MLB

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys his place as a Jewish baseball star

Kevin Pillar ranks among the best Jewish hitters in many categories and has surpassed notable MLB career thresholds including 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, 100 stolen bases and 500 runs scored.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/06/2024

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
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

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

The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL

As 2023 comes to the end, we look back at some of the year's biggest moments in Jewish sports.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/12/2023
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Jewish MLB star Ryan Braun headlines International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 2024 inductees

14-year MLB veteran Ryan Braun, one of many former and current Jewish players to speak out in support of Israel, headlines the 2024 International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/11/2023

Israeli MLB player Dean Kremer says Israel will be 'in the back of my head'

Kremer became the first Israeli drafted into the big leagues in 2015 when he was selected by the San Diego Padres.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/10/2023

US sports teams and athletes demonstrate unprecedented support for Israel amid war

Athletes and sports teams across the United States have shown support to Israel as it reels from Hamas attacks and an ongoing war.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA , REUTERS
11/10/2023
 Illustrative photo of a baseball.

These six Jewish baseball players were just drafted into the MLB

The best bellwether of what’s to come is the MLB Draft, which included 20 rounds split between the past three nights. A total of 614 players were drafted this year.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
13/07/2023

Jewish University of Virginia star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft

Gelof joins a talented group of Jewish prospects who have been drafted in recent years.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/07/2023
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