baseball

Philadelphia Phillies's Garrett Stubbs embraces his role as Jewish ballplayer

Garrett Stubbs made Jewish history, the first-ever grand slam hit by a Jewish batter off a Jewish position player. 

By JON MARKS/JTA
16/07/2024

Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz stays focused on the game

On the field, Steinmetz proudly wears his identity on his sleeve — or more accurately, on his wrist, with an Israeli flag sewn onto his Rawlings glove and an Israeli flag headband under his hat.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
04/07/2024

Team Israel baseball debuts film: 'Israel Swings for Gold'

Nate Fish, heading to the 2020 Olympics with Team Israel, filmed their journey. Now CEO of Israel Baseball Americas, he continues to support Israel baseball, fostering talent and resources.

By HOWARD BLAS
01/07/2024

The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years

Ryan Warsofsky, 36, becomes the youngest and first Jewish NHL head coach since 1992. Jewish athletes shine in Stanley Cup Finals, College World Series, and Copa América.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
21/06/2024

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys his place as a Jewish baseball star

Kevin Pillar ranks among the best Jewish hitters in many categories and has surpassed notable MLB career thresholds including 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, 100 stolen bases and 500 runs scored.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/06/2024

Red Sox legend Kevin Youkilis honored for standing up against antisemitism

The Ruderman Family Foundation recognizes the former Red Sox player for his vocal advocacy defending the Jewish people and combating antisemitism around the world.

Solidarity with Israel fits Alon Leichman like a glove

Blue-and-white baseball and softball players wear their support on their hands.

By HOWARD BLAS
14/05/2024

The Jewish sport report: For Max Fried and Dean Kremer’s Passover dominance, dayenu

Jewish athletes perform across various sports in the United States over Passover.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
27/04/2024

New York Mets' Bader wears Star of David on belt in support of Israel

The white star stood out against the background of the blue belt he wore and received much attention due to Bader's game-winning hit at the end of the game.

The death of Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine closes a chapter in Jewish history

The Dodgers ruled the National League when the Jews ruled — or at least left an indelible cultural stamp on — Brooklyn.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
18/04/2024
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