Samsung Lions closer Kim Jae-yoon exhibits stark home-away performance splits this season, with a 5.33 ERA at Daegu Samsung Lions Park and a perfect 0.00 ERA on the road. Despite the baffling trend, Kim maintains a consistent mindset, supported by manager Park Jin-man.
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.
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 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 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 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.
NC Dinos secured a 6-3 victory over Samsung Lions, powered by ace Koo Chang-mo's strong pitching. The win extended NC's winning streak to two games and kept them in 7th place, while Samsung missed an opportunity to advance to 2nd.
Samsung Lions pitcher Yang Chang-seop is experiencing a career resurgence, attributing his success to his wife's support, a stable home life, and a shift in pitching strategy. He has become a reliable starter, with a 4-0 record and a 3.53 ERA this season.
Samsung Lions' Park Seung-gyu hit an 8th-inning, 3-run home run to tie the game, leading to an 8-7 comeback victory over NC Dinos. Park expressed his thrill and desire to play in the All-Star Game.
Samsung Lions pitcher Yang Chang-seop achieved his first career shutout win in a 10-0 victory against the Lotte Giants. This marks the first shutout by a Samsung pitcher since July 2025 and the first by a Korean Samsung player since September 2020.
KT Wiz and Samsung Lions are now joint leaders in the KBO League after defeating NC Dinos 10-5 and Lotte Giants 7-5 respectively. SSG Landers lost 5-4 to KIA Tigers and NC Dinos extended their losing streaks to six and five games.
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.
SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Choi Hyoung-woo of the Samsung Lions became the all-tim...
The Samsung Lions have extended Australian pitcher Jack O'Loughlin's contract through May 31, adding $30,000 to his initial six-week, $50,000 deal signed March 16. O'Loughlin replaced injured American starter Matt Manning and has posted a 0-2 record with a 4.50 ERA in six KBO starts, including two consecutive quality starts.
Samsung Lions pitcher Ariel Jurado has been one of the KBO's most effective starters in 2026, recording a 1.62 ERA with six consecutive quality starts. However, he has only two wins to show for it due to bullpen failures and lack of run support. The right-hander has drastically reduced his four-seam fastball usage from 34.2% last year to 18% this season, relying more on his two-seam fastball (27.8%) and diverse pitch mix to baffle hitters.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions squeezed past the Doosan Bears 5-4...
The Samsung Lions have activated outfielder Kim Seong-yoon from the injury list as they attempt to break a seven-game losing streak. Manager Park Jin-man expects the return of key players to help resolve the team's recent offensive struggles.
The Samsung Lions lost all six games last week plus April 18, marking a seven-game losing streak — their longest of the season. Despite falling to fourth place with a 12-11-1 record, they remain above .500. The Lions will face sub-.500 teams Doosan Bears and Hanwha Eagles this week. Key injuries include All-Star closer Kim Taek-yeon (Doosan) and You Young-chan (LG Twins).
