MLB
Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs
Bregman's contract with the Chicago Cubs is the second-largest contract ever signed by a Jewish ballplayer, behind Max Fried’s $218 million contract in 2024.
Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
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Jewish pitcher Gordon makes MLB debut
Jewish MLB star Ryan Braun headlines International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 2024 inductees
14-year MLB veteran Ryan Braun, one of many former and current Jewish players to speak out in support of Israel, headlines the 2024 International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
Israeli MLB player Dean Kremer says Israel will be 'in the back of my head'
Kremer became the first Israeli drafted into the big leagues in 2015 when he was selected by the San Diego Padres.
US sports teams and athletes demonstrate unprecedented support for Israel amid war
Athletes and sports teams across the United States have shown support to Israel as it reels from Hamas attacks and an ongoing war.
These six Jewish baseball players were just drafted into the MLB
The best bellwether of what’s to come is the MLB Draft, which included 20 rounds split between the past three nights. A total of 614 players were drafted this year.
Jewish University of Virginia star Jake Gelof selected in second round of MLB Draft
Gelof joins a talented group of Jewish prospects who have been drafted in recent years.
Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry is now an evangelical preacher focused on promoting Israel
Strawberry, an eight-time MLB All-Star-turned-traveling-preacher, embarked on his first pilgrimage to Israel in 2018.
Washington Nationals baseball team owner Ted Lerner dies at 97
Lerner was born and raised in Washington, DC to Orthodox Jewish parents.
How an Israeli kibbutznik became an MLB pitching coach
Alon Leichman, the first athlete born in Israel to earn a major league baseball position, was recently named assistant pitching coach of the MLB's Cincinnati Reds.
Yankees outfielder Bader drops out of Team Israel’s World Baseball Classic roster, citing injuries
The Yankees outfielder cited a desire to recuperate after an injury-plagued season, but the Israeli team could still feature a dozen MLB players.
Nelson Cruz and other MLB players visit Israel to promote Christian-Jewish relations
MLB stars Nelson Cruz, Cesar Hernandez and Jeimer Candelario toured Christian sites and ran a youth baseball clinic.
