hyeseong kim posted opening 30 day negotating period

Hyeseong Kim posted, opening 30-day negotiating period

The Kiwoom Heroes posted Hyeseong Kim, who is one of the best hitters in the KBO. Thursday will signify the start of a 30-day window for the second baseman to join an MLB team. He has a deadline of 5 p.m. ET on January 3rd to reach an agreement.  Starting Thursday, any team ready to pay the Heroes the release fee and any applicable supplemental fees can have Kim. He recently told Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News Agency that he will go to the United States once he is posted.  Hyseong has batted .3-4 and logged a .364 on-base percentage over eight campaigns with the Kiwoom Heroes. He has stolen up to 20 bases in all of the last seven terms, reaching as high as 46 in 2021. A left-handed Kim slashed .326/.383/.458 with 11 homers and 30 steals for the Heroes this year.  He is also a strong defender, as he has won a KBO Golden Glove at second in 2022 and ‘23. Kim won the same award at shortstop in ‘21.  The Seattle Mariners are one of the clubs interested in Kim, per reports by MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand also identified him as a player who could be perfect for the Mariners.  Seattle’s second baseman has an average of .209, .658 OPS, and 27.1% strikeout rate in 2024. Kim has a 16.3% K rate through 3,819 plate appearances in the KBO. 

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yankees could pick adames if they miss soto

Yankees could pick Adames if they miss Soto

The New York Yankees are hopeful about bringing Juan Soto back to their side, but if that does not happen, they can use Willy Adames as backup.  According to sources, one of the players the Yankees are considering in place of Soto is Adames. He is a top free-agent shortstop available after posting a career year with 32 homers and 112 RBIs in 161 matches.  While Anthony Volpe has played well during his first two years in the Majors, he posted a 3.3 and 3.4 bWAR in those terms. Volpe won a Gold Glove while posting a 20-20 term in his rookie year of 2023. New York could move him to second base, filling the gap Glyeber Torres left.  The Yankees can find some versatility in Jazz Chisholm Junior, who can play second base, third base or center field. That allows them to seek out players for any of those positions, although it seems they prefer to keep him at third, where he posted a career-best 8 Outs Above Average and 1.5 bWAR in 46 matches after joining the club in a midseason trade.  If New York signs Adames, they could keep Volpe at Shortstop, move Chisholm to second base and play Adames at third. Adames wants to stay at shortstop, but he is open to moving places for the right situation and right contract.  “I do think he would prefer shortstop, but it’s always a sliding scale on dollars,” a source said. “If someone is going to pay you substantially more to play another position, you tend to be more OK with it.”

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seguin out for 4-6 months for dallas stars with hip injury

Seguin absent 4-6 months for Dallas Stars with hip injury

Tyler Seguin will be absent for 4-6 months for the Dallas Stars due to a hip injury that will require surgery.  He will have surgery on Thursday to repair a left side femoroacetabular impingement and the hip labrum.   Seguin was put on injured reserve Monday, one day after he played 15:08 and was plus-2 in a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He played his last shift in the final minute of the third period. Seguin did not play in a 2-1 victory against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday.  “Tyler’s been dealing with this, been managing, I guess is the best way to say it, for a while,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday. “And it just got to a point where it’s really this time to have surgery, and it’s a wear and tear injury. You don’t really know the time frame. And he was managing as well as he could. I was talking to him the other day. He’s off to probably, he said, probably the second-best start he’s ever had in his career, so tough timing for him and for the team. But get the surgery done and he’ll be back better than ever.” Seguin is third in Dallas with 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) and he has a plus-14 rating in 19 matches this year.  Last campaign, Seguin was absent for 11 matches due to a lower-body injury. He was limited to three matches in 2020-2 due to a hip arthroscopy and labral repair in November 2020 and knee scope a month later.  “He’s responded well,” Nill said. “He had his other hip done and labrum done … on the other side and recovered well from that. So he’ll recover well from this and be back with us.”

