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Hyun Jin Ryu Agrees To Deal With KBO's Hanwha Eagles

Ryu may return to South Korea for Hanwha Eagles

Potential record-setting contract in KBO for Ryu [ more ]

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2 months ago

Padres Sign Austin Davis, Zach Reks To Minor League Deals

Austin Davis and Reks signed minor league contracts with Padres after previous experiences in MLB and KBO.

Davis struggled with control and high ERA but showed potential, while Reks had a strong start in KBO but faced challenges. [ more ]

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3 months ago

KBO's Heroes To Post Hye Seong Kim For MLB Teams Next Offseason

The Kiwoom Heroes will post infielder Hye Seong Kim for MLB clubs after the 2024 season.

Kim has been a consistent hitter with a high batting average and improving walk rate in the KBO. [ more ]

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KBO's KIA Tigers Sign Wil Crowe

KIA Tigers sign right-hander to one-year deal in KBO

Crowe struggled in his previous MLB stints [ more ]

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White Sox sign Chris Flexen to one-year deal

The White Sox signed starting pitcher Chris Flexen to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

Flexen had a mixed performance in the KBO and MLB, but is projected as a reliever and spot starter by FanGraphs. [ more ]

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Shin-Soo Choo To Retire After 2024 KBO Season

Shin-Soo Choo announced that the 2024 season will be his last in professional baseball.

Choo will play for the SSG Landers in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and donate his entire salary to charity. [ more ]

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David McKinnon Signs With KBO's Samsung Lions

Former MLB player David MacKinnon has signed a deal with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)

MacKinnon will earn a guaranteed $1 million, including a $900,000 salary and a $100,000 signing bonus [ more ]

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MLB Tenders Status Check On KBO Reliever Deok Ju Ham

MLB has initiated a status check with the Korea Baseball Organization regarding left-handed reliever Ham.

Ham is a true unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team, including MLB, without requiring a transfer via the posting system.

Ham has drawn interest from MLB clubs, but it's unclear which teams are involved and he may still choose to stay in South Korea. [ more ]

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White Sox, Mets Reportedly Finalists For Erick Fedde

Erick Fedde is nearing a two-year deal with an unspecified team after a season in South Korea

Fedde had an excellent year in the KBO, allowing 2.00 earned runs per nine innings [ more ]

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Report: KBO's LG Twins Agree To Post Woo-Suk Go

The LG Twins have agreed to make closer Woo-Suk Go available to MLB teams via the posting system.

Once the posting is made official, it will open up a 45-day window for Go's camp to negotiate with MLB clubs. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Tigers Release Drew Anderson To Sign With KBO Team

The Tigers released Drew Anderson so he could sign with the SSG Landers in the KBO, receiving cash in return. [ more ]

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KBO's Samsung Lions Sign Denyi Reyes

The Samsung Lions sign right-hander Denyi Reyes for $800K, including incentives.

Reyes is a former Red Sox prospect who has had limited success in the majors and minors. [ more ]

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KBO's KIA Tigers Re-Sign Socrates Brito

Socrates Brito is returning for a third season with the KIA Tigers in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).

Brito has performed well in the KBO, hitting .298/.349/.478 with 37 homers over his two seasons. [ more ]

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SF Giants sign Jung Hoo Lee: How have past Korean stars fared with MLB leap?

Jung Hoo Lee, the Giants' new center fielder, has signed a six-year, $113 million deal, making it the franchise's biggest free agent signing since 2006.

Korean players have had limited success in MLB, with most of them being pitchers. However, there have been examples of MLB players finding success in the KBO. [ more ]

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