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Israel's baseball team 'confident' 2 days ahead of Olympic game

“We are playing some of the best teams in the world,' says head coach of Israel's national baseball team at Tokyo Olympics.

Israel's baseball team 'confident' 2 days ahead of Olympic game

Great week for Israeli softball

2 Israeli youth teams receive silver and bronze medals for their performances European softball tournaments.

Great week for Israeli softball

‘Why can’t I be the first?’

Orthodox baseball prospect Jacob Steinmetz on the history he hopes to make.

‘Why can’t I be the first?’

Jen Psaki throws first pitch at Nationals Park after shooting

Biden press secretary throws first pitch one day after shooting at baseball stadium.

Jen Psaki throws first pitch at Nationals Park after shooting

Watch: Gunshots heard during live broadcast of baseball game

A gunfire exchange between passing vehicles, left at least 4 people injured during an MLB game between Washington & San Diego.

Watch: Gunshots heard during live broadcast of baseball game

Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLB

Washington Nationals select catcher Elie Kligman in the 20th round pick of the MLB draft.

Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLB

Watch: Gad Elbaz sings Hatikva at Israel vs NY baseball game

Israeli National Team hosted by New York Boulders for special exhibition game honoring the 'Munich 11.'

Watch: Gad Elbaz sings Hatikva at Israel vs NY baseball game

MLB union chief Marvin Miller to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball's Jewish union chief to finally be inducted into Hall of Fame - but ceremony falls on Rosh Hashanah.

MLB union chief Marvin Miller to be inducted into Hall of Fame

First Orthodox baseball player drafted to MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks take right-handed pitcher Jacob Steinmetz in third round, making him the first Orthodox Jewish player to get drafted.

First Orthodox baseball player drafted to MLB

MLB looks to draft first Orthodox Jewish player

17-year-old Jacob Steinmetz, who has a 97-MPH fastball, looks to be the first Orthodox Jew drafted by a Major League team.

MLB looks to draft first Orthodox Jewish player

Yankees make Jewish woman batgirl 60 years after rejecting her

Gwen Goldman, 70, gets to be a batgirl at a Yankees game, 60 years after the team turned her down because she was a girl.

Yankees make Jewish woman batgirl 60 years after rejecting her

Can baseball save America?

We can use a lift, and there is no better place to start than at the ballpark. Op-ed.

Can baseball save America?

Watch: Fans 'troll' baseball game with 'Trump Won' sign

Another instance of professional sports fans voicing their protest to the contested presidential race was seen during an MLB game last week.

Watch: Fans 'troll' baseball game with 'Trump Won' sign

Watch: Fan ejected from baseball game for displaying Trump sign

A Trump fan who brought in a large 'TRUMP WON' banner to Red Sox game was immediately ejected, raising censorship questions.

Watch: Fan ejected from baseball game for displaying Trump sign

18-yr-old wants to be first Shabbat observant baseball player

Orthodox Jewish high school baseball player, ranked 14 in Nevada, wants to play pro ball while observing Shabbat.

18-yr-old wants to be first Shabbat observant baseball player

Liberal media keeping 'one of top pitchers out of baseball HOF'

Newsmax says Red Sox's Curt Schilling, arguably one of the best players in MLB history, hasn't reached Cooperstown due to politics.

Liberal media keeping 'one of top pitchers out of baseball HOF'

Jewish teen scouted by MLB won't play on Shabbat

High schooler Elie Kligman, dreams of being the first Orthodox Jewish MLB player, and he will never play on Shabbat.

Jewish teen scouted by MLB won't play on Shabbat

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect, Oneil Cruz, Faces DUI Charges

Oneil Cruz, a 21-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates prospect, faced a hearing in the Dominican Republic where he hails from.

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect, Oneil Cruz, Faces DUI Charges

Steve Cohen reaches agreement to buy the New York Mets

Jewish billionaire reaches agreement to buy NY Mets, after deal seemingly stalled earlier this year.

