All posts tagged "baseball"

  • Rangers Mariners Baseball
    Choo Shin-soo’s April stats worst in Rangers history

    Texas Rangers outfielder Choo Shin-soo set a new franchise record for his club, but he’s probably not feeling very proud of achieving it. After going 5-for-52 in the first 16 games of the 2015 season, the South...

    • Posted May 1, 2015
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  • Park Byung-ho
    Slugger Park Byung-ho being watched by MLB scouts

    SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) — When Nexen Heroes first baseman Park Byung-ho, two-time South Korean baseball MVP, steps into the batter’s box Thursday, he will have more than a few sets of watchful eyes tracking his movements....

    • Posted April 30, 2015
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  • Jung Ho Kang
    Pirates’ Kang enjoys first 3-hit game in majors

    (Yonhap) — South Korean infielder Kang Jung-ho of the Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed his first three-hit game in his Major League Baseball (MLB) career Wednesday. He got on base four times and even stole a base for the...

    • Posted April 30, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Kang Jung-ho of Korea, prepares to take the field during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 19, 2015. Kang took over at shortstop when Jordy Mercer was hit by a pitch and left the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Kang Jung-ho to start at third for first time

    By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates’ infielder Kang Jung-ho will make his first start as a third baseman Wednesday in a road game against the Chicago Cubs. This will mark his fifth career start as a Major League...

    • Posted April 29, 2015
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  • Rangers Angels Baseball
    Choo Shin-soo’s BA drops to MLB worst .096

    ARLINGTON, Texas (Yonhap) — Choo Shin-soo, the South Korean outfielder for the Texas Rangers, now has the worst batting average in Major League Baseball (MLB) this season. Choo’s average dipped to .096 after his sixth consecutive hitless...

    • Posted April 28, 2015
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  • Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, center, gets a ball from Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke, left, during warmups prior to a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi))
    Dodgers’ Ryu throws bullpen session, may not return until late May

    By Korea Times Los Angeles staff Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin threw 20 pitches during a bullpen session on Sunday, according to CBS Sports. He has not thrown off a mound since his shoulder injury occurred...

    • Posted April 27, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Kang Jung-ho of Korea, prepares to take the field during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 19, 2015. Kang took over at shortstop when Jordy Mercer was hit by a pitch and left the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Despite Kang Jung-ho’s continued success, will not start Thursday

    By Brian Han South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho looks like he’s finally settling in after his third consecutive start replacing Jordy Mercer, who has been out with a rib injury. Kang went 1-for-2 on Wednesday while driving...

    • Posted April 23, 2015
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