Shohei Ohtani closes out World Baseball Classic, bringing home another championship for his home country of Japan.
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The Lookout: A Revolutionary Magazine Cover, A New Netflix Film to Watch and Historic Daytime Emmy Wins
Find out which world-famous DJ created a “Snake Eyes” inspired clothing line, which pianist released their debut album and which AAPI skateboarder just won the X Games.
The Lookout: A New Spoken Word Film, AAPI Books to Read and an Upcoming, History-Making Baseball Game
Find out which AAPI actors and musicians were invited to join the Academy, which model made his acting debut in “Gossip Girl” and how Japanese animators are reimagining the classic “Star Wars” franchise.
Dodgers Pitcher Kenta Maeda Pulls Prank On Little Leaguers
There’s an old man striking out kids on the baseball field and it’s… Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda? Maeda, in disguise complete with straggly gray hair, a cane and a […]
Suzuki becomes first player of Asian descent to join MLB’s 3000-hit club
Ichiro Suzuki, No. 51 of the Miami Marlins, recorded his 3000th hit during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, joining 29 other players in the distinction and becoming the first […]
Hyun-jin Ryu makes long-awaited return to Dodgers
The Korean Monster is due back on the Dodgers mound tonight against the San Diego Padres for the first time in two years. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, […]
Jung Ho Kang Wins National League Rookie of the Month Award
by ALEX HYUN | @ahyundarkb4dawn editor@charactermedia.com Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang, nicknamed “Kangnam Style” or “King Kang” by fans, has been named the National League Rookie of the […]
Shin-Soo Choo Records First Career Cycle
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Shin-Soo Choo hasn’t had much to cheer about this year, including his own poor performance through the first half of the season, […]
First Half Grades for Korean Major Leaguers
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com As the second half of the 2015 MLB season underway, here’s a look at how the players of Korean descent fared in […]
The End of “Ryuribe”
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Ryu Hyun-jin became Hyun-jin Ryu when he joined the Dodgers before the 2013 season, and with him came plenty of expectations and worries. […]
Hyun-jin Ryu Pitched with a Shoulder Injury for Two Years
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Last Wednesday, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu decided to undergo shoulder surgery to figure out what was wrong with his […]
Hyun-jin Ryu Elects Shoulder Surgery, Most Likely Out for Season
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Los Angeles Dodgers starting southpaw Hyun-jin Ryu has decided to undergo shoulder surgery on his injured pitching shoulder, which has kept him […]
Jung Ho Kang Heating Up, Keeping Struggling Pirates Afloat
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com “Jung-Ho-Ho and a bottle of rum!” Pittsburgh Pirates fans first heard that line from their home team play-by-play announcer back on Sunday, May […]
Hank Conger’s First Hit as an Astro Lifts Team to Extra-Innings Win
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Houston Astro catcher Hank Conger hasn’t had too many opportunities to play early in the 2015 season, so it didn’t take long […]
Shin-soo Choo Belts First Home Run of Season in Rangers Win
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com It must feel good to get the first one out of the way for Shin-soo Choo. The Texas Ranger outfielder isn’t known […]
