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Confusion reigns as midweek KBO action takes a chaotic turn

"We need to be better," Lotte manager Larry Sutton shouted as he was ejected on Wednesday, summing up a night when controversial calls and bizarre plays saw confusion reign across the KBO.

2022-05-19

Samsung Lions look to build on 2021 success

The Samsung Lions return largely unchanged this season as the Daegu club looks to build some momentum after five years at the bottom of the table.

2022-03-31

KBO history: MBC beat Samsung in the KBO's opening game

Forty years ago, on March 27, 1982, MBC Chungryong beat the Samsung Lions 11-7 at Dongdaemun Stadium in central Seoul in the first professional baseball game in Korea. The rest is history.

2022-03-27

Kang Min-ho signs ￦3.6-billion deal to stay with Samsung Lions

Free agent catcher Kang Min-ho has opted to stay with the Samsung Lions, signing a four-year deal worth 3.6 billion won ($3 million) on Friday.

2021-12-24

Lions pick Kim Jae-seong as compensation for Park Hae-min

The Samsung Lions on Wednesday chose catcher Kim Jae-seong as their compensation player pick from the LG Twins in exchange for the Seoul club signing free agent Park Hae-min.

2021-12-22

Baek Jung-hyun signs four-year deal to stay at Samsung

Free agent pitcher Baek Jung-hyun has opted to stay with the Samsung Lions, signing a four-year deal worth 3.8 billion won ($3.2 million) on Wednesday.

2021-12-15

FA market heats up as Park Hae-min joins the LG Twins

The LG Twins on Tuesday signed outfielder Park Hae-min on a four-year-deal worth 6 billion won ($5.1 million).

2021-12-14

Lions sign Albert Suarez on one-year, $1-million contract

The Samsung Lions announced Tuesday that they have acquired former major leaguer Albert Suarez on a one-year deal worth up to $1 million.

2021-12-07

'Miracle Doosan' reach record seventh straight Korean Series

The Doosan Bears beat the Samsung Lions 11-3 on Wednesday to become the first team in the history of the KBO to reach the Korean Series for seven consecutive years.

2021-11-11

Samsung Lions to face old foes in first playoff series since 2015

The Samsung Lions make their long-awaited return to the KBO postseason tomorrow, as they face the Doosan Bears in their first playoff game since 2015.

2021-11-08

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