Baseball
'Where Traditions Meet': The inside story of Israeli baseball's rise from nonexistent to Olympics
Peter Kurz recounts the improbable journey of Israel’s baseball team to the Tokyo Olympics, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and personal triumphs.
Baseball in Israel gets a boost from Jerusalem’s passionate baseball mom
Fan carrying a Palestinian flag ran onto the field in Yankee Stadium during 9/11 commemorations
From Little League to Team Israel: Baseball takes root across the Holy Land
Kenyan police fire tear gas during protest against US Ebola quarantine facility
Two people were killed in protests last week in Nanyuki, and the US continues its activities defying Kenyan court orders.
Your Investments: Opening day, leaving Egyptian exodus with great wealth, and financial optimism
When the Israelites left Egypt, they carried more than gold and silver. They carried a new financial reality. After generations of limitations, they stepped into a future where growth was possible.
Israel closes out WBC campaign with statement victory over Netherlands
With the victory, Israel improved its record to a very respectable 2–2 and took sole possession ahead of the Dutch of third place in Pool D.
Israel blanks Nicaragua behind dominant pitching for key World Baseball Classic win
Dean Kremer took charge on the mound, while Noah Mendlinger powered the offense in Israel’s 5-0 victory over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic result that clinched Israel's 2029 WBC position.
Team Israel sharp in tune-up wins as Ausmus eyes WBC statement in Miami
Symbolically, a Zoom interview conducted from Israel to Ausmus in Florida was briefly interrupted by Iranian missile attacks, underscoring the gravity of the moment.
Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup
Several MLB players have been added to Team Israel's roster this year, in time for next month's World Baseball Classic.
Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs
Bregman's contract with the Chicago Cubs is the second-largest contract ever signed by a Jewish ballplayer, behind Max Fried’s $218 million contract in 2024.
Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer, had just wrapped up a season as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins when he received the news on Saturday.
Trump backs Roger Clemens for Baseball Hall of Fame, bashing 'erroneous' drug accusations
"The only reason he is not (in the Hall of Fame) is because of rumors and innuendo, which were not proven," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Sandy Koufax put his Judaism before his baseball career: What will be your Sandy Koufax moment?
When our kids see us sacrifice for our Jewish values and for Israel, and when they take part themselves, they learn that these are not ideals but living commitments.
