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Pittsburgh Pirates sign 16-year-old Korean to minor league contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday that the team has signed 16-year-old Korean infielder Lee Hyun-seung to a minor league contract.

2025-01-16

Lee Jung-hoo hopes for healthy year as he returns to San Francisco

Entering his second year as outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, Lee Jung-hoo said Monday he would love nothing more than to stay healthy in 2025.

2025-01-14

Doosan Bears unveil first major uniform redesign in 15 years

The Doosan Bears unveiled a complete redesign of their logo and jersey on Monday, marking the first major uniform change in 15 years.

2025-01-13

'They are the Dodgers' — Kim Hye-seong explains why he chose LA

Kim Hye-seong, the new Korean infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, says familiarity with the team and their recent World Series title lured him to Chavez Ravine over other places during contract talks.

2025-01-08

Trade could create opportunity for new Dodger Kim hye-seong

With an infield logjam addressed in a reported trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new Korean player Kim Hye-seong appears to have a clearer path to playing time than when he signed last week.

2025-01-07

Kim Hye-seong heads to LA: How the KBO All-Star could fit into the Dodgers' plans

Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong is set to enter the star-studded MLB stage after joining the Los Angeles Dodgers under a three-year deal worth $12.5 million with an option to extend for two more years.

2025-01-05

Shohei Ohtani sends Kim Hye-seong Korean message: 'Welcome, buddy'

Los Angeles Dodgers Japanese All-Star Shohei Ohtani welcomed his new teammate Kim Hye-seong on Instagram on Friday, reposting the MLB announcement with an added Korean message that translates as "Welcome, buddy."

2025-01-04

KBO All-Star Kim Hye-seong joins Los Angeles Dodgers

Kiwoom Heroes All-Star infielder Kim Hye-seong has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year deal worth $12.5 million with an option for two more years.

2025-01-04

Quiet market surrounds Kim Hye-seong as MLB signing window nears close

The market for the posted Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong has been quiet since he was made available for all 30 MLB clubs earlier this month, with his signing window set to close this week.

2025-01-01

International, domestic sports teams share messages of condolence after Jeju Air disaster

International and domestic sports clubs shared messages of condolence on Sunday after a Jeju Air airplane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla, killing 179 passengers on Sunday.

2024-12-30