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The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

JL;DR SUMMARY The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish IdentityJewish AthletesMlbWorld SeriesAlex BregmanMax FriedLos Angeles DodgersSports NewsFreddie FreemanFree Agency

Places mentioned

Los Angeles, California, United States
"Hello, and mazel tov to the Los Angeles Dodgers on their World Series championship!"
New York, United States
"The morning of the Dodgers roller-coaster 7-6 series-clinching win at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, at least one L.A. fan turned to Jewish tradition for help at another site across town."
Queens, New York, United States
"Stan Kasten, was spotted praying at the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late Chabad leader known as the Rebbe, in Queens."
Houston, Texas, United States
"When Alex Bregman signed a 5-year, $100 million contract extension with the Houston Astros in 2019, it was likely the most lucrative contract for a Jewish player in baseball history"
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
"Until now with the Atlanta Braves, clocks in as the top Jewish free agent this offseason."
Arizona, United States
"Pederson could join his third club in three years after a solid 2024 campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"After a dismal start to 2024 with the Chicago White Sox, Pillar enjoyed a breakout of sorts after joining the Los Angeles Angels."
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
"Tellez played in 131 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates before being released in late September."
Israel
"More than 150 participants in Sundays New York City Marathon will run in support of the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza."
Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Controversial boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and visited the country again this week."
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
"Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is reportedly in talks to sell a minority stake in the NFL franchise he has owned since 1994."
Buffalo, New York, United States
"Devon Levi, Jason Zucker and the Buffalo Sabres host the New York Islanders tonight at 7 p.m."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"Jakob Chychrun and the Washington Capitals host Jordan Harris and the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday at 5 p.m."
San Jose, California, United States
"Luke Kunin, Jake Walman and the San Jose Sharks host Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks Saturday at 10 p.m."
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
"Zach Hyman and the Edmonton Oilers face the Calgary Flames Sunday at 8 p.m."
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
"Michael Dunn and the Cleveland Browns host the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday at 1 p.m."
New York, New Jersey, United States
"Anthony Firksers New York Jets pulled off a 21-13 win over the Houston Texans last night, but Firkser did not play."
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
"In the first round of the MLS playoffs, Liel Abada and Charlotte F.C. host Orlando City tonight at 7:30 p.m."
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
"DeAndre Yedlin and F.C. Cincinnati face New York City Saturday at 5 p.m."
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
"Zac MacMath and Real Salt Lake take on Minnesota Saturday at 9 p.m."
Leeds, United Kingdom
"In European soccer, Manor Solomon and Leeds United play Plymouth Argyle tomorrow at 11 a.m."
London, United Kingdom
"Matt Turners Premier League squad Crystal Palace match up against the Wolves tomorrow at 1:30 p.m."
Portland, Oregon, United States
"Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 10 p.m."
Sacramento, California, United States
"Domantas Sabonis, who is converting to Judaism, and the Sacramento Kings play the Atlanta Hawks tonight at 7:30 p.m."
São Paulo, Brazil
"Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll will be on the grid for the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix Sunday at 12 p.m."

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