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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.

 Apr 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader (44) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Citi Field.
Alex Bregman meets the media during his first press conference after signing with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on January 15, 2026.

Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

Alon Leichman, former assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins, looks on before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  on April 18, 2025.

Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB

WrestleMania signage on display the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, US, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

Disney subsidiary ESPN purchases WWE US streaming rights for $1.6b. over five year period


Max Fried wins second consecutive Gold Glove Award

The 27-year-old left-hander beat out fellow finalists Zach Davies of the Chicago Cubs and Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies for the award.

 Max Fried fields the ball during Game 1 of the 2021 NLCS

Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in 26 years

Max Fried pitches in a game for the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 2020

3 Jewish baseball players could make or break the 2021 World Series

The American League champion Houston Astros feature star slugger Alex Bregman, while the National League champion Atlanta Braves boast an impressive duo of Jewish players.

LEGENDARY LA Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax throws out the first pitch at the 2017 World Series. Derfner says his friends would not have loved the Jewish Koufax had he not been a star.

Jewish reliever Bleier throws scoreless inning on Jewish Heritage Day

“Today was special, and it was an honor to play on Jewish Heritage Day," said Richard Bleier.

Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Steven Okert (48) delivers a ninth inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Orthodox Jewish wunderkind becomes newest Major League Baseball draftee

The 6-foot-6, 224-pound ace could soon make history as the first Major League Baseball player to travel with kosher food in a cooler.

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Marvin Miller will get his Hall of Fame induction on Rosh Hashanah

The longtime Jewish Major League Baseball Players Association chief who changed the sport will finally be inducted. However, it's set to take place on Rosh Hashanah.

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MLB moves All-Star Game, draft from Georgia following voting law outcry

"Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box."

CODY DECKER takes a swing during a PCL baseball game

Team Israel alumnus Sam Fuld brings analytics, people skills to new role

Fuld, who played for Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, is hoping he can match some of Amaro’s accomplishments with the Phillies.

Sam Fuld poses in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform in 2019.

Elie Kligman, MLB prospect, won't play baseball on Shabbat

Speaking to Chabad, Kligman highlighted his connection to Judaism and noted that he has never played on Shabbat, and prays three times a day.

Elie Kligman.

Legendary slugger Hank Aaron dies at age 86

"We are heartbroken and thinking of his wife Billye and their children Gaile, Hank Jr., Lary, Dorinda and Ceci and his grandchildren."

Scenes from the Hank Aaron statue and the Atlanta Braves Monument Garden at Truist Park home of the Atlanta Braves.