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New foreign pitchers off to mixed starts in KBO
New foreign pitchers in the Korea Baseball Organization are off to mixed starts in the 2013 season, with some showing promise for the future and others struggling to make a good first impression.The KBO teams are each allowed to sign two foreign players. The NC Dinos, an expansion team playing in their first KBO season, have been granted an extra roster spot for a non-Korean player in a special exception, and all of their three foreigners are pitchers.The eight other teams have used all of their
April 5, 2013
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Ryu Hyun-jin enjoys quiet life
LOS ANGELES (Yonhap News) ― South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin, who recently made his major-league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, says he is happy leading a quiet life in his new California home.Speaking with Korean reporters at his downtown L.A. apartment Thursday, the rookie pitcher said he’s had no problem adjusting to life in the U.S., and has even gained a little weight from eating the home-cooked meals his mother, who lives with him, makes every day.The 26-year-old is the first South K
April 5, 2013
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One and counting
CINCINNATI (AP) ― Joey Votto? One single in 10 at-bats. Jay Bruce? One double in 13 at-bats with seven strikeouts.Cincinnati’s top run producers barely got the bat on the ball, yet the Reds managed to win the major leagues’ first interleague series to open a season. Credit those other guys who don’t normally do the heavy lifting.Choo Shin-soo homered on Joe Blanton’s first pitch of the game Thursday, the first of Cincinnati’s three homers off the right-hander, and the Reds won 5-4 over the Los A
April 5, 2013
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Baseball still lacks MLB guarantee for Olympic bid
ROME (AP) ― Baseball and softball’s joint bid for Olympic reinstatement is still lacking a guarantee that major league stars would be available to play ahead of a key presentation to the IOC next month.International Baseball Federation President Riccardo Fraccari is holding out hope that Major League Baseball will commit its players for at least the semifinals and finals of the proposed Olympic tournament, but he told the Associated Press on Wednesday that “we have to be realistic.”Baseball and
April 4, 2013
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Kia Tigers deal with Kim’s injury
The Kia Tigers will be tested over the next month or so in the Korea Baseball Organization as they will be forced to play without their biggest offensive sparkplug.The Tigers, the trendy preseason pick to win it all in 2013, have lost outfielder Kim Joo-chan for up to six weeks. Kim took a pitch to his left hand in a game against the Hanwha Eagles on Wednesday and X-rays revealed a broken wrist. The team said he is scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday.Kim remained in the game after taking th
April 4, 2013
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Choo scores winning run for Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) ― Joey Votto’s first hit of the season wasn’t all that pretty, but the timing and placement were perfect. Votto’s hard grounder deflected off the glove of first baseman Albert Pujols and drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday night, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.Brandon Phillips hit a three-run homer in his new role as Cincinnati’s cleanup hitter, and Votto provided the clincher with his first hit after an 0
April 4, 2013
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NC manager sees hope despite losing first game
CHANGWON (Yonhap News) ― The NC Dinos, the newest member of the Korea Baseball Organization, lost their inaugural game against the Lotte Giants on Tuesday, but the Dinos’ manager Kim Kyung-moon said he still sees hope for his team.The Dinos, the league’s ninth club, played their first-ever KBO game before a sellout crowd of 14,200 at Masan Stadium here in Changwon, about 400 kilometers southeast of Seoul, in South Gyeongsang Province. The Giants, though, spoiled the party by blanking the Dinos 4
April 3, 2013
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Welcome to The Show
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Madison Bumgarner pitched two-hit ball over eight innings, giving the San Francisco Giants a 3-0 win against the Dodgers while overshadowing the major league debut of high-priced Los Angeles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin on Tuesday night.Bumgarner (1-0) struck out six and walked none in the second straight gem at Dodger Stadium. The only hits were a pair of doubles by Andre Ethier and A.J. Ellis. Left-hander Clayton Kershaw homered and pitched a four-hit shutout in the Dodgers’ 4-0 vic
April 3, 2013
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Play ball!
