baseball

'Hebrew Hammer' named National League 'manager of the year'

Jewish manager Gabe Kapler overwhelmingly voted National League top manager after guiding the San Francisco Giants to 107 wins.

Jewish pitcher gives Atlanta 1st World Series win in 26 years

Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in over a quarter century.

Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, dies at 35

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

3 Jewish baseball players could make or break 2021 World Series

The World Series is upon us, and there are likely more Jewish players in this year’s edition than there have been in decades.

Watch: Biden booed at Congressional baseball game

Some members of the crowd can be heard screaming “boo” and “Joe you suck” for Biden's handling of the Afghanistan crisis.

‘Painfully close’: Baseball team’s PT laments Olympics results

'People were amazed that Israel was competing at such a high level,' says physical therapist for Israel's baseball team.

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.

Loss to South Korea puts Israel on the brink of elimination

Another loss for Israel tomorrow means the end of the tournament for the team.

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.

Miami Marlins' Jewish pitcher throws a scoreless inning

Richard Bleier, the lone Jewish player on the Miami Marlins, pitches scoreless inning - on Jewish Heritage Day.

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.

Great week for Israeli softball

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

‘Why can’t I be the first?’

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

Jen Psaki throws first pitch at Nationals Park after shooting

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

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.

Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLB

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can baseball save America?

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Will Cincinnati's baseball stadium be renamed?

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

Babe Ruth and the Aliyah process

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

Torah takes the mound at Citi Field

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

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.

Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contest

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hank Greenberg’s bat is up for auction

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

What brought baseball legend Darryl Strawberry to Israel?

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