Baseball
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
Trump backs Roger Clemens for Baseball Hall of Fame, bashing 'erroneous' drug accusations
Sandy Koufax put his Judaism before his baseball career: What will be your Sandy Koufax moment?
Meet the 6 Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Meet this year’s Jewish MLB draft class, but whether they actually play in the major leagues is an open question.
Levi Sterling first Jewish ballplayer to be picked, by Pirates, in ’24 MLB Draft
In 2023, six Jewish ball players were selected in the draft.
Philadelphia Phillies's Garrett Stubbs makes ‘history’ and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
