baseball

Eitan Levine, a rising Jewish comedian.

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Comedian Eitan Levine aims to break a record with 50 ceremonial first pitches at baseball games nationwide, raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
12/04/2024

Israeli-born Cincinnati Reds coach stands firm amid conflict, sports 'Bring Them Home' gear

MLB’s lone Sabra stands strong with Israel from near and far as Reds’ assistant pitching coach.

By HOWARD BLAS
11/04/2024

Baseball is back - and so is financial optimism

Let’s use optimism, before reality strikes, to get our children on the path to financial independence. It’s a win-win: They become financially secure, and we don’t need to support them.

By AARON KATSMAN
29/03/2024

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the 2024 MLB season

A record 18 Jewish players appeared in an MLB game in 2023. The number could be even higher this season.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
22/03/2024
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9 Jewish college basketball players and coaches to watch during March Madness in 2024

Here are four players and five coaches to watch as fans follow their brackets.

By GREG LEVINSKY/JTA
21/03/2024

All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2024

The 2023 MLB season represented a watershed moment for Jewish players and fans, as a record 19 Jewish players appeared in at least one big league game.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
20/03/2024

Team Israel launches American organization to support baseball’s growth in Israel

The new US-based nonprofit, which officially launches Monday, will focus on building a pipeline of American Jewish baseball players who may one day take the field for Israel.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
18/03/2024
I’M THE ROOKIE: Outfielder Assaf Lowengart is the latest generation of Israeli-bred baseball players

Israeli ballplayer Assaf Lowengart signs with MLB-affiliated independent team

“I’m trying to break as many ceilings as I can for Israeli players,” Lowengart told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
09/02/2024

Jewish billionaire David Rubenstein buys his hometown Baltimore Orioles

The deal is valued at $1.725 billion, and Rubenstein will be the lead decision-maker.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
02/02/2024

No Jews in MLB hall of fame for decades, here's who can break the streak

The ballot is voted on by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America, and to get into the Hall, a player must receive at least 75% of the vote.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
20/01/2024
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