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KBO pitcher Cody Ponce heads to U.S. as possible MLB signing nears

Cody Ponce, the 2025 KBO’s regular season MVP, left Korea on Sunday as he appears to be nearing a deal with an MLB club. Ponce, who played for the Hanwha Eagles in the 2025 season, welcomed his first daughter in Daejeon on Nov. 7.

2025-12-01

KBO asks MLB to post All-Star infielder Song Sung-mun

The KBO announced Friday it has asked MLB to post All-Star infielder Song Sung-mun of the Kiwoom Heroes, giving North American clubs 30 days to reach a deal with the infielder if so desired.

2025-11-21

Choo Shin-soo becomes 1st Korean on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Former All-Star outfielder Choo Shin-soo, who paired excellent on-base skills with a power-speed combination, has become the first Korean player to be nominated for National Baseball Hall of Fame selection.

2025-11-18

KBO trio draw U.S. media attention as they aim to pursue MLB spots

KBO standouts Cody Ponce, Kang Baek-ho and Song Sung-mun have caught the eye of U.S. media as they prepare to pursue MLB opportunities this winter, with The Athletic spotlighting the potential impact the trio could have on the league.

2025-11-09

Kim Ha-seong opts out of $16 million player option, enters free agency

Kim Ha-seong has opted for free agency, foregoing a guaranteed $16 million salary for the 2026 season.

2025-11-04

Kim Ha-seong not decided on future after successful stint with Braves

After a successful September stint with the Atlanta Braves following a waiver pickup, shortstop Kim Ha-seong said Thursday he has not yet decided on his future.

2025-10-09

Ohtani's postseason hitting struggles continue, Dodgers fall to Phillies in Game 3

Shohei Ohtani remains mired in a postseason hitting funk, going 0 for 5 for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 8-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night.

2025-10-09

Braves' Kim Ha-seong sees hitting streak end at 10 games

Kim Ha-seong of the Atlanta Braves has seen his season-long hitting streak come to an end at 10 games as his side edged out the Washington Nationals 3-2.

2025-09-24

Braves infielder Kim extends hitting streak to eight games, scores go-ahead run against Tigers

Atlanta Braves infielder Kim Ha-seong extended his hitting streak to eight games and crossed home plate for the go-ahead run in the ninth inning in a comeback win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, leading his team to a seventh consecutive victory.

2025-09-21

Kim Ha-seong stays hot for Braves, pushes hitting streak to 6

Atlanta Braves shortstop Kim Ha-seong has now hit safely in six straight games. The Korean infielder filled the box score by going 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBIs and two runs scored, helping the Braves defeat the Washington Nationals 9-4.

2025-09-18