Team Israel

Team Israel ends WBC run with 6-2 win over Netherlands

Team Israel defeats the Netherlands 6-2 in Miami to finish its World Baseball Classic run. Though it missed the quarterfinals, Israel secured a spot in the next tournament.

Team Israel falls to Dominican Republic in WBC action

Team Israel falls 10-1 to the Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic in Miami. Spencer Horwitz hits Israel’s lone home run.

Team Israel shuts out Nicaragua 5-0, secures next WBC berth

Team Israel defeats Nicaragua 5-0 in Pool D play at the World Baseball Classic, securing a key win that ensures Israel will avoid relegation and automatically qualify for the next tournament.

Israel drops WBC opener to Venezuela despite late home runs

Team Israel shows flashes of offense, including home runs by RJ Schreck and Harrison Bader, but Venezuela’s explosive first inning and powerful lineup leads to an 11-3 victory.

After anti-Israel vandalism

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

The Israeli U-17 ultimate frisbee team was banned from the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after the venue where they were scheduled to play was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.

Team Israel first baseman gets first MLB hit

Spencer Horwitz hit his major league first base hit during his first MLB start with the Toronto Blue Jays.

World Series Champ

Ryan Lavarnway, Team Israel veteran, retires from MLB

World Series champ and veteran of Team Israel Ryan Lavarnway to retire after 10 seasons in Major League Baseball.

Israel exits World Baseball Classic with 5-1 loss to Venezuela

With the loss, Israel exits the WBC in fourth place in Pool D with a 1-3 record but will automatically qualify for the 2026 tournament.

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Israel's offensive woes continue in loss to Dominican Republic

Israel's tournament will come to an end on Wednesday after they face Venezuela.

Team Israel on wrong side of history in second WBC game

Israel held without a base runner for eight innings in 10-0 mercy rule loss to Puerto Rico.

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Israel rallies in the 8th inning to win its first game

Israel puts up three runs in the 8th against Nicaragua's best reliever to win its opener.

Team Israel loses 11-5 to Miami Marlins

Team Israel plays its first-ever exhibition game against a Major League Baseball team, facing the Miami Marlins.

Team Israel reveals Jewish-themed shoes for upcoming tournament

Team Israel will wear Jewish and Israel themed shoes designed by pitcher Alex Katz at World Baseball Classic tournament.

Here’s what to watch for:

Team Israel is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

A complete guide to the Word Baseball Classic and Team Israel's run to take it all.

Former MLB-All Stars join Team Israel coaching staff

Brad Ausmus and Kevin Youkilis join Team Israel coaching staff for 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Team Israel may include current MLBers on next year's roster

In a breakthrough, Team Israel will boast current MLBers on its World Baseball Classic roster.

All-Star outfielder to play for Team Israel in 2023

Joc Pederson to play for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Team Israel to get new coach for 2023 World Baseball Classic

Ian Kinsler switches from Team Israel star player to coach for 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Israel national youth soccer team advances to 1st Euro final

Israel’s national youth soccer team has made history, beating France to advance to its first European final.

Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, dies at 35

Tyler Herron, former major league baseball prospect, dies at 35 of unknown causes.

Eric Holtz quits as Team Israel’s baseball manager

After Team Israel failed at the Tokyo Olympics, team manager Eric Holtz steps down following four years at the helm.

Israel's baseball team ousted from Olympics

Team Israel knocked out of medal contention after former MLB slugger comes up clutch in the 9th.

Second loss for Israeli baseball team in Tokyo

Israel lost to Team USA today for the second time in a row, with a final score of 8:1.

Israeli rally team in Saudi Arabia

An Israeli rally team is taking part in the Dakar rally in Saudi Arabia, openly and with official approval

Israel advances to next round of WBC with perfect record

Israel advances to next round of World Baseball Classic after sweeping its first three games.

Major leaguers visit Israel ahead of World Baseball Classic

10 MLB players visit Israel to connect with the country they are representing in the World Baseball Classic.

Jewish MLB players to visit Israel

Ten Jewish Major League Baseball players who are part of Team Israel to visit Israel in preparation for the World Baseball Classic.