All posts tagged "baseball"

  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Kang Jung-ho, of South Korea, watches his three-run double off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jason Motte in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Kang Jung-ho breaks out of slump with 3 RBI double

    By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kang Jung-ho made a case with his bat Tuesday after a three RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning. He received a standing ovation from Pittsburgh fans after he...

    • Posted April 22, 2015
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  • Jung Ho Kang, Jorge Soler
    Kang Jung-ho struggles in 2nd start at shortstop

    By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kang Jung-ho had trouble at the plate and with the glove Monday in a game against the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates were coming off of a three-game win streak, but ended...

    • Posted April 21, 2015
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  • Fans cheer during Opening Day ceremonies, that includes members of the U.S. military holding a flag in the shape of the United States, before the San Diego Padres face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, April 6, 2015. (Park Sang-hyuk / The Korea Times)
    S. Korean corporation breaks rules in bid to invest in LA Dodgers: lawmaker

    SEJONG (Yonhap) — South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund has violated its own rules in its move to buy into the Los Angeles Dodgers, a lawmaker said Tuesday. The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), which manages assets entrusted by...

    • Posted April 21, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Kang Jung-ho of Korea, prepares to take the field during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 19, 2015. Kang took over at shortstop when Jordy Mercer was hit by a pitch and left the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Kang Jung-ho starts at shortstop in place of injured Mercer

    By The Korea Times Los Angeles staff Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kang Jung-ho will start in place of Jordy Mercer Monday as the team hosts the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. This will be the his second start...

    • Posted April 20, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Jung Ho Kang of Korea (27) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a two-run single by Chris Stewart in the during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Kang Jung-ho gets first major league run, walk

    By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kang Jung-ho scored his first major league run Sunday in a 5-2 win against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old South Korean entered the game as a pinch runner in the sixth...

    • Posted April 20, 2015
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  • Ryu Hyun-jin stretches his shoulder on Sunday, but could not throw without discomfort. (Yonhap)
    Ryu taking it slow, throwing every other day

    The Los Angeles Dodgers are easing Ryu Hyun-jin back into form by continuing a throwing program that includes the South Korean throwing from 60-feet every other day. Ryu hasn’t taken the mound in any official capacity since...

    • Posted April 14, 2015
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  • Houston Astros' Hank Conger heads to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the 14th inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, April 12, 2015. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
    Conger hits game-winning HR in 14th inning

    Houston Astros (3-3) catcher Hank Conger drilled a two-run homer during the 14th inning to lift his team over the Texas Rangers (3-4) in a 6-4 win Sunday. Conger was all smiles after notching his first hit...

    • Posted April 13, 2015
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