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Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack, light up ballpark in blue and white.

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel

'Heartbroken for Israel':

Professional sports leagues support Israel after Hamas attacks

MLB, NBA and NFL issue statements in support of Israel following Hamas attacks.

Professional sports leagues support Israel after Hamas attacks

Jewish star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft

Gelof’s older brother Zack represented Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Jewish star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft

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.

Team Israel first baseman gets first MLB hit

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Holocaust survivor throws 1st pitch on 100th birthday

Helen Kahan receives standing ovation after throwing ceremonial first pitch at Tampa Bay Rays - New York Yankees game.

Holocaust survivor throws 1st pitch on 100th birthday

Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner dies at 97

Lerner, who was raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, purchased the Nationals in 2006, after the team was relocated from Montreal.

Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner dies at 97

Hispanic Major League Baseball players visit Israel

Three Hispanic baseball players visit Israel to promote Christian-Jewish ties and to 'proactively' combat antisemitism.

Hispanic Major League Baseball players visit Israel

Yankees trade for Jewish pitcher Scott Effross

Rookie Scott Efross has a 2.66 ERA with the Cubs, wears a Star of David necklace when he pitches.

Yankees trade for Jewish pitcher Scott Effross

Jewish Broadway phenom performs at MLB All-Star game

Ben Platt sings US national anthem at MLB All-Star game Tuesday night.

Jewish Broadway phenom performs at MLB All-Star game

New York Yankees select Jewish pitcher in MLB draft

Eric Reyzelman, from Louisiana State University, selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

New York Yankees select Jewish pitcher in MLB draft

2 players of Jewish descent named to MLB All-Star game

Pitcher Max Fried and outfielder Joc Pederson to represent the National League in the 2022 All-Star game,

2 players of Jewish descent named to MLB All-Star game

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

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

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'

MLB legend, Israel supporter Hank Aaron dead at 86

'Hank' Aaron, one of the greatest to play the game of baseball - and a supporter of Israel, has passed away.

MLB legend, Israel supporter Hank Aaron dead at 86

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

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

Oakland A's coach apologizes for Nazi salute-like gesture

Oakland Athletics' bench coach apologizes for using a gesture that looked like a Nazi salute after a team win.

Oakland A's coach apologizes for Nazi salute-like gesture

MLB, NHL cancel games amid coronavirus outbreak

Major League Baseball cancels Spring Training and delays start of the season, while National Hockey League suspends 2019-2020 season.

MLB, NHL cancel games amid coronavirus outbreak

MLB will no longer promote Roger Waters

Following protest, Major League Baseball says it will not schedule any more advertising on its platforms promoting anti-Israel musician.

MLB will no longer promote Roger Waters

MLB under fire for promoting Roger Waters' show

B'nai Brith International criticizes Major League Baseball’s involvement in sale of tickets for Roger Waters’ North American tour.

MLB under fire for promoting Roger Waters' show

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

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

Proud to play ball for Israel, proud to visit Israel

Watch: We met the Jewish MLB players who will be representing Israel at the World Baseball Classic in South Korea

Proud to play ball for Israel, proud to visit Israel

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.

Major leaguers visit Israel ahead of 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.

Jewish MLB players to visit Israel

How all the Jewish MLB players did in 2016

Many Jewish Major League Baseball players had their best seasons in years during 2016.

How all the Jewish MLB players did in 2016

Baseball prospect Alex Bregman to make MLB debut for Astros

Alex Bregman, Jewish player and one of Major League Baseball’s top prospects, has been called up by the Houston Astros.

Baseball prospect Alex Bregman to make MLB debut for Astros

Jewish ex-major leaguer trying to get back to big show

First baseman Nate Freiman, who played for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, hoping to return to the majors.

Jewish ex-major leaguer trying to get back to big show

First Israeli Baseball Player Drafted in the MLB

Arutz Sheva catches Israeli baseball league summer tournament, learns how Israel is 'dominating' Europe and breaking into US.

First Israeli Baseball Player Drafted in the MLB