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NBA PREDICTIONS: Denver Nuggets VS Cleveland Cavaliers Expert Picks

The Denver Nuggets will visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse tonight to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read our Nuggets VS Cavaliers analysis.  Use MatchPlug’s Todays Prediction to find the NBA Predictions Tonight for the Nuggets VS Cavaliers. Predictions and Betting Preview For Denver Nuggets VS Cleveland Cavaliers  Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Denver Nuggets  The Denver Nuggets fell behind by 10 points in the fourth quarter before stealing a 119-115 victory from the Golden State Warriors. Nikola Jokic scored 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals, while Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points. Aaron Gordon delivered 15 points and nine rebounds. Jokic missed four assists for his NBA-leading ninth triple-double of the season.  Jokic stays tied with Magic Johnson for the third-most triple-doubles in NBA history with 138. The Nuggets extended their regular-season victory streak against the Warriors to eight matches. Denver has won 11 of the past 12 matches and boosted its record to 11-8 on the term.  Betting On The Cleveland Cavaliers  The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the best NBA record, winning their 19th match in a simple 118-87 victory over the Washington Wizards. Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 10 rebounds. Sam Merrill and Georges Niang both scored 14 points off the bench. The 31-point victory was the Cavalier’s highest of the term.  Cleveland is hot from beyond the arc and leads the league with the best record in this metric. The Cavaliers enter this match, shooting 40.2% from 3-point land, the best mark in the league. At home, where they are 12-1, this mark grows to 41.1%. Garland was injured late in the match and his status is questionable for this one.  MatchPlug Prediction On Denver Nuggets VS Cleveland Cavaliers  The Nuggets are in the middle of the pack in 3-point defense, and experts expect the Cavaliers to beat them. Take Cleveland to cover the spread.  Final Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Spread. 

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charlotte hornets vs new york knicks expert picks

NBA PREDICTIONS: Charlotte Hornets VS New York Knicks Expert Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks will meet for a second fixture this term. New York won the first Hornets VS Knicks matchup 99-98 in NBA Cup Group Play.  Keep reading for NBA Betting predictions, picks, odds, and Sure Tips for the Hornets VS Knicks, brought to you by MatchPlug. Follow us for full coverage of this game. Predictions and Betting Preview for Charlotte Hornets VS New York Knicks  Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets extended their skid to six after losing 110-104 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. They were down by 19 points in this match but fought back to tie the match at 102 with 44 seconds left. The Hornets scored only two points for the rest of the match while Philadelphia scored on every possession.  This season Charlotte is scoring 107.3 PPG on 42.5% shooting from the field and 36.3% from three. The Hornets are third in the league in three-pointers made per match but rank 28th in assist/turnover ratio. They conceded 112 PPG and permitted opponents to shoot 46/7% from the field and 35.7% from three. Overall, The Hornets are 26th in the NBA in offensive rating and 21st in defensive rating. Betting On The New York Knicks The New York Knicks and Orlando Magic were tied for first position in the NBA Cup standings before their match on Tuesday, and the Knicks took that position with a 121-106 win over Orlando. New York was on fire and entered the half with a 20-point lead; the Knicks led by as much as 37 points in this match.   New York scores 118 PPG on 49.7% shooting from the field and 39.7% from three. The Knicks are third in the NBA in field goals made per game and assists/turnover ratio. New York is conceding 111.2 PPG and permitting opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field and 36.1% from three. Overall, the Knicks are second in the league in offensive rating and 17th in defensive rating.  MatchPlug Prediction For Charlotte Hornets VS New York Knicks  The Charlotte Hornets don’t have players to keep this match close, especially on the road. Experts predict that the New York Knicks will dominate the game from tipoff. All five of the Knicks starters will deliver double figures again and New York will cover the spread.  Final Prediction: New York Knicks Spread. 

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NBA PREDICTIONS: Chicago Bulls VS San Antonio Spurs Expert Picks

