Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Pitcher Go Woo-suk back with Detroit Tigers organization on minor league deal

Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk is back with the Detroit Tigers organization for a second season after signing a minor league contract.

2026-01-05

Tigers retain own free agent pitcher Lee Jun-young

The Kia Tigers announced Sunday that they have re-signed their own free agent, pitcher Lee Jun-young.

2025-11-23

Hanwha Eagles sign Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yan-Cheng to fill Asian quota

The Hanwha Eagles announced Thursday they have signed a Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yan-Cheng to fill their Asian quota for the 2026 season, becoming the first KBO club to make use of the new rule.

2025-11-13

Son of ex-All-Star selected 1st overall at KBO draft

High school pitcher Park Jun-hyun, son of former star third baseman Park Sok-min, went first overall at the annual Korean baseball draft on Wednesday.

2025-09-17

Lotte Giants sign ex-MLB pitcher Vince Velasquez

The Lotte Giants announced Thursday they have signed former major league pitcher Vince Velasquez, as they try to make their first postseason trip in eight years.

2025-08-07

Kimchi fuels success for Dinos ace Thompson in 1st KBO season

Having spent his entire collegiate and minor league career in the United States until 2024, Riley Thompson, the first-year pitcher for the NC Dinos in the KBO, feels "blessed" to be able to live in a foreign country and experience a new culture.

2025-06-19

Lightning-quick pitches no longer anomaly in fast and furious KBO

Throwing 150 km/h (93 mph) is no longer a rare talent, but it is becoming the baseline in the 2025 KBO season, which has already seen 10 pitchers record speeds of 155 km/h.

2025-04-22

Moon Dong-ju hits 99.2 mph in first appearance of KBO preseason

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Moon Dong-ju touched 159.7 kilometers per hour (99.2 miles per hour) in his first appearance of the KBO preseason.

2025-03-12

Right-hander Jordan Hicks and San Francisco Giants finalize $44 million, 4-year contract

Right-hander Jordan Hicks finalizes a $44 million, 4-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, including performance bonuses. He plans to join the rotation after spending most of his career in the bullpen

2024-01-19

Shota Imanaga is looking forward to transition to the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have introduced Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga, who signed a $53 million, four-year contract.

2024-01-13