Baseball

The LG Twins begin their title defense against the KT Wiz at Jamsil Baseball Stadium as the 45th KBO season opens with five games on Saturday at 2 p.m. The league aims to surpass last year's record attendance of 12,312,519 fans. Preseason crowds, including records of 80,042 and 83,584 over two days, signal strong interest.

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The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Yu Darvish on the restricted list Wednesday, finalizing their 26-man roster ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park. This follows Darvish's January refutation of retirement rumors, where he indicated he was leaning toward voiding his contract while focusing on elbow rehab. Recovering from right elbow surgery, Darvish will miss the 2026 season, freeing a spot on the 40-man roster and potentially $15 million in payroll.

The New York Mets will wear a memorial 'Davey' patch on their home and road uniforms throughout the 2026 season to honor the late manager Davey Johnson. The team made the announcement on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of their 1986 World Series championship under his leadership. Johnson's family and former players will participate in Opening Day ceremonies at Citi Field.

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The Milwaukee Brewers finalized a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford in exchange for minor league right-hander K.C. Hunt and cash. The move adds pitching depth ahead of Opening Day. Woodford, a 29-year-old veteran, brings experience from multiple teams.