News for Baseball Jewish teen scouted by MLB won't play on ShabbatHigh 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 In Dominican RepublicOneil 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 MetsJewish billionaire reaches agreement to buy NY Mets, after deal seemingly stalled earlier this year. Dean Kremer, first Israeli drafted to Major Leagues, notches win in Orioles pitching debutDean 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 baseballCody 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 VirusThe 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.Cincinnati baseball stadium named after anti-Semite to be renamedU 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 GenerationThanks, 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 and looks to expand the sportThe Olympics squad is Israel’s first-ever in baseball and only the fourth in any team sport - winter or summer.Baseball field dedicated in memory of Ezra Schwartz, who was killed in a terror attackEzra 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 opsBoston Red Sox hire Tampa Bay Rays' Chaim Bloom to lead team's baseball operations. Babe Ruth and the Aliyah processBaseball All-Star Babe Ruth and the process of Aliyah have much in common in development and achievement.Torah takes the mound at Citi FieldOU brings 29 Torah scholars to annual event at home of the New York Mets. Israel’s national baseball team is going to the 2020 OlympicsFor the first time ever, Israel's national baseball team secures spot at the summer Olympics.Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contestIsrael’s national baseball team advances to Europe-Africa Olympic qualifier.Israeli baseball team advances in Olympic qualifying tournamentIsrael’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 StadiumLA 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 derbyAlex 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 recordMilwaukee 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 TlaibAnti-Semitism is not natural to America. Well, it wasn’t, until some people came along, who have no idea what it means to say Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenberg, or Sandy Koufax. Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar traded to San FranciscoSan 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 athleteHouston 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 StadiumGrandmother 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 auctionBat used by legendary Jewish baseball player currently selling for over $8,000.10 American Jewish baseball players to become Israeli citizens8 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 exhibitMoe Berg is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame – as a spy, not a catcher.Chicago ball field renamed in memory of Jewish teenCommunity names baseball field in memory of Jewish teen who died after lengthy battle with cancer. Former Yankees pitcher visits IsraelFormer 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 viralHaredi 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 dayFive Jewish batters score six home runs, setting a record in Major League Baseball history.Alex Bregman is baseball's next Jewish starFamily of rising Jewish baseball star give the public a glimpse of his his devotion, kindness, and potential. Miguel Cabrera paid protection money to keep mother safeBaseball legend says he has been forced to pay bribes to supporters of Venezuelan government to keep family safe, had his life threatened. US congressman: We have a bull's eye on our backsFollowing baseball practice shooting, Congressman Jody Hice of Georgia proposes legislation to allow lawmakers to carry guns anywhere in US. GOP baseball shooter identified as Bernie Sanders supporterSuspect arrested for shooting at GOP team called Trump a "traitor" who "destroyed democracy" and who needed to be "destroyed." Ivanka Trump's rabbi throws first pitch at Mets gameRabbi Haskel Lookstein throws ceremonial first pitch at New York Mets game at Citi Field. Derek Jeter, Jeb Bush buy Miami MarlinsBaseball legend and former presidential candidate team up to buy Florida MLB baseball team. Baseball 2017: All the Jewish major leaguers to watchBaseball is back and there are nine Jews who begin the year on Major League rosters.Campaign to build Israeli baseball stadium takes offJNF campaign to baseball stadium in Beit Shemesh receivess boost following Israeli team's surprising performance in World Baseball Classic.Israeli team eliminated from World Baseball ClassicImprobable run ends with loss to Japan. Israel team manager: We play with passionAs Israel faces first defeat at World Baseball Classic, the team's manager expresses optimism.Team Israel baseball gear a home run with Jewish American fansAmerican Jews can't get enough of merchandise of 4-1 Israeli team at the World Baseball Classic.Team Israel suffers first loss in World Baseball ClassicImprobable winning streak stopped at 4 as Israeli team falls 12-2 in game against Netherlands.Israeli baseball teams pulls off upset victory against CubaIsraeli Wold Baseball Classic team remains undefeated in stunning run with defeat of favored Cuban teamIsrael baseball success causes excitement, bafflementIsraeli baseball team wins victories during first-ever tournament.Israel advances to next round of WBC with perfect recordIsrael advances to next round of World Baseball Classic after sweeping its first three games. Team Israel defeats NetherlandsIsraeli baseball team has a 4-2 victory over the Netherlands as they make their way to Tokyo. Israeli pride at baseball gamesWatch: ILTV speaks with president of Israel Association of Baseball.Israel defeats Korea in opening of World Baseball Classic finalsIsraeli team wins first game in Seoul in extra innings. Team includes Jewish MLB players Israel to kick off world baseball classicIsrael will be kicking off the major international baseball event in the first game against South Korea. ILTV reports. Cuban pitcher gets a firm grip on life in IsraelCuban pitcher Alejandro Eskenazi is participating in a professional internship organized by the Masa Israel Journey program.Proud to play ball for Israel, proud to visit IsraelWatch: We met the Jewish MLB players who will be representing Israel at the World Baseball Classic in South Korea Major leaguers visit Israel ahead of World Baseball Classic10 MLB players visit Israel to connect with the country they are representing in the World Baseball Classic.Jewish MLB players to visit IsraelTen Jewish Major League Baseball players who are part of Team Israel to visit Israel in preparation for the World Baseball Classic.Collector offers $125,000 for rare 'Jewish baseball card'Collector of Jewish baseball memorabilia prepared to match the “most overblown, crazy valuation of all time” for rare card of Jewish player. |