San Antonio Spurs have lost two of three matches and will host the Chicago Bulls in a Bulls VS Spurs non-conference fixture.  MatchPlug has the Sure Win Prediction Today for Bulls VS Spurs. If you need more NBA Predictions Tonight for similar matches, you can find them on our website. Predictions and Betting Preview For Chicago Bulls VS San Antonio Spurs  Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls lost two matches in a row where they permitted up to 133 points, then played better in their last match in a 128-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Bulls shot a powerful 52.2% from the floor and 34% from 3-pt land while holding Brooklyn to 40% shooting and 33.3% shooting from deep. They were 7.5-point favourites and have covered the spread in three of their last four matches.  Chicago ranks fourth in the NBA in ppg but dead last in opponents’ ppg. Zach Levine (21.8) ppg leads the Bulls in scoring and has shot up to 50% from the floor in the last two matches where he made 47 points. Vucevic (20.9 ppg 10 rpg) is the second leading scorer and rebounder for Chicago. He has shot up to 60% from the field in the last two matches where he recorded 53 points and 21 boards.  Betting On The San Antonio Spurs In their last match, the San Antonio Spurs lost 104-93 to the Phoenix Sun in an NBA Cup game where their shots were lifeless. The Spurs only shot 35% from the floor and a meagre 18.2% behind the 3-pt arc while allowing Phoenix to shoot 48.7% and 34.4% from long range. Devin Vassell led with 25 points off the bench and Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle combined for 31 points.  San Antonio are 20th in the NBA in ppg but are 9th in opponents’ ppg. Wembanyama (23.5 ppg, 10.4 rpg) is the leading scorer and rebounder. He was playing well until the last match where he shot 33.3% and missed 8 of his 9 3-pointers. Vassell (17.9 ppg) has shot lights out in the last two matches where he recorded 46 points.  MatchPlug Prediction Chicago Bulls VS San Antonio Spurs  The Spurs will go back to playing good defense and will shoot better than they did in their last game, when they face a weak Bulls defense. San Antonio will go back to winning in their home and cover the Spread to give Chicago another loss.  Final Prediction: San Antonio Spurs Spread. 

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cal state bakersfield vs uc irvine

NCAAB PREDICTIONS: Cal State Bakersfield VS UC Irvine Expert Picks

UC Irvine won the title for Big West regular last season and they’ll welcome Cal State Bakersfield in a Bakersfield VS Irvine conference opener.  Find EXPERT NBA PICKS for Bakersfield VS Irvine here on MatchPlug. We are a trusted website to find previews about the ongoing NBA Finals.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Cal State Bakersfield VS UC Irvine  Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Cal State Bakersfield  In their last match Cal State Bakersfield travelled to Southern Utah and lost 76-4. This saw them drop to 0-3 on the road. For the match they only shot 42.9% from the floor and made just one of their 10 3-pointers. While Bakersfield held the Thunderbirds to 17.4% 3-pt shooting they shot 47.9% overall and had 9 more points from the free throw line.  Cal State averages 76.8 ppg while conceding an average of 70 ppg. Stephenson (16.1 ppg) is one of three players who average over 11 ppg. He has recorded 41 points in the last two matches, and shot 58.7% from the floor. Jones (16.1 1 ppg) has 24 points in the last two fixtures and in the last one he fouled out after 24 minutes.  Betting On The UC Irvine  UC Irvine played on neutral ground in the last match to win the Western Slam tournament in a 67-60 victory over Townson. Irvine played a good defense and shot well, which was needed since they had 20 turnovers. They shot 52.2% and 50% from 3-pt land while holding the Tigers to 41.3% shooting and 20% 3-pt shooting.  On the year, UC has played top defense only conceding an average of 58.8 ppg while delivering 74.4 ppg. Leuchten (15.4 ppg 9 rpg) leads in scoring and rebounds. He totaled 28 points and 14 rebounds in the last two matches. Tillis (15 ppg 8.3 rpg) has scored 25 points in two of the last five matches and on the year he shoots 74.6% from the floor.  MatchPlug Prediction Cal State Bakersfield VS UC Irvine  UC Irvine has exceptional defense and strong frontcourt, in the Big West opener they will defeat Cal State Bakersfield and cover the spread.  Final Prediction: UC Irvine Spread. 

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NBA PREDICTIONS: Indiana Pacers VS Brooklyn Nets Expert Picks

The Indiana Pacers will visit the Brooklyn Nets tonight at the Barclays Center for a Pacers VS Nets match.  Find Expert NBA Picks for Pacers VS Nets here on MatchPlug. We are a trusted website to find previews about the ongoing NBA season.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Indiana Pacers VS Brooklyn Nets  Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Indiana Pacers In their match with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Indiana Pacers started slow in the second half after building up a massive lead, but were beaten 136-121 by the Grizzlies. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Six Pacers players finished in double figures. Pascal Siakam scored 17 points with 6 assists, and Obi Toppin had 16 points and 8 rebounds.  Andrew Nembhard returned from his left knee inflammation after missing 14 matches in November. Nembhard’s 14 first-half points gave Indiana a double-digit lead. He, however, did not play in the second half. Tyrese Haliburton averaged 25.2 points over the last four matches, but was limited to 8 points and shot 3 of 10 from the field.  Betting On The Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets were beaten by the Chicago Bulls 128-192 on Monday night. They lost their third straight match in four days. Dariq Whitehead scored 18 points for the team, and Dennis Schroder delivered 16 points and 10 assists. The Nets played without Cam Johnson who was out with an ankle sprain. Johnson had scored 26 points in Sunday’s 100-92 loss to Orlando Magic. Brooklyn shot 40% from the field on Monday, including a 14-for-12 performance from 3-point range. They shoot 38.4% from beyond the arc this term, ranking fifth best in the league.  MatchPlug Prediction Indiana Pacers VS Brooklyn Nets  Opposing teams shoot 37.3% from beyond the arc against the Nets, which is 5th highest mark in the NBA. On that note, back the Pacers to win and cover the spread.  Final Prediction: Indiana Pacers Spread.  

