MLB

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.

Alex Bregman meets the media during his first press conference after signing with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on January 15, 2026.
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

 HOUSTON ASTROS starting pitcher Colton Gordon pitches against the Kansas City Royals during his Major League Baseball debut on Wednesday night.

Jewish pitcher Gordon makes MLB debut


Magnificent MLB debut by Dean Kremer

First Israeli by birth to reach majors stymies Yankees for win • Pitcher hopes to inspire blue-and-white youth

Baltimore Orioles Israeli pitcher Dean Kremer

Israel’s Kremer dominates Yankees in debut as pitcher for Orioles

Orioles pitcher, 24, becomes first blue-and-white draftee to reach baseball’s highest level.

DEAN KREMER

Max Fried idolizes Sandy Koufax — and this year he’s pitching like him

“The more success I had growing up, the more I heard about Sandy Koufax in the Jewish community,” he said.

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

Fauci baseball card sets all-time high for sales at Topps website

More than 51,500 Faucis were sold when the card hit the site last week, setting an all-time high for a print run on the site, the company said Monday.

Jul 23, 2020; Washington, DC, USA; National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci throws out the ceremonial first pitch before MLB Opening Day between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Nationals

Pending COVID-19 test results, Yankees, Phillies set to start series

It is even possible the teams could play a doubleheader Tuesday, but the more likely scenario is a single game Tuesday followed by a doubleheader in the Bronx on Wednesday or Thursday.

New York Yankees at Washington Nationals.

Giants' Jewish manager Kapler becomes first coach to kneel during anthem

According to multiple media reports, other Giants who took a knee were outfielders Austin Slater, Jaylin Davis and Mike Yastrzemski as well as first base coach Antoan Richardson.

 San Francisco, California, United States; San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler (19) walks to the bullpen during a Spring Training workout at Oracle Park.

Jewish ex-baseball player offers to teach athletes about antisemitism

Kevin Youkilis has long been famous for his Jewish heritage.

Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis fields a ground ball during their MLB Grapefruit League baseball game in Dunedin

MLB closes all spring sites as COVID-19 spreads - reports

The Blue Jays shut their training site in nearby Dunedin, Fla., after a player exhibited symptoms of COVID-19, multiple media outlets reported.