The ‘Sun of Daegu’ will host a farewell match for legendary South Korean striker Lee Geun-ho (38) on Wednesday, marking the end of his 20-year professional career. Daegu FC will play its final game of the season against Incheon United at DGB Daegu Bank Park at 2 p.m. on March 3. Daegu has been preparing …
There are reports that free agent Ryu Hyun-jin (36) could return to his “home” Los Angeles Dodgers. In an article titled “10 Player-Team Reunions We’d Love to See,” MLB.com mentioned the possibility of Ryu and the Dodgers reuniting. “For years, the South Korean pitcher was perceived as someone who couldn’t get back on the mound,” …
Professional soccer club Jeonbuk Hyundai will host Ulsan Hyundai tomorrow (March 3) at Munsus Football Stadium in Ulsan, South Korea, in the final regular season match of the season. Jeonbuk, who are in contention with Gwangju and Incheon for a spot in next year’s Asian Champions League, can clinch the third ACL Elite spot with …
Could the Chicago Cubs be in the running for San Diego Padres teammate Juan Soto? MLB.com took a look at where San Diego superstar outfielder Soto could go via trade on Sunday. The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets were the top five teams that could …
Ulsan Hyundai was very grateful for the hospitality shown by BG Patum United after a difficult trip to Johor Darul Taqim. After the game, Ulsan cleaned up the locker room and wrote a thank you note on the whiteboard, making the trip to Patum a pleasant memory. Ulsan Hyundai, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, …
It’s no exaggeration to say that LG Twins’ Shin Min-jae has been a “hit” this season. Before the season, Shin wasn’t a starter. He was expected to be a pinch-hitter and defender. However, Seo Ji-chang’s struggles at second base opened up an opportunity, and Shin took it. A utility player who can play both infield …
The Toronto Blue Jays’ free agent signing of Hyun-jin Ryu was not a bad deal. It’s an analysis that caught my eye because it comes from a fairly reputable source. The Athletic’s Caitlin McGrath, who covers the Blue Jays, published a ranking of the 29 free agent signings made during general manager Ross Atkins’ tenure …
According to reports from U.S. sports media outlets, 14 teams have expressed interest in Imanaga. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox will be joined by the New York Mets, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels. Major League Baseball’s official site ranks Imanaga …
For the third year in a row, the “Monster” Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 25, failed to win a unanimous vote for Best Nine. He received 266 of the 267 total votes for the Pacific League pitcher. That’s 99.6 percent of the vote, just one vote shy of unanimity. It’s the third straight year he’s been named to …
When asked about the possibility of playing in the KBO again next year, Eric Peddy (30-NC Dinos), the “foreigner’s bully pulpit” who reviewed this year’s KBO League, said, “Of course,” and left the door open for all possibilities. It’s a statement that should make the other nine teams in the league nervous. Pedi took home …