Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Heroes sign ex-MLB player Stone Garrett as temporary injury replacement

The Kiwoom Heroes announced Thursday that they have signed former major leaguer Stone Garrett as a temporary injury replacement for Ruben Cardenas, who is out for about six weeks.

2025-06-05

Hanwha Eagles extend winning streak to 12 games with heavy win over Kiwoom Heroes

The Hanwha Eagles extended their winning streak to 12 games on Sunday with an 8-0 rout of the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul, retaining their frontrunner spot with a 20-2 record over their last 22 games.

2025-05-12

The Boyz's Kevin strikes out with fans at Kiwoom Heroes game, issues apology

Kevin, a member of K-pop group The Boyz, apologized Wednesday after sparking controversy by referencing the Kia Tigers while participating in a ceremonial first pitch event hosted by the Kiwoom Heroes on Saturday.

2025-04-23

KBO surpasses 2 million spectators in fewest number of games this season

The Korean baseball league said Tuesday it has surpassed the 2 million mark in regular-season attendance in the fewest games in its history.

2025-04-23

Heroes name veteran outfielder Lee Yong-kyu as player-coach

The Kiwoom Heroes announced Friday their veteran outfielder Lee Yong-kyu will serve as player-coach this season.

2025-04-19

Kiwoom Heroes' teen rookie pitcher set for rest after 5-inning first start

The Kiwoom Heroes' teen rookie pitcher Jung Hyun-woo will have his next turn in the rotation skipped this week after a long outing in his regular-season debut.

2025-04-01

The 2025 KBO season starts tomorrow. Here's how the teams line up.

The 2025 KBO season kicks off on Saturday, with 144 games standing between each of the 10 teams and a shot at the playoffs in the fall. Here's how the teams line up going into the new campaign.

2025-03-21

Heroes outfielder savors first preseason home run in KBO

People may dismiss a preseason home run as meaningless, but don't tell that to Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Park Ju-hong.

2025-03-18

Kiwoom Heroes continue confident preseason campaign

The Kiwoom Heroes may not be any pundit's pick to reach the postseason in the KBO this year, but they have compiled one of the best records in the exhibition campaign.

2025-03-18

Heroes manager not rushing Yasiel Puig into preseason action

Yasiel Puig, the former National League All-Star back for a second tour of duty with the Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO, has not played for a week in the ongoing preseason due to some muscle spasms.

2025-03-18