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, […]
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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 […]
STUDY: Calling All Korean American Hyun-jin Ryu Fans in L.A.
Los Angeles Dodger Hyun-jin Ryu isn’t expected to be back until next season as he deals with his shoulder injury. But after seeing him play for two solid years, both Dodgers […]
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 […]
Hyun-jin Ryu Shows Off His Rapping Skills in Korean Commercial
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Hyun-jin Ryu can drop a sweet change-up. But did you know he can drop bars, too? The Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw may have […]
Kia Tigers Nix Pitcher’s Move to Major Leagues
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com South Korean pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong will not be playing in the major leagues after all as his team has rejected the winning bid for […]
Dodgers On Brink Of Elimination Despite Gritty Efforts From Ryu
by STEVE HAN Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched as well as he could after missing three weeks due to a shoulder injury, but the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to produce the […]
Dodgers Send Hyun-Jin Ryu To The Mound For Pivotal Game 3 Of NLDS
by STEVE HAN After splitting Games 1 and 2 at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers will rely on Hyun-Jin Ryu to give them the series lead over the St. […]
Cover Story: Why Texas Rangers’ Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo Will Never Give Up
THE CHOOSEN ONE Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has proven himself a powerful player, who also commands an impressive multimillion-dollar contract. But what he and his fans are most […]
Chan Ho Park Pays Visit to L.A. Exhibit That Celebrates Diversity in Baseball
story by STEVE HAN photographs by MARIO GERSHOM REYES / RAFU SHIMPO As Chan Ho Park strolled into the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, with his […]
Angels’ Hank Conger Says Team Needs to ‘Refresh,’ Rebound From Tough Freeway Series
In a preview of what may be a potential World Series matchup, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim wrapped up perhaps the most anticipated Freeway Series in […]
Pic of the Day: Hyun-jin Ryu’s Pretty Bat Flip
by JAMES S. KIM Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu has been nothing short of spectacular in his second season with the team. Young teammate Yasiel Puig has […]
PHOTOS: Los Angeles Dodgers Host Korean Heritage Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers invited South Korean baseball legend Chan Ho Park, along with K-pop stars Yonghwa of CNBLUE and Ali for the Korean Heritage Night on Tuesday against […]