaz celebrates during a KBO game against the NC Dinos at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on April 27. [YONHAP]

'He keeps hitting': Lions' Lewin Díaz could be first foreigner to hit 50 home runs in single KBO season

Samsung Lions slugger Lewin Díaz is making a serious run at becoming the first foreign player in KBO history to hit 50 home runs in a single season. He hit his 42nd home run of the 2025 campaign on Wednesday against the Doosan Bears.

2025.8.28

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Kim Hye-seong hits a two-run homer during the second inning of an MLB game against the New York Yankees in Los Angeles on May 31. [AP/YONHAP]

Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong slams homer and two RBIs in 18-2 win over Yankees

Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong shined in his first MLB start at shortstop, going 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs and contributing to an 18-2 victory.

2025.6.1

SSG Landers' Choi Jeong, left, hugs with teammate Kim Kwang-hyun after a game with the NC Dinos at the SSG Landers Field in Incheon where Choi hit his 500th career home run on May 13. [NEWS1]

Landers' Choi Jeong looks to the future after historic 500th home run

Choi Jeong, first player in KBO history to hit 500 home runs, reflects on his journey and determination. His teammate Kim Kwang-hyun encourages him to continue striving for more milestones.

2025.5.15

Los Angeles Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium on Saturday in Los Angeles. [AFP/YONHAP]

Shohei Ohtani baseball card sells for record $1.067 million at auction

A Shohei Ohtani commemorative card sold for $1.067 million, marking a historic auction milestone.

2025.3.31

SSG Landers' Choi Jeong hits a solo home run in a game against the Lotte Giants at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on Wednesday, setting a new all-time KBO record with his 468th home run. [NEWS1]

SSG Landers’ Choi Jeong breaks all-time KBO home run record

After a one-week delay due to a bruised rib and a rained-out game, veteran slugger Choi Jeong hit his 468th home run to cement a new all-time KBO home run record.

2024.4.25

Left: Choi Jeong hits a two-run home run for the SK Wyverns in his sophomore year in the KBO in 2006. Right: Choi rounds the bases after tying the all-time KBO home run record with 467 career home runs on Tuesday. [JOONGANG ILBO; YONHAP]

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SSG Landers slugger Choi Jeong on Tuesday hit his 467 career home run in the bottom of the ninth inning during a game between the Landers and Kia Tigers at SSG Landers Field in Incheon

2024.4.17

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San Diego Padres' Kim Ha-seong reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in San Diego on Monday.

2023.7.25

Double digits

Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres hits a home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday.

2023.7.3