Steve Cohen reaches agreement to buy the New York Mets

1st Israeli drafted to Major League notches win with the Orioles

Dean Kremer, the first Israeli player to be drafted into the Major Leagues, notches win in debut game with the Orioles.

1st Israeli drafted to Major League notches win with the Orioles

Former MLB player: Anti-Semitism "rampant" in baseball

Cody Decker recounts his experiences with anti-Semitism during his career in the MLB after Oakland coach allegedly uses Nazi salute.

Former MLB player: Anti-Semitism "rampant" in baseball

Baseball falls victim to the Virus

The annual All Star game would have been played this week and no one seems to have been concerned. Maybe no one misses the kneeling. Op-ed.

Baseball falls victim to the Virus

Baseball stadium named after anti-Semite to be renamed

U of Cincinnati votes to remove Marge Schott’s name from its stadium over her anti-Semitism and racism.

Baseball stadium named after anti-Semite to be renamed

Will Cincinnati's baseball stadium be renamed?

Kevin Youkilis joins call to rename Marge Schott Stadium over her anti-Semitism.

Will Cincinnati's baseball stadium be renamed?

Socking it to the Greatest Generation

Thanks, grandpa, and grandma, you served your purpose, but now it is time for you to stay in isolation while the rest of us don't. Op-ed.

Socking it to the Greatest Generation

Israel’s Olympic baseball team preps for Tokyo

The Olympics squad is Israel’s first-ever in baseball and only the fourth in any team sport - winter or summer.

Israel’s Olympic baseball team preps for Tokyo

Israel: Baseball field dedicated in terror victim's memory

Ezra Schwartz, an American terror victim, loved baseball. Now there’s a field in Israel in his memory.

Israel: Baseball field dedicated in terror victim's memory

Chaim Bloom to join Boston Red Sox as head of baseball ops

Boston Red Sox hire Tampa Bay Rays' Chaim Bloom to lead team's baseball operations.

Chaim Bloom to join Boston Red Sox as head of baseball ops

Babe Ruth and the Aliyah process

Baseball All-Star Babe Ruth and the process of Aliyah have much in common in development and achievement.

Babe Ruth and the Aliyah process

Torah takes the mound at Citi Field

OU brings 29 Torah scholars to annual event at home of the New York Mets.

Torah takes the mound at Citi Field

Israel’s national baseball team is going to the 2020 Olympics

For the first time ever, Israel's national baseball team secures spot at the summer Olympics.

Israel’s national baseball team is going to the 2020 Olympics

Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contest

Israel’s national baseball team advances to Europe-Africa Olympic qualifier.

Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contest

Israeli baseball team advances in Olympic qualifying tournament

Israel’s national baseball team advances to quarterfinals of the European Baseball Championship in early Olympic qualifying tournament.

Israeli baseball team advances in Olympic qualifying tournament

Sandy Koufax statue to be added to Dodger Stadium

LA Dodgers will add a statue of legendary Jewish pitcher Sandy Koufax to their stadium as part of a $100 million renovation project.

Sandy Koufax statue to be added to Dodger Stadium

Jewish sluggers face off in home run derby

Alex Bregman and Joc Pederson, the two best Jewish home run hitters in professional baseball, face off in home run derby.

Jewish sluggers face off in home run derby

Ryan Braun breaks Hank Greenberg’s record

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits 332nd home run, breaking Hank Greenberg's record - the most home runs for a Jewish player.

Ryan Braun breaks Hank Greenberg’s record

I’d rather talk baseball — Bryce Harper over Rashida Tlaib

I’d rather talk baseball — Bryce Harper over Rashida Tlaib

Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar traded to San Francisco

San Francisco Giants acquire Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar from Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for three players.

Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar traded to San Francisco

Alex Bregman signs the largest-ever contract for Jewish athlete

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman signs six-year, $100 million contract - the largest deal ever for a Jewish athlete.

Alex Bregman signs the largest-ever contract for Jewish athlete

Are you a player or a spectator?

