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Team Korea Opens WBC Camp to Overseas Players Like Go Woo-suk, But MLB Approval is Key
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Team Korea Opens WBC Camp to Overseas Players Like Go Woo-suk, But MLB Approval is Key

South Korea's national baseball team has opened its World Baseball Classic (WBC) training camp to overseas players like Go Woo-suk. However, participation for MLB stars Kim Ha-seong and Lee Jung-hoo hinges on club approval.

The Dodgers' $1 Billion Dilemma: Will Ohtani and Yamamoto Play in the 2026 WBC?
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The Dodgers' $1 Billion Dilemma: Will Ohtani and Yamamoto Play in the 2026 WBC?

With over $1 billion invested in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the LA Dodgers are already wary of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, setting up a club vs. country showdown.

New Padre Song Sung-mun on Joining His Idol Machado and Challenging Ace Paul Skenes
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New Padre Song Sung-mun on Joining His Idol Machado and Challenging Ace Paul Skenes

New San Diego Padres signee Song Sung-mun expresses excitement to play with his idol Manny Machado and his ambition to face ace pitcher Paul Skenes, setting a tone of admiration and challenge for his MLB debut.

‘One of the Planet's Most Prolific Power Hitters’: Munetaka Murakami Signs $34M Deal with White Sox
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‘One of the Planet's Most Prolific Power Hitters’: Munetaka Murakami Signs $34M Deal with White Sox

Japanese power hitter Munetaka Murakami has signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. We break down his potential impact, the risks, and what this deal means.

The MLB Pipeline: How the Kiwoom Heroes Became Baseball’s Unlikeliest Talent Factory
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The MLB Pipeline: How the Kiwoom Heroes Became Baseball’s Unlikeliest Talent Factory

With Song Sung-mun joining the Padres, the Kiwoom Heroes have now sent six players to MLB, solidifying their status as a premier talent factory. An analysis of their unique and profitable business model.

KBO Star Song Sung-mun Agrees to 4-Year, $15M Deal with San Diego Padres, Source Says
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KBO Star Song Sung-mun Agrees to 4-Year, $15M Deal with San Diego Padres, Source Says

Former Kiwoom Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract with the San Diego Padres, making his move from the KBO to MLB.

The Kiwoom Pipeline: Why the Padres' Bet on Song Sung-mun is a Masterclass in Global Talent Arbitrage
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The Kiwoom Pipeline: Why the Padres' Bet on Song Sung-mun is a Masterclass in Global Talent Arbitrage

Beyond the stats, the Padres' signing of KBO star Song Sung-mun is a masterclass in global talent arbitrage and data-driven scouting. Here's why it matters.