All posts tagged "baseball"

  • New York Yankees' Robert Refsnyder, center, is congratulated by Jose Pirela (63) after they both scored on Refsnyder's two-run home run during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, March 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
    Refsnyder goes 2-for-2 in Yankees loss, Conger snaps hitting slump

    By Brian Han New York Yankees rookie second baseman Robert Refsnyder went 2-for-2 Monday in a 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals. His performance boosted his average to .346 and included a double, two runs and a...

    • Posted March 23, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Jung Ho Kang, of South Korea, arrives for an informal spring training baseball workout in Bradenton, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Pirates pitchers and catcher get underway with the first official workout of the spring this afternoon. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Kang Jung-ho walks and scores, but another hitless outing lowers his BA to .130

    By Brian Han Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kang Jung-ho continued his hitting drought Friday as he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins. With opening day less than three...

    • Posted March 20, 2015
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  • Kang Jung-ho served notice right away by hitting a home run in his first Major League preseason game. (AP)
    Kang Jung-ho’s BA dips to .150

    Pittsburgh Pirates’ $11 million Korean import Kang Jung-ho failed to get a hit in three at-bats against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday. By striking out swinging twice and grounding out to shortstop, his batting average has dropped all the way...

    • Posted March 18, 2015
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  • Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu throws during a spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
    Ryu gives up 3 runs in 3 innings in 11-11 tie against Rangers

    By Brian Han Los Angeles Dodgers starter Ryu Hyun-jin had an unlucky outing against the Texas Rangers Tuesday in which he gave up three hits and three runs (two earned) in three innings while striking out two...

    • Posted March 17, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jung Ho Kang, of South Korea, left, visits with Steve Lombardozzi while waiting to participate in a base running drill before a spring training exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees in Bradenton, Fla., Thursday, March 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    [Bleacher Report] Korean star Kang Jung-ho may be much better than advertised

      Be warned that we’re about to drift into Spring Training Overreaction Territory. Because the spring exhibition season is hardly the most telling proving grounds, the nice things we’re about to say Jung Ho Kang...

    • Posted March 16, 2015
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  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Kang Jung-ho of South Korea hits a double during a spring training exhibition baseball game against the New York Yankees in Bradenton, Fla., Thursday, March 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Kang Jung-ho plays 3B, Choo Shin-soo hits a triple

    By Brian Han Kang Jung-ho played third base on Thursday despite most of his value coming from his reputation as a power-hitting middle infielder. He’s no stranger to the hot corner and played the position in South...

    • Posted March 12, 2015
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  • FILE - In this July 18, 2012, file photo, comedian Will Ferrell, left, talks with fans after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. Ferrell will appear in at least two Arizona spring training games on Thursday, March 12, 2015. The Chicago White Sox confirmed the star of "Anchorman" and many other movies will appear in their game against the San Francisco Giants in Glendale and the San Diego Padres say he will play in their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Peoria. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
    Will Ferrell to appear in 5 spring training games in Arizona

    PHOENIX (AP) — Comedian Will Ferrell will play nine positions while making appearances at five Arizona spring training games on Thursday. HBO and the five home teams involved announced the stunt Wednesday. Farrell will travel to Mesa,...

    • Posted March 11, 2015
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