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indiana pacers vs toronto raptors

NBA PREDICTIONS: Indiana Pacers VS Toronto Raptors Expert Picks

The Indiana Pacers will visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday as both clubs continue their NBA title race. Read our analysis of Pacers VS Raptors.  Find Expert NBA Picks for Pacers VS Raptors here on MatchPlug. We are a trusted website to find previews about the ongoing NBA season.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Indiana Pacers VS Toronto Raptors Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers took their second loss in a row as they were outnumbered by the Memphis Grizzlies in Bluff City last Sunday. They entered the new week 9-12 and are third in the Central Division, trailing the Cavaliers by 8.5 matches for top spot. Against the Grizzlies, the Pacers began strong, rushing to a 45-28 edge after one quarter. The lead was 19 in the second quarter before losing control. Indiana is 10th in the NBA in scoring offense with 114.7 points per game this year. They are 28th in rebounding with an average of 40.2 boards a night. The Pacers are 10th in assists by delivering 27.6 dimes per game. They are 27th in scoring defense as they permit an average of 119 points per game on the season.  Betting On The Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors dropped to three of four before defeating Miami Heat at home in a home-and-home set Sunday night. They rose to 6-15 and are fourth in the Atlantic Division. Toronto is 10.6 matches behind the Boston Celtics for the top position. Against the Heat, they led by 10 after the opening quarter and by 12 in the first half before they lost the lead.  This term, Toronto is 17th in scoring offense as they delivered an average of 112.8 points per match on the season. They are 4th in rebounding with 46.4 boards a night and 6th in assists, recording 28.7 a night. The Raptors are 25th in scoring defense as they permit 116.8 points a night this term. MatchPlug Prediction Indiana Pacers VS Toronto Raptors Experts predict that the Pacers will redeem themselves in this match to steal a road win over the Raptors.  Final Prediction: Indiana Pacers -3.5

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NBA PREDICTIONS: Orlando Magic VS New York Knicks Expert Picks

The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks will square off in a race for first position in NBA Cup Group A. Don’t miss Magic VS Knicks.  Use MatchPlug’s Todays Prediction to find the NBA Predictions Tonight for the Magic VS Knicks. Predictions and Betting Preview For Orlando Magic VS New York Knicks  Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Orlando Magic  Orlando Magic is 11-1 in their last 12 matches and beat the Brooklyn Nets 100-92 to secure their 6th consecutive win. The Magic’s offense unit have struggled sometimes, especially after Paolo Banchero’s injury, but their defense is topnotch. They are the second highest-rated defensive team in the NBA and held Brooklyn to 38% shooting from the field and 25.8%.  Orlando shot 45.9% from the field but went only 7-28 (25%) from three. Besides a bad three-point shooting, the Magic committed 22 turnovers leading to 33 points for the Nets. Franz Wagner led with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Meanwhile, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 16 points and Wendell Carter Jr. scored 14 points and recorded 7 rebounds.  Betting On The New York Knicks  The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-85 at home to get their second straight victory. They shot 45.7% from the field and 2–45 (44.4%) from three. New York led by 41 points in this match and trailed for only 19 seconds. Mikal Bridges led with 31 points on 12-19 shooting from the field and 7-12 from three.  New York held New Orleans to 37.2% shooting from the field and 14.8% from three. They surpassed the Pelicans in rebound by 18 and finished with 10 steals and 9 blocks. The Knicks conceded 13 offensive rebounds and were outscored by 20 in paint points. If they want to stay in the top four in the East, they need to clear this up.  MatchPlug Prediction On Orlando Magic VS New York Knicks  The Knicks have enough players to stun Franz Wagner and with the Magic struggling with scoring a three-point, they won’t score enough to win this match. Expect New York to emerge victorious and cover the spread.  Final Prediction: New York Knicks -4.5.

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