Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has apologized to the manager of a division rival. Speaking to the Chicago Tribune and other local media ahead of the Cubs’ home game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Ross said he sent a text apology to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton. Here’s the situation. The Cubs dropped a… Continue reading Cubs manager sends apology text to Pittsburgh manager.
Month: September 2023
Leader Yoon Kyung-yup Yeom “Won-tae Choi set the stage for victory”
The LG Twins clipped the wings of the Eagles for the second straight day. On April 24, LG won a 5-1 home game against the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul. Their six-game winning streak came to an end with a loss to the NC Dinos on April 22, but they continued their dominance… Continue reading Leader Yoon Kyung-yup Yeom “Won-tae Choi set the stage for victory”
“What’s the point if you can’t pitch anyway?” Dodgers desperate to bolster starting rotation, may turn away ‘surgery-to-first-team’ Ohtani…LA media outlook
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of pitcher Shohei Ohtani, 29, of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, won’t add much to their lineup, according to a local analysis. The Dodgers are in desperate need of starting pitching, and Ohtani is not eligible to take the mound until the 2024 season. Dodger Blue, a website specializing… Continue reading “What’s the point if you can’t pitch anyway?” Dodgers desperate to bolster starting rotation, may turn away ‘surgery-to-first-team’ Ohtani…LA media outlook
Hwang Jun-seo, the No. 1 overall pick, signs a contract worth 350 million won with Hanwha Rookie Contract
The Hanwha Eagles have completed the signing of 10 players to their 2024 roster. Hanwha announced today that it has signed pitcher Hwang Jun-seo (Jang Chung-go), the No. 1 overall pick and first-round pick, for $350 million. Hwang Jun-seo is a left-handed pitcher with big-game experience and a stable delivery who is a former youth… Continue reading Hwang Jun-seo, the No. 1 overall pick, signs a contract worth 350 million won with Hanwha Rookie Contract
In first year of $455 million free agent deal, 5-foot-11 outfielder has late-season spurt…1st in RBIs, 3rd in doubles, 2nd in home runs
Kensuke Kondo (30) of the SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball makes a last-minute spurt to win a batting title in his first year of free agency. He is attempting to win the Pacific League’s first batting title in 19 years. Nobuhiko Matsunaka won the last batting trifecta (home runs, RBIs and runs batted in)… Continue reading In first year of $455 million free agent deal, 5-foot-11 outfielder has late-season spurt…1st in RBIs, 3rd in doubles, 2nd in home runs
‘You can’t do this in Hangzhou!’…Director Yeom Kyung-yup teases Moon Bo-kyung
“I hope you batted well for the country” Manager Yeom Kyung-yup sent a message of support to Moon Bo-kyung, Ko Woo-seok, and Jung Woo-young, who are competing in the Hangzhou Asian Games, before the game against SSG at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on Nov. 21. LG won 2-1 against SSG on Nov. 21. Moon had… Continue reading ‘You can’t do this in Hangzhou!’…Director Yeom Kyung-yup teases Moon Bo-kyung
‘Jamsil Big Boy’ returns to the first team after 20 days→8th left fielder…Jung Joo-hyun 6th shortstop, Oh Ji-hwan rested
LG’s Jamsil Big Boy Lee Jae-won has returned to the first team after 20 days away. Lee Jae-won trained with the first team before the game against NC at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 22nd. It was his return to the first team in 20 days after being demoted to the second team on… Continue reading ‘Jamsil Big Boy’ returns to the first team after 20 days→8th left fielder…Jung Joo-hyun 6th shortstop, Oh Ji-hwan rested
Seoul Eland’s Moon Jung-in named K League 2 32R MVP after ‘fantastic save show’
Moon Jung-in was named the MVP of the 32nd round of the Hana OneQ K League 2 2023 after making a fantastic save to help Seoul Eland win. In the match between Chungbuk Cheongju FC and Seoul Eland at Cheongju Sports Complex on Tuesday (Nov. 19), Moon Jung-in made a parade of saves, stopping all… Continue reading Seoul Eland’s Moon Jung-in named K League 2 32R MVP after ‘fantastic save show’
‘3rd consecutive 銅→AG first gold challenge’ Belho announces back numbers ‘Lee Min-ah 8th→Ji So-yeon 10th→Choi Yoo-ri 11th’
The Korean women’s soccer team has unveiled their jerseys as they look to win their first gold medal at the Asian Games. The Korean women’s football team, coached by Colleen Bell, will open their Group E campaign at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games against Myanmar at the Wenzhou Sports Center Stadium in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province,… Continue reading ‘3rd consecutive 銅→AG first gold challenge’ Belho announces back numbers ‘Lee Min-ah 8th→Ji So-yeon 10th→Choi Yoo-ri 11th’
Boston’s Yoshida reaches ML after winning 2021-2022 as No. 4 hitter captain “I watched the Orioles play for the third straight season, and I’m impressed with their strong pitching staff”
The Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball are a familiar team to Korean baseball fans. Koo Dae-sung played for them, and Park Chan-ho, Lee Seung-yeop, and Lee Dae-ho played for them. The “baseball genius” Ichiro Suzuki led the Orix in batting for seven consecutive years. The Oryx Blue Wave, based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, near… Continue reading Boston’s Yoshida reaches ML after winning 2021-2022 as No. 4 hitter captain “I watched the Orioles play for the third straight season, and I’m impressed with their strong pitching staff”