Doosan Bears have officially bolstered their roster by signing Japanese left-handed pitcher Takada Takuto as a new Asian quota player for a total of $120,000, including a $50,000 transfer fee and $70,000 salary. On the field, the team also celebrated a dramatic 9-7 comeback victory against Samsung Lions in the 2026 KBO League, highlighted by Kang Seung-ho's 9th-inning grand slam. Additionally, the Doosan Yonkang Foundation announced its support for education, selecting 521 high school students for the 2026 'Doosan Yonkang High School Scholarship' and distributing approximately 500 million KRW to assist with their studies. - Doosan Bears signed Japanese left-handed pitcher Takada Takuto (23/24) to a $120,000 contract to strengthen their starting rotation. - The Doosan Yonkang Foundation provided approximately 500 million KRW in scholarships to 521 high school students for the 2026 academic year. - The Doosan Bears secured a thrilling 9-7 comeback win against the Samsung Lions, fueled by a 9th-inning grand slam from Kang Seung-ho. Q: Why is this trending? A: Doosan is in the spotlight due to strategic roster reinforcement with a new Asian quota pitcher, a dramatic KBO league comeback victory, and significant philanthropic contributions to student scholarships. | Doosan Bears have officially bolstered their roster by signing Japanese left-handed pitcher Takada Takuto as a new Asian quota player for a total of $120,000, including a $50,000 transfer fee and $70,000 salary. On the field, the team also celebrated a dramatic 9-7 comeback victory against Samsung Lions in the 2026 KBO League, highlighted by Kang Seung-ho's 9th-inning grand slam. Additionally, the Doosan Yonkang Foundation announced its support for education, selecting 521 high school students for the 2026 'Doosan Yonkang High School Scholarship' and distributing approximately 500 million KRW to assist with their studies. - Doosan Bears signed Japanese left-handed pitcher Takada Takuto (23/24) to a $120,000 contract to strengthen their starting rotation. - The Doosan Yonkang Foundation provided approximately 500 million KRW in scholarships to 521 high school students for the 2026 academic year. - The Doosan Bears secured a thrilling 9-7 comeback win against the Samsung Lions, fueled by a 9th-inning grand slam from Kang Seung-ho. Q: Why is this trending? A: Doosan is in the spotlight due to strategic roster reinforcement with a new Asian quota pitcher, a dramatic KBO league comeback victory, and significant philanthropic contributions to student scholarships.