Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman draws Star of David on hat during MLB playoff win

Bregman followed in the footsteps of players such as Julian Edelman and Deni Avdija, who have also sported Jewish symbols on their uniforms after crises affecting Jews around the world.

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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) reacts after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning in game seven of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium.
Mike Minor of the Oakland Athletics walks through the stands that are filled with cardboard cutouts during a game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, Sept. 10, 2020. The cutouts have become a fixture for most teams this season.

The history of Jews in baseball and the weirdest season of all time

Official MLB historian, John Thorn, spoke with JTA earlier this season about the most unusual of seasons, his work and the connection between the American game and American Jews.

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THE HOUSTON ASTROS and star Jewish third baseman Alex Bregman agreed on a six-year, $100-million contract extension yesterday

Alex Bregman aims to repeat as All-Star Game MVP

Alex Bregman will have the chance to make it two in a row as Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game MVP. The Houston Astros’ Jewish slugger was elected the starting third baseman last week.

|ByMARC BRODSKY/JTA