Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendship that bridged cultural divides.

In a late spring sports roundup, The CJN's podcast discusses the performances of Jewish athletes in various sports.

Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, holds a secret Jewish history that will be highlighted during a special event on June 20, 2024, when the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants will play there to honor Juneteenth and the field's significance during the Negro leagues era.

The passing of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine marks the end of an era in Jewish and baseball history.

The author reflects on their Jewish upbringing and the impact of a conflict between their passion for baseball and the requirement to attend Confirmation class in high school, showing lingering resentment towards their parents for forcing them to leave baseball practices for class.

Bill Veeck, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, made a profound impact on the author, who worked as an orthopedic consultant for the team from 1976 to 1981.

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is hailed as a quintessentially Jewish show for its portrayal of Jewish sports fandom.

Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, has maintained a streak of playing at every game for 21 seasons, totaling 1,698 games.

Eve Rosenbaum, the assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, has been a dedicated fan of the team since childhood.

The Baltimore Orioles, historically known for their ineptitude, are defying expectations this season and have the best record in the American League and second-best in the Majors.

The Baseball Project, an alt-rock supergroup featuring Steve Wynn, his wife Linda Pitmon, Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills, continues to fuse baseball and rock n roll on their fourth album, "Grand Salami Time."

In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Alex Edelman is celebrated as the Jew of the Week for his solo show, Just for Us, going to Broadway.

Retired Major League Baseball catcher Ryan Lavarnway reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics.

This article reflects on the careers of Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge, two biracial superstars for the New York Yankees.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore various topics including kosher cooking with Chanie Apfelbaum of Busy in Brooklyn, who discusses her new cookbook Totally Kosher, offering innovative ways to incorporate diverse cuisines into kosher food.

On episode 355 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics such as kosher cooking, baseball, and updates from the Corduroy Rav.

"The Natural" by Bernard Malamud is a novel about a baseball player named Roy Hobbs who overcomes adversity to make it to the major leagues.

The author, a lover of baseball, decides to try out for a fast-pitch softball team in his 50s.

The podcast discusses the question of who the greatest Jewish athlete of all time is, considering factors such as records held, career longevity, and popularity.

Team Israel, composed of American-born players and players who made aliyah (immigrated to Israel), recently competed in the Olympic games in Tokyo.

In episode 12 of Menschwarmers podcast, the discussion revolves around whether Israel's baseball team will win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, with hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver expressing their support despite the early viewing times.

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Mark Kurlansky discusses the life of baseball icon Hank Greenberg.

Albert Von Tilzer, a Jewish composer, wrote the music for the popular baseball song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in 1908.

The text reminisces about Don Baylor, a sporty and popular man from the 1970s who had a close relationship with the author's family.

Justine Siegal, the first female coach to be hired by Major League Baseball (MLB), is now coaching actors for the upcoming Amazon reboot of the film "A League of Their Own."