CINCINNATI (AP) ― Chris Iannetta hit a solo homer and a bases-loaded single in the 13th inning Monday, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the majors’ first interleague season opener.Both teams emptied their benches and bullpens before Iannetta ― who caught all 13 innings ― finally provided the breakout hit.The Angels loaded the bases with two outs in the 13th off J.J. Hoover, who walked two and hit Hank Conger, the Angels’ final position player. Iannetta
April 2, 2013
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High-scoring games mark openers
Some ugly pitching and defense led to plenty of runs in the opening weekend of the top South Korean pro baseball league.The Korea Baseball Organization launched its 32nd season last Saturday, with eight of the nine teams in action. The same teams played each other again on Sunday.The first day yielded 54 runs scored, a league record for an opening day. There were three grand slams hit on that first day, also a KBO record.The teams followed that up with 36 runs scored on Sunday. Three of the four
April 1, 2013
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Ankiel, Astros topple Rangers in 2013 opener
HOUSTON (AP) ― The Houston Astros and their spiffy new uniforms looked like a perfect fit in the American League.Rick Ankiel and the Astros made an impressive debut in the AL, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager.“To come out with a win is perfect,” Astros designated hitter Carlos Pena said. “To be part of it is really cool. To play our rivals here in Texas and to come out on top today, it’s a treat.”Ankie
April 1, 2013
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Real test begins
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Ryu Hyun-jin is following in the footsteps of former major league pitcher Park Chan-ho, who inspired him and countless other South Korean kids who dreamed about getting to the big leagues.Ryu is slated to make his official debut Tuesday on the same mound Park threw his first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers back in 1994.Park spent 17 seasons in the majors before retiring at the end of the 2010 campaign with a 124-98 record, 4.36 ERA and 1,715 strikeouts. He spent his first ei
March 31, 2013
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Dodgers' Ryu looking forward to big league debut
Ryu Hyun-jin is following in the footsteps of former major league pitcher Chan Ho Park, who inspired him and countless other South Korean kids who dreamed about getting to the big leagues.Ryu is slated to make his official debut Tuesday on the same mound where Park threw his first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers back in 1994.Park spent 17 seasons in the majors before retiring at the end of the 2010 campaign with a 124-98 record, 4.36 ERA and 1,715 strikeouts. He spent his first eight big leagu
March 30, 2013
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Managers, players talk big
Managers and key players of the nine pro baseball clubs gathered on Monday to talk a big game ahead of the new season, with the league’s defending champions touted as the title favorite again.The Korea Baseball Organization hosted the annual preseason media day at the New Millennium Hall at Konkuk University in eastern Seoul. Most managers said they felt the Samsung Lions should once again contend for the title.Ryu Joong-il, manager of the Daegu-based Lions, said he is willing to take on challen
March 25, 2013
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The roar still lingers
The Samsung Lions should find themselves in the familiar role of being chased in the Korea Baseball Organization this year, and the two-time defending champions will likely have to fend off two teams that are looking to improve upon their performances from 2012.The Lions overcame a slow start to their 2012 campaign and swept up both the pennant and the Korean Series title for the second straight season. This year, they will count on their reliable bullpen and potent offense to carry the day. Clo
March 25, 2013
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Ryu makes case for spot in rotation
GLENDALE, Arizona (AP) ― Ryu Hyun-jin’s claim on a spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation went from good to likely Saturday night after the South Korean left-hander tossed seven innings of one-hit ball in a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox.“It would be very hard to say that he wouldn’t be in the rotation with the way he has pitched,” Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said.After a rocky start, Ryu retired 17 of 18 batters, including the last 11 he faced. “I was not able to command
March 24, 2013
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McCutchen deals with stardom in stride
BRADENTON, Florida (AP) ― Andrew McCutchen walked to the podium, brushed back his trademark dreadlocks, unfolded a sheet of paper and took a deep breath.The Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star centerfielder looked across the massive ballroom at the Dapper Dan Awards ― think Pittsburgh’s version of the ESPYs ― while accepting the 2012 Sportsman of the Year honor in January and cleared his throat.“I don’t do this a lot,” McCutchen said.Maybe, but he better get used to it. It kind of comes with the territo
March 20, 2013
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An obsessive fan portrayed in ‘The Natural’ dies
American media is shedding new light on a fanatic baseball fan who inspired the movie “The Natural” starring Robert Redford. Ruth Ann Steinhagen played by actress Barbara Hershey had made countless headlines in America for nearly killing a player and was recently reported to have died three months ago.In 1949, the 19-year-old girl was so obsessive about Eddie Waitkus, a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs that she chose to check in to the same hotel as him. She left a note about “something of imp
March 20, 2013
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Duncan, Spurs hold off Mavericks 92-91
SAN ANTONIO (AP) ― Sweeping the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season for the first time in 15 years could have been a cause for celebration. Instead, it just raised more concerns for the San Antonio Spurs. Tim Duncan had 28 points and 19 rebounds and San Antonio escaped with a 92-91 victory over Dallas when Vince Carter’s 3-point attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. “Overall I thought (the Mavericks) played better than us,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “I thought they executed better
March 15, 2013
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Puerto Rico rallies in WBC
MIAMI (AP) ― With the score tied and two outs, Puerto Rico’s Alex Rios kept running from second base.Rios scored the go-ahead run without a play, and the Puerto Ricans rallied to oust Italy from the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 victory Wednesday night.The Puerto Ricans went hitless in their first 12 at-bats with runners in scoring position but still overcame a 3-0 deficit to score once in the sixth inning and three times in the eighth.“With the lineup we had, it was a matter of time before
March 14, 2013