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As it prepares for the next World Baseball Classic in 2026, Team Israel hopes that it will have its strongest recruiting class ever now that Israel Baseball Americas is off and running // Photo Credit: Avi Miller/Israel Baseball
April 17, 2024, 10:18 am
Israel Baseball Opens U.S. Organization Headquarters
Israel Baseball Americas has established a center in Baltimore that will support the Israeli national baseball team and assist with player development and recruitment.
By David Ostrowsky
Clockwise from top left: Zack Gelof, Alex Bregman, Joc Pederson, Rowdy Tellez, Max Fried, Garrett Stubbs and Dean Kremer // Photo Credit: Getty Images; Design by Mollie Suss/JTA
March 20, 2024, 12:01 pm
All the Jewish MLB Players to Watch in 2024
The new season begins March 28, following a two-game series in South Korea between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.
By Jacob Gurvis / JTA
While he has a strong quantitative reasoning bent, new Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow also has a wealth of experience as a former big-league pitcher // Photo Credit: Boston Red Sox
November 29, 2023, 10:08 am
Jewish Pitcher Named New Red Sox Executive
The veteran relief pitcher will look to lead Boston back to glory.
By David Ostrowsky
After a stellar regular season in which he went 8-1 with a 2.55 ERA, Braves’ ace lefty Max Fried battled a recurring blister issue in this year’s NLDS, only lasting four innings in his Game 2 start // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves 
October 25, 2023, 2:47 pm
Braves Wrap Disappointing End to Historic Season
After tying the MLB record for most home runs hit by a team in one season, the Atlanta Braves were knocked out of the postseason after losing to Philadelphia.
By David Ostrowsky
Now in his fourth season in the big leagues, Orioles righty Dean Kremer has emerged as one of the most effective starting pitchers in the American League // Photo Courtesy of Baltimore Orioles
September 27, 2023, 11:46 am
All-Star Kremer Shines for Playoff-Bound Orioles
The Team Israel veteran has become a household name as a standout starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
By David Ostrowsky
In just his brief time in the majors, Oakland’s Zack Gelof has established himself as one of the most productive rookie hitters in the American League // Photo Credit: Oakland A’s
September 13, 2023, 12:47 pm
Gelof Brothers Ascend the MLB Ladder
The pair of Jewish brothers, Zack and Jake, play out west, with Zack on the Oakland A’s and Jake in the LA Dodgers’ farm system.
By David Ostrowsky
The Ukraine delegation, including athletes, coaches, and delegation head, preparing to enter the FLA Live Arena, as they joined more than 2,000 teen athletes from 64 delegations and eight countries for the opening ceremony // Photo Credit: Jason Edelstein
August 30, 2023, 12:02 pm
North American JCC Maccabi Games Unite the World
The JCC Association of North America’s 41st JCC Maccabi Gams were held from Aug. 7-11 in Ft. Lauderdale.
By David Ostrowsky
On July 23, former Atlanta Braves great Fred McGriff, a cornerstone player on the 1995 world championship team, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves
August 9, 2023, 1:49 pm
Former Brave Fred McGriff Inducted in Hall
The “Crime Dog” helped the Atlanta Braves win the World Series in 1995.
By David Ostrowsky
While the Braves were able to win the 2021 World Series without star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., they’d rather not have to do the same this year without the services of their best pitcher, Max Fried // Photo Credit: Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Braves
July 26, 2023, 12:14 pm
Braves’ Jewish Trio Aim for Strong Second Half
Atlanta Braves’ pitchers Max Fried and Jared Shuster and outfielder Kevin Pillar look to keep the Braves on track for another deep postseason run.
By David Ostrowsky
Third baseman Austin Riley had the most impressive showing of any Brave, going 1-2 at the plate while turning a nifty double play to end the eighth inning // Photo Credit: Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Braves
July 26, 2023, 12:08 pm
Braves Send Eight Players to All-Star Game
Eight Atlanta Braves players, including the entire infield, represented the franchise at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.
By David Ostrowsky
Though he’s been up at Double-A Springfield for less than two months, Alpharetta’s Noah Mendlinger has already made quite the impression on Minor League Baseball.  
June 28, 2023, 10:46 am
Mendlinger: From Alpharetta to MLB Prospect
The Alpharetta native is working his way up the St. Louis Cardinals farm system after playing for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
By David Ostrowsky
Arnold Heller
June 15, 2023, 3:28 pm
Father’s Day Tribute: Arnold Heller
Sasha Heller shares why his dad, Arnold Heller, is the best dad in town.
By Sasha Heller
Cincinnati Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman is quite the anomaly: a child raised on a kibbutz who found his way to the big leagues. 
June 14, 2023, 3:01 pm
Reds’ Pitching Coach Was Raised on a Kibbutz
Alon Leichman’s father, David Leichman, helped introduce Israel to baseball.
By David Ostrowsky
The event decor glowed to match the highs of the evening. // Steven Dewberry
May 24, 2023, 1:44 pm
Spillerman Hits Home Run with Baseball-Themed Party
Jesse Spillerman celebrated his bar mitzvah in style in March with a ceremony at The Temple.
By Sasha Heller
Without even a full season at Triple-A Iowa under his belt, the Cubs viewed Matt Mervis as a player who can have an immediate impact at the big-league level // Photo Courtesy of Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2023, 11:56 am
Jewish Slugger Mervis Debuts for Chicago Cubs
The Cubs' brass look to pencil Mervis in at first base for the next decade.
By David Ostrowsky
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