Samsung Lions capture KBO championship as Mariners seek new manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Samsung Lions won the KBO championship for the first time in 12 years, defeating the top seed in a dominant performance. Chris Paddack played a pivotal role, contributing a key strikeout in the clinching game. Meanwhile, Mariners players expressed their preference for Jason Kanzler as the new team manager. Off the field, the Rays made headlines by agreeing to a significant deal with 12-year-old Maxuel Rosario, setting a record with a $4.5 million signing bonus for the young player.
- •Samsung Lions win KBO championship, their first since 2014.
- •Chris Paddack provided strong performance during the championship.
- •Mariners players want Jason Kanzler as new manager.
- •Rays agree to record $4.5 million deal with 12-year-old Maxuel Rosario.
- •Academic research examines economic impact of baseball stadiums.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners News: Samy Natera, Maxuel Rosario, and the Samsung Lions
"Mariners players got the manager they wanted. Plus, the Rays agreed to a multi-million dollar deal with a pre-teen.
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