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KBO’s new strikeout king proves nice guys can finish first

Kia Tigers left-hander Yang Hyeon-jong was crowned the new career strikeout king in South Korean baseball Wednesday, proving that nice guys can finish first in sports.

Yang struck out Yoon Dong-hee of the Lotte Giants in the top of the third inning …

Bears extend contract with temporary pitcher Shirakawa

The Doosan Bears announced Wednesday they have extended their temporary contract with Japanese pitcher Keisho Shirakawa.

The Bears’ previous six-week deal with the right-hander had expired Tuesday, and the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) gave him …