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton uses a baseball game to illustrate a deep life lesson taught by the Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Hasidic movement.

Are you a player or a spectator?

79-year-old Jewish woman killed by foul ball at Dodger Stadium

Grandmother of seven struck by foul ball at baseball game in LA's Dodger Stadium died four days after being hit.

79-year-old Jewish woman killed by foul ball at Dodger Stadium

Hank Greenberg’s bat is up for auction

Bat used by legendary Jewish baseball player currently selling for over $8,000.

Hank Greenberg’s bat is up for auction

10 American Jewish baseball players to become Israeli citizens

8 pitchers, 2 batters to become Israeli citizens to play for Israeli baseball team during 2020 Olympic games.

10 American Jewish baseball players to become Israeli citizens

Jewish baseball player-turned-spy gets Hall of Fame exhibit

Moe Berg is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame – as a spy, not a catcher.

Jewish baseball player-turned-spy gets Hall of Fame exhibit

Chicago ball field renamed in memory of Jewish teen

Community names baseball field in memory of Jewish teen who died after lengthy battle with cancer.

Chicago ball field renamed in memory of Jewish teen

Former Yankees pitcher visits Israel

Former New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, the all-time saves leader, travels to Israel as part of interfaith mission.

Former Yankees pitcher visits Israel

Video of haredi man giving foul ball to kid goes viral

Haredi man sitting with his wife catches a foul ball during Mets game, gives it to a kid immediately. 'This is how its done.'

Video of haredi man giving foul ball to kid goes viral

What brought baseball legend Darryl Strawberry to Israel?

Former MLB All-Star right fielder Darryl Strawberry spotted touring Israel.

What brought baseball legend Darryl Strawberry to Israel?

5 Jewish baseball players hit home runs on the same day

Five Jewish batters score six home runs, setting a record in Major League Baseball history.

5 Jewish baseball players hit home runs on the same day

Alex Bregman is baseball's next Jewish star

Family of rising Jewish baseball star give the public a glimpse of his his devotion, kindness, and potential.

Alex Bregman is baseball's next Jewish star

Miguel Cabrera paid protection money to keep mother safe

Baseball legend says he has been forced to pay bribes to supporters of Venezuelan government to keep family safe, had his life threatened.

Miguel Cabrera paid protection money to keep mother safe

US congressman: We have a bull's eye on our backs

Following baseball practice shooting, Congressman Jody Hice of Georgia proposes legislation to allow lawmakers to carry guns anywhere in US.

US congressman: We have a bull's eye on our backs

GOP baseball shooter identified as Bernie Sanders supporter

Suspect arrested for shooting at GOP team called Trump a "traitor" who "destroyed democracy" and who needed to be "destroyed."

GOP baseball shooter identified as Bernie Sanders supporter

Ivanka Trump's rabbi throws first pitch at Mets game

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein throws ceremonial first pitch at New York Mets game at Citi Field.

Ivanka Trump's rabbi throws first pitch at Mets game

Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush buy Miami Marlins

Baseball legend and former presidential candidate team up to buy Florida MLB baseball team.

Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush buy Miami Marlins

Baseball 2017: All the Jewish major leaguers to watch

Baseball is back and there are nine Jews who begin the year on Major League rosters.

Baseball 2017: All the Jewish major leaguers to watch

Campaign to build Israeli baseball stadium takes off

JNF campaign to baseball stadium in Beit Shemesh receivess boost following Israeli team's surprising performance in World Baseball Classic.

Campaign to build Israeli baseball stadium takes off

Israeli team eliminated from World Baseball Classic

Improbable run ends with loss to Japan.

Israeli team eliminated from World Baseball Classic

Israel team manager: We play with passion

As Israel faces first defeat at World Baseball Classic, the team's manager expresses optimism.

Israel team manager: We play with passion

Team Israel baseball gear a home run with Jewish American fans

American Jews can't get enough of merchandise of 4-1 Israeli team at the World Baseball Classic.

Team Israel baseball gear a home run with Jewish American fans