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Hanwha Eagles' Ryu Hyun-jin claims monster record of 200 wins

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin claimed his 200th combined win across MLB and the KBO with a 5-2 win over the Doosan Bears, becoming Korean pitcher to achieve the feat.

2026.5.24

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin pitches during a game against the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on May 12. [YONHAP]

Pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin just one game away from 200 combined KBO, MLB wins

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin is just one win away from becoming the first Korean player to record 200 combined victories across professional baseball in both Korea and the United States.

2026.5.13

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Seo Sun-won, secretary general of the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation, left, Ryu Hyun-jin, chairman of Ryu Hyun-jin Foundation, center, and announcer Bae Ji-hyun pose for a photo. [KOREA CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION]

Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin donates 200 million won to mark 20th anniversary of professional debut

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin donated 200 million won ($135,000) to charity to mark the 20th anniversary of his professional debut, the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation (KCLF) said Thursday.

2026.4.9

Korea's Ryu Hyun-jin pitches during a 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against the Dominican Republic at LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13. [NEWS1]

Veteran Ryu Hyun-jin announces retirement from national baseball team after WBC quarterfinal loss

Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin, 38, announced his retirement from national duty after Korea suffered a crushing 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals on Friday.

2026.3.15

The Korean team bows to fans after a 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic in Miami on March 13.

Korea crashes out of WBC as Dominican Republic dominates in mercy rule win — as it happened

Korea are looking for a major upset against the Dominican Republic in the first quarterfinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, a matchup that the baseball world widely considers a David vs. Goliath clash. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026.3.13

Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin trains for the quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12. [YONHAP]

Ex-MLB All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin to start vs. Dominican Republic in quarterfinals

Korea will start former major league All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin against the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Friday.

2026.3.13

Korea's Ryu Hyun-jin pitches during a tuneup game against the Hanshin Tigers at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan on March 2. [YONHAP]

MLB veteran Ryu Hyun-jin to start in crucial game for Korea against Chinese Taipei

Korea will turn to former major league All-Star pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin in a crucial opening round game against Chinese Taipei at the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

2026.3.8

Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin, right, throws a ball during practice for the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 4. [YONHAP]

Veteran pitcher ready for long-awaited outing at Tokyo Dome

As the second-oldest player for Korea at this year's World Baseball Classic (WBC) at 38, left-handed pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin doesn't need daily reminders of his age or seniority.

2026.3.6

Kim Do-yeong celebrates after hitting a game-tying home run in an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, on March 2. [YONHAP]

Kim Do-yeong returning to MVP form just in time for WBC as Korea ties Japan's Hanshin Tigers in exhibition

With three days left before the World Baseball Classic (WBC) begins, Korea may have found its spark.

2026.3.3

Ryu Hyun-jin of Korea reacts after completing the bottom of the seventh inning of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on March 2. [YONHAP]

Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin returns to first WBC in 17 years

Gearing up for his first World Baseball Classic (WBC) in 17 years, left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin on Monday demonstrated the kind of class that can make him a valuable presence on the Korean pitching staff even at his advanced age.