South Korea's KBO will operate baseball matches more flexibly, allowing delays or cancellations, starting Saturday due to a severe heatwave. Two games in Busan and Changwon were immediately called off as temperatures are forecast to exceed 37 C.
South Korean baseball champions LG Twins have signed former MLB pitcher Carlos Carrasco for the remainder of the KBO season, paying him US$360,000. This move bolsters their rotation after releasing reliever Yacksel Rios, aiming to improve their performance amid a recent six-game losing streak.
South Korea's Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) reached 8 million fans for the season in a record 443 games, surpassing the 2025 record of 465 games. The league is on track to break its single-season attendance record of 12.3 million, with average attendance up year-on-year.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season pauses for the All-Star break with the Samsung Lions and LG Twins in a tight race for first place, separated by mere thousandths of a point in winning percentage. Both teams have overcome injuries to establish dominance in the 10-team league.
The first half of the KBO season features a home run race between Austin Dean and Kim Do-yeong, with Dean potentially leading in seven offensive categories. Pitcher Choi Min-seok is a revelation, while veteran Ryu Hyun-jin shows he's still a force.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced a new first-half attendance record, drawing 7,633,775 fans over 424 games in the 2026 season. This surpasses the previous record set in 2025 and indicates the league is on pace to exceed last year's single-season mark.
Austin Dean of the LG Twins has been named the South Korean baseball Player of the Month for June. Dean led the KBO in RBIs and slugging percentage, and tied for the lead in home runs and hits, securing the award with a combination of media and fan votes.
The top two teams in South Korean baseball, the LG Twins and Samsung Lions, will face off in a crucial three-game series before the All-Star break. With the Lions closing the gap to one game, the first-place spot is up for grabs.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced it has surpassed 7 million fans for the season, setting a new record by reaching this milestone in 388 games. The league is on pace to exceed last year's record attendance and has seen a significant increase in average attendance per game.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced 26 reserves for its annual All-Star Game, scheduled for July 11 in Seoul. The selection includes 20 first-time All-Stars, with teams split into Team Dream and Team Nanum, managed by Lee Sung-yong and Youm Kyoung-youb, respectively.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) reached 6,066,775 fans for the 2026 season in a record 334 games, surpassing the previous record set in 2025. Average attendance is up, with nine out of 10 teams seeing increased home attendance.
The Doosan Bears, currently fifth in the KBO, face a challenging week against the second-place KT Wiz and league-leading LG Twins. Despite their strong June performance, the Bears have struggled against these top teams this season.
Former South Korean baseball star Lee Yong-kyu announced his retirement Friday after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The 40-year-old player-coach crashed into another vehicle and a police car after running a red light.
Sixteen South Korean professional baseball players are set to compete in the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to secure military service exemptions. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) has limited teams to three players each, impacting team rosters during the league's hiatus.
South Korea's 2024 KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong, 22, was named to the national baseball team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The team, featuring 21 players under 25, aims for a fifth consecutive gold medal, with players seeking military service exemption.
Kim Do-yeong, the 2024 Korea Baseball Organization MVP, has been selected for the South Korean national team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The 22-year-old Kia Tigers player aims to earn military service exemption.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) has surpassed 5 million fans for the season in a record 275 games, breaking the previous record of 294 games. The league is on pace to exceed last year's single-season record of over 12.3 million fans.
The LG Twins have signed Puerto Rican pitcher Yacksel Rios for the remainder of the KBO season, while releasing slumping starter Yonny Chirinos. Rios, a former MLB player, is expected to bolster the team's pitching staff immediately.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Thursday that it has surpassed 4 million fans for the season in a record-breaking 222 games, surpassing the previous record of 230 games set in 2025. The league is on pace to break its single-season attendance record of over 12.3 million fans.
The top two teams in the Korea Baseball Organization, KT Wiz and Samsung Lions, will face off in a crucial three-game series starting Tuesday in Pohang. The Wiz aim to maintain their lead, while the Lions seek to close the gap.
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Son Ah-seop, the all-time career hits leader in South Korean baseball with 2,622 hits, has been demoted to the minors by the Doosan Bears just two weeks after being traded from the Hanwha Eagles. The 42-year-old veteran is batting only 2-for-29 with seven strikeouts in nine games since the trade, and Bears manager Kim Won-hyong said the demotion is to help Son regain his rhythm. Son homered in his Bears debut on April 14 but has struggled mightily since, likely opening the door for Lions designated hitter Choi Hyoung-woo (2,614 hits) to surpass him.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) reached 2 million fans in just 117 games this season, breaking the previous record of 118 games set in 2025. The league drew 2,094,481 fans through 117 games, with Saturday's five games attracting 99,905 spectators. The KBO set a single-season attendance record in 2025 with over 12.3 million fans, and is averaging 17,902 fans per game this year, up from 16,596 at the same point last year.
