Will Baseball's Next Big Thing, Paul Skenes, Join the Pittsburgh Pirates?Yonhap News One of the most highly anticipated prospects in American professional baseball is finally making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on the 9th that they plan to call up Paul Skenes (21), a fastball pitcher who is playing in Triple-A, and start the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC […]
K-Pop Invades MLB: ATEEZ Takes the Mound in LAK-pop boy group ATEEZ recently visited a Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium. Their agency, KQ Entertainment, revealed, “ATEEZ threw the first pitch at the LA Dodgers vs. New York Mets game on the 21st (Korean time).” ATEEZ received a special invitation to participate in the ceremonial first pitch ceremony for the Dodgers vs. Mets game […]
Kim Ha Seong: The Next Big Thing in MLB Free AgencySan Diego Padres’ starting shortstop, Kim Ha Seong, is expected to be ranked fifth among infielders in the free agent (FA) market after the 2024 MLB season, according to a column by former MLB commissioner Jim Bowden, published on The Athletic on the 18th (Korean time). Kim’s batting average was 0.260, his on-base percentage was […]
Kim Joins the Home Run Club: Padres' Rookie Star Makes a Splash with First-Season HomerHa-Seong Kim (San Diego Padres) hit his first home run of the season in his sixth game. Ha-Seong Kim of San Diego / (AP=Yonhap News Agency) On April 1st (Korean time), Kim smoked a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball regular-season game in the bottom of the second […]
Lee Jung Hoo Slams MLB Debut Home Run at Petco Park, Igniting Historic Moment of TriumphOn the 30th local time, Lee Jung Hoo (25, San Francisco Giants) recorded his first home run in Major League Baseball (MLB), filling Petco Park in San Diego, California, with cheers. Lee Jung Hoo stated, “My father (former LG Twins coach Lee Jong Beom) and friends were in the stands.” He was seen waving to […]
Ohtani Denies Involvement in Illegal Gambling Scandal: What's Really Going On?Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers) has denied involvement in illegal gambling and expressed his grievances. Ohtani held a press conference on the 26th (KST) at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California, to directly address the situation regarding his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Shohei Ohtani. / News1 The team and Ohtani previously fired Mizuhara on […]
Shohei Ohtani Opens Up About Illegal Gambling AllegationsShohei Ohtani has finally spoken out about the illegal gambling activities of his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Shohei Ohtani / News1 On the 26th (Korean time), Ohtani expressed his position at a press conference held at the Dodgers Stadium press box in Los Angeles, USA. In the light of the allegations concerning illegal gambling and […]
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Ranks Third in MLB Top Prospect RankingsAs selected by U.S. media, Lee Jung Hoo (25) of the San Francisco Giants has been ranked third among the top 100 MLB players to watch this year. According to USA Today, on the 24th, Lee was chosen as one of the 100 MLB Players to Watch in 2024. He ranked third, following Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]
Ohtani Breaks Silence: Addressing Allegations of Illegal Gambling and TheftIn the wake of allegations of illegal gambling and theft that led to the dismissal of his interpreter, Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is also embroiled in suspicions of involvement in illegal gambling, is finally breaking his silence. Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara / Yonhap News According […]
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, 'MLB Seoul Series is Absolutely Fantastic'Philip Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, attended the 2024 MLB Seoul Series opener at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. According to Yonhap News on the 20th, Ambassador Goldberg praised the MLB Seoul Series as “absolutely fantastic,” stating, “It’s very special for two American West teams with Korean and Japanese players to play their regular […]
Ohtani's Interpreter Fired for Illegal Gambling and TheftThere has been shocking news regarding the acquaintance of Shohei Ohtani, one of the world’s top sports stars beyond Japan. Shohei Ohtani. / News1 According to reports from American media outlets like the LA Times on the 20th (local time), the LA Dodgers team has fired Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was reportedly dismissed due […]
Ohtani's Wife's Modest Lifestyle Despite Being RichInstagram of LA Dodgers’ exclusive photographer Mamiko Tanaka, the wife of Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani, is generating buzz for her modest lifestyle. Tanaka recently made headlines on the 15th when she arrived in South Korea with her husband, Shohei Ohtani, at Incheon International Airport. Many were interested in the black purse Tanaka […]
Bomb Threats Rock MLB Opener: Security on High Alert for Ohtani and CoA threatening email was reported, aiming to harm Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and others. Yonhap News On the 20th, YTN reported that a bomb threat was received at the Gocheok Dome, where the 2024 Major League Baseball opening game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres is set to occur. The Seoul […]
Chicago White Sox's Fedde Shines in Second Preseason Outing - Is He the Secret Weapon?Erick Fedde (31, Chicago White Sox), who used the Korean professional baseball league as a stepping stone to return to the Big Leagues, suffered a loss despite pitching well in his second preseason game in Major League Baseball (MLB). Fedde started in an away preseason game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Goodyear Ballpark in […]
From Underrated to All-Star Contender: Kim Ha Seong's Journey in MLB“Is there a player more underrated than Kim Ha Seong?” Kim Ha Seong (29, the San Diego Padres) could be honored with his first All-Star game start in his fourth year in the major league. On the 9th (Korean time), Bleacher Report listed and predicted 15 players who could make their first appearance in the […]
Boston Red Sox's Lucas Giolito Facing Season-Threatening Elbow InjurThe prestigious American Major League Baseball (MLB) team, the Boston Red Sox, has encountered a significant setback ahead of the season opener. ESPN reported on the 6th that Lucas Giolito (29), whom Boston had designated as the starting pitcher for the opening game, is now at risk of missing the entire season due to an […]
MLB Infielder Josh Donaldson Announces RetirementInfielder Josh Donaldson (38), who won the 2015 American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in Major League Baseball (MLB), has announced his retirement. AP reported on the 5th that Donaldson expressed his intention to retire through a podcast broadcast. Donaldson said, “I’m sad that I won’t be able to do what I love anymore, […]
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Shines on the FieldLee Jung Hoo recorded 2 hits, including a home run, in his second MLB exhibition game, emerging as the hope of the San Francisco Giants. San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung Hoo (25) is receiving attention for hitting the first home run in his second Major League Baseball (MLB) exhibition game. Lee Jung Hoo showcased a […]
Gold Glove Winner Ha-Seong Kim's Impressive Car CollectionGold Glove-winning MLB player Ha-Seong Kim owns a luxurious car collection, featuring an Aston Martin, Mercedes G-Wagon, and Cadillac XT6.
Ohtani on the Open Market: MLB's Superstar Set for a Game-Changing ContractShohei Ohtani and six other MLB free agents decline the qualifying offer (QO), opting for higher market value contracts.
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