MLB
Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer, had just wrapped up a season as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins when he received the news on Saturday.
Disney subsidiary ESPN purchases WWE US streaming rights for $1.6b. over five year period
Jewish pitcher Gordon makes MLB debut
14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’
Historic $500K Jewish baseball card archive celebrates players and their legacy.
The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic MLB offseason is on-deck
MLB offseason buzz: Six Jewish free agents set to make headlines.
For the third time ever, MLB game featured a Jewish pitcher, catcher and batter at the same moment
The Jewish batter Max Lazar struck out in the bottom of the eighth inning, Diamondbacks outfielder Joc Pederson, is also Jewish.
The Jewish Sport Report: Garrett Stubbs on playing for Team Israel and hopes to visit the country
Stubbs also spoke of the October 7 massacre and its aftermath, noting the impacts on the Jewish community and his support for Israeli teammates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
