Tag: World Series

Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, passed away at the age of 78.
Alex Bregman, the two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros, made headlines in November 2021 during a game against the Atlanta Braves when he, along with the opposing pitcher Max Fried and outfielder Joc Pederson, were all Jewish.
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.
This article reflects on the careers of Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge, two biracial superstars for the New York Yankees.
In the podcast episode "S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022," the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the notable achievements and setbacks of Jewish athletes in 2022.
Tonight, during Game 2 of the World Series, the Atlanta Braves' Jewish pitcher Max Fried will face off against the Houston Astros' Jewish hitter Alex Bregman.
The LA Dodgers-Tampa Bay Rays World Series presents a potential historic first: a Jew vs. Jew pitcher-batter matchup.
In 2020, a virtual MLB The Show League was organized by Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association due to the pandemic, where players controlled teams in the video game MLB The Show 20.
The text discusses the Washington Nationals' World Series victory as a revelation for fans, symbolizing a cosmic unveiling of reality.
As the Washington Nationals compete in the World Series, the author reflects on watching the games without their recently deceased father, who shared a special bond with baseball.
Three Jewish baseball players, Alex Bregman, Joc Pederson, and Max Fried, faced the dilemma of playing on Yom Kippur during the postseason, with comparisons drawn to Sandy Koufax's historic Yom Kippur choice in 1965.
In 1965, Sandy Koufax made a notable decision to sit out of Game 1 of the World Series in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religion.