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

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Where did Sandy Koufax go on Yom Kippur when he didn’t pitch? An investigation.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Oct

The article delves into the enduring mystery of baseball legend Sandy Koufax's whereabouts on Yom Kippur in 1965, when he famously chose not to pitch during the World Series.

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Jewish MLB executive Chaim Bloom to lead St. Louis Cardinals beginning in 2026

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Oct

Chaim Bloom, a prominent Jewish baseball executive, known for his strategic prowess in farm system development, will assume the role of President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026.

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The Jewish Sport Report: How the Chicago White Sox made a bad year even worse for Jewish fans

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 27 Sep

Jewish sports fans endured a challenging year, with world events and team performances adding to the difficulties.

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2024 NHL and MLB postseason preview: Here are the Jewish athletes to watch

Menschwarmers · 26 Sep

As hockey and baseball seasons converge, the Menschwarmers discuss Jewish athletes to watch, including the promising Hughes brothers in the NHL and key players like Alex Bregman and Max Fried in the MLB postseason.

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2024 NHL and MLB posteseason preview: Here are the Jewish athletes to watch

Menschwarmers · 26 Sep

Jamie Hirsh and Gabe Pulver preview the 2024 NHL and MLB seasons, highlighting key Jewish athletes to watch, such as Zach Hyman, Jack Hughes, and Alex Bregman.

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The Jewish Sport Report: This week’s top 6 Jewish baseball moments

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Sep

The Jewish Sport Report highlights six notable Jewish moments in baseball from the past week.

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The Jewish Sport Report: 3 Jews + 1 strikeout = baseball history

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Aug

The article discusses various Jewish sporting achievements and events, including Malcolm Gladwell's insights on Hitler's influence on the modern Olympics, Israel's success at the Olympics in Paris, and the introduction of shot clocks by the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League.

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For the third time ever, an MLB game featured a Jewish pitcher, catcher and batter at the same moment

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 12 Aug

During a recent MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks, pitcher Max Lazar recorded his first MLB strikeout against batter Joc Pederson, with catcher Garrett Stubbs behind the plate, marking only the third instance of a Jewish pitcher-catcher-batter combination in MLB history.

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Late spring sports roundup: Zach Hyman's Oilers struggle to stay alive while Jewish baseball stars are on the rise

Menschwarmers · 18 Jun

Jewish athletes are making headlines across various sports, with Max Fried being a strong contender for the 2024 Cy Young Award and Spencer Horwitz solidifying his place in major league baseball.

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As MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys a late-career resurgence in LA, he’s come to appreciate his place as a Jewish baseball star

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Jun

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar, currently enjoying success with the L.A. Angels, reflects on his identity as a Jewish baseball player.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Is this the year Max Fried finally wins the Cy Young?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 May

Max Fried, the Atlanta Braves pitcher, is having a standout season with impressive statistics and performances, potentially putting him in the running for the Cy Young award.

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The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park

Menschwarmers · 9 May

Rickwood Field, the oldest standing professional baseball park in the USA, will host a historic MLB game commemorating Juneteenth in 2024, featuring a deep dive into its rich, multifaceted history, including Jewish connections like Abe Saperstein and Mel Allen.

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The Jewish Sport Report: For Max Fried and Dean Kremer’s Passover dominance, dayenu

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 26 Apr

The newsletter highlights the success of Jewish athletes Max Fried and Dean Kremer in Major League Baseball, with Fried achieving a rare complete game shutout in under 100 pitches and Kremer earning his first win of the season with 10 strikeouts.

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Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Apr

Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, passed away at the age of 78.

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Jewish billionaire David Rubenstein buys his hometown Baltimore Orioles

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Feb

David Rubenstein, a Jewish billionaire businessman and philanthropist, has purchased a 40% stake in Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles franchise.

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

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Dec 2023

The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023 include a range of achievements in various sports.

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These Jewish lawyers’ son was drafted by the A’s. Then the Dodgers picked his brother.

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Jul 2023

The Gelof brothers, Zack and Jake, are emerging Jewish stars in Major League Baseball, having both been recently drafted by MLB teams—the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers, respectively.

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Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic comment

LKeene in Forward · 16 Jul 2023

Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench faced accusations of antisemitism after making a comment during a pregame ceremony honoring a Jewish baseball executive.

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Is White Sox ace Dylan Cease Jewish? We tried to find out.

Louis Keene in Forward · 18 Jan 2023

Dylan Cease, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, gained attention from Jewish baseball fans due to his appearance on Team Israel's early roster for the World Baseball Classic, sparking curiosity about his Jewish heritage.

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Jewish in the big leagues: Power hitter Shawn Green dishes at White House event

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 May 2022

Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a Jewish player in the league.

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