The Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB), who made the “Winnow trade” a month ago, have abandoned their season. The Angels placed five veterans on waivers as of today (30th) local time: starter Lucas Giolito (29), reliever Reynaldo Lopez (29), reliever Matt Moore (34), outfielder Hunter Renfroe (31), and outfielder Randall Grichuk (32),… Continue reading A failed ‘last ditch effort’…the Angels lost the present and lost the future
Month: August 2023
Jae-hoon Ha, the reigning save king, cannons it for three straight games
SSG trails second-place KT by one game The record for most saves in a single season by an SSG in the KBO is 36. However, the record holder, Ha Jae-hoon (33), is now at the plate instead of the mound. After graduating from Masan Yongmago, Ha joined the Chicago Cubs in the major leagues. However,… Continue reading Jae-hoon Ha, the reigning save king, cannons it for three straight games
ML’s first 30 homers, 60 doubles, one shot away from blowout
Atlanta’s Aquino 29 home runs – 61 stolen basesOne more home run and he’ll make history Ronald Acuña Jr. (25-Atlanta) is one home run away from becoming the first player in Major League Baseball (MLB) history to reach 30 home runs and 60 RBI in a single season. Acuña Jr. went 4-for-5 with one home… Continue reading ML’s first 30 homers, 60 doubles, one shot away from blowout
“If Sanchez comes back just in time to go to Uiri AG…” KIA’s five-star project ‘won’t touch’ 30-year-old submariner
“If Sanchez comes back just in time for Uri to go to the Asian Games, it will be better.” KIA has 40 games remaining, the most of any team in the 10 clubs. They have only three doubleheaders scheduled due to the KBO’s 29-day schedule. They have almost no off days until mid-October. They have… Continue reading “If Sanchez comes back just in time to go to Uiri AG…” KIA’s five-star project ‘won’t touch’ 30-year-old submariner
Overturning a ’10-game deficit’…Seattle passes Texas to take first place in AL West
The Seattle Mariners are having a miraculous season. The Mariners took sole possession of first place in the American League (AL) West with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, on April 28. The three-game sweep of Kansas City was Seattle’s 11th win in its last 12 games,… Continue reading Overturning a ’10-game deficit’…Seattle passes Texas to take first place in AL West
A coach who was fired 8 years ago is acting head coach of the same team…What is the fate of the Jong-woon regime, Lotte?
The same coach who was fired eight years ago is now acting head coach of the same team. The fate of Lotte’s remaining season is in the hands of acting head coach Lee Jong-woon (57), who took over the reins following the resignation of Larry Sutton (53). Lotte announced Sutton’s voluntary resignation on Monday. Sutton… Continue reading A coach who was fired 8 years ago is acting head coach of the same team…What is the fate of the Jong-woon regime, Lotte?
‘2G in a row without a hit’ Kim drops batting average to .276…SD falls to 4-5, loses second straight game
San Diego Padres’ Ha-Sung Kim (28) went hitless for the second straight game. Starting at first base against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday (July 27) at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he went 1-for-3 with one run scored and one walk. Kim led off the first inning with a single and scooped up a… Continue reading ‘2G in a row without a hit’ Kim drops batting average to .276…SD falls to 4-5, loses second straight game
Toronto Hidden Card→Streak Stopper→3-game winning streak, Ryu Hyun-jin Kwan Rok-Too shines again
27th at Cleveland, 5 innings, 2 earned runsWon three straight after losing his big league debut. ‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin pulled the Toronto Blue Jays out of a three-game losing streak in Major League Baseball. He pitched well with his trademark ‘kwanrok pitch’ to win the game. He appeared as a hidden card in Toronto’s… Continue reading Toronto Hidden Card→Streak Stopper→3-game winning streak, Ryu Hyun-jin Kwan Rok-Too shines again
‘Lucky’ NC Park escapes major injury…”No unusual symptoms other than dizziness”
It’s literally a blessing in disguise. NC Dinos outfielder Park Gun-woo avoided a major injury. Park Gun-woo batted third in the lineup against the LG Twins of the 2023 KBO Baseball League at Changwon NC Park on Sunday. In the bottom of the first inning, with runners on first and third, Park was hit by… Continue reading ‘Lucky’ NC Park escapes major injury…”No unusual symptoms other than dizziness”
Bae Ji-hwan hitless, Pittsburgh snaps 2-game losing streak with win over Cubs
Bae Ji-hwan of the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB) has had his hitting streak halted. The Pittsburgh Pirates played a home game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, on April 26. Bae started the game at second base and batted seventh. He tried to get on base, but… Continue reading Bae Ji-hwan hitless, Pittsburgh snaps 2-game losing streak with win over Cubs