Baseball
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
Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup
Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs
For the third time ever, MLB game featured a Jewish pitcher, catcher and batter at the same moment
The Jewish batter Max Lazar struck out in the bottom of the eighth inning, Diamondbacks outfielder Joc Pederson, is also Jewish.
‘Israel Swings for Gold,’ a tale of Israeli Olympic baseball, is available to stream
It tells the inspiring story of a team that went into the Olympics as the ultimate underdogs. No one expected the team to qualify for the games at all.
The Jewish Sport Report: Garrett Stubbs on playing for Team Israel and hopes to visit the country
Stubbs also spoke of the October 7 massacre and its aftermath, noting the impacts on the Jewish community and his support for Israeli teammates.
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.
