Tommy John, a four-time MLB All-Star who won 288 games and became the first pitcher to return from groundbreaking elbow surgery, has died at 83 in Bradenton, Fla.
Tommy John, the Major League Baseball pitcher whose pioneering 1974 ligament-replacement surgery revolutionized sports medicine, has died at age 83 in Florida. He pitched 26 seasons across six clubs.
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as the best pitcher in women's baseball history, is set to make her US debut with the Los Angeles Queens in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her 16-year career includes six World Cup gold medals and three MVP awards, bringing veteran leadership to the league.
LG Twins pitcher Im Chan-kyu secured his 10th win of the season, leading his struggling KBO club to their first series victory since the All-Star break. The 33-year-old became emotional, admitting he had been in denial about the pressure of the team's recent eight-game losing streak, and expressed gratitude to fans and teammates.
A consortium led by former MLB pitcher Park Chan-ho (Team61) invests $70M in the relocating Athletics, marking the first South Korean investment in an MLB team, aiming to foster US-South Korea ties and promote youth baseball.
Minnesota Twins minor league pitcher Go Woo-suk suspended 10 games for having an illegal substance in his glove during a Triple-A game, claims innocence through social media.
MLB veterans Jamie Moyer and Alex Avila share insights on enduring the mental and physical challenges of a 162-game baseball season, especially during losing streaks. They emphasize controlling what's controllable, maintaining a winning mindset, and fostering team chemistry through subtle interactions.
New Samsung Lions pitcher Chris Paddack, after a strong KBO debut, aims to help the first-place team win its first Korean Series championship since 2014. He expresses excitement about contributing to the team's success and immersing himself in Korean culture.
Kiwoom Heroes pitcher Raul Alcantara was placed on the injured list due to a right elbow injury sustained during a game. Preliminary tests suggest no surgery, but further tests are pending to determine the exact nature of the strain, impacting the last-place team's rotation.
The Samsung Lions of the KBO signed former MLB pitcher Austin Voth to a six-week, $150,000 contract as a short-term injury replacement for starter Ariel Jurado, who is sidelined with shoulder inflammation. Voth, 34, previously pitched for five MLB clubs and the Chiba Lotte Marines.
The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) signed former MLB pitcher Bruce Zimmermann for $300,000 for the rest of the season, replacing Wilkel Hernandez. Zimmermann, 31, previously played for the Orioles, Brewers, and Cardinals, and had one big league outing in 2026.
The Samsung Lions, KBO's first-place team, have signed former MLB starter Chris Paddack for the remainder of the season, paying him US$473,333. Paddack replaces Australian left-hander Jack O'Loughlin and is expected to join the club soon after passing a physical.
The Hanwha Eagles have released starting pitcher Wilkel Hernandez after a disappointing first KBO season, where he went 3-6 with a 4.92 ERA. His performance declined after a strong May, culminating in an ejection for hitting an opposing batter.
South Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk debuted for the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, 2 1/2 years after signing his first U.S. contract. He allowed a solo home run in his first MLB inning during the Twins' 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
The SSG Landers have signed former MLB pitcher Pedro Avila, a 29-year-old Venezuelan right-hander, to bolster their rotation. Avila, who previously played for the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians, will earn $380,000 plus incentives.
Reliever Go Woo-suk has reportedly been traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Minnesota Twins. The South Korean pitcher is on the verge of a Major League Baseball debut and will join his brother-in-law, Lee Jung-hoo, as active South Korean players in MLB.
Reliever Go Woo-suk is reportedly traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Minnesota Twins, potentially marking his Major League Baseball debut. The 27-year-old South Korean pitcher has excelled in the minors and could join the Twins' struggling bullpen.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized for shouting "sit down, boy" at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras, acknowledging the term's racist history and expressing regret for how his words were perceived, leading to a benches-clearing incident and ejections.
Choi Min-seok, a second-year pitcher for the Doosan Bears, is having a breakout season in the KBO, boasting an 8-2 record with a 2.39 ERA. Despite being a mid-second round pick, Choi has surpassed expectations, leading his team to a recent win and showcasing significant improvement from his rookie year.
Former New York Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia claims he survived Wednesday's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela due to an elevator malfunction that took him to the basement instead of his sixth-floor room, allowing him to escape the collapsing hotel. He lost possessions and helped an elderly man.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the league's Pride celebration policy in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley, addressing player actions during a Pride Night game and clarifying uniform rules.
Kenny Rosenberg, a left-handed pitcher for the Kiwoom Heroes, has been placed on the inactive list due to a left quad injury. Rosenberg was serving as a temporary replacement for injured starter Nathan Wiles.
KT wiz's new foreign pitcher Logan Allen made a successful return to the KBO League, pitching 5 innings with 6 strikeouts and allowing 2 runs against KIA Tigers. He is expected to fill in for the injured Caleb Bossley for the next six weeks.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy reminded observers that pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is human after a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Misiorowski allowed two runs in six innings, striking out seven, with his fastball hitting 104.2 mph.
