Baseball

Your Investments: Opening day, leaving Egyptian exodus with great wealth, and financial optimism

When the Israelites left Egypt, they carried more than gold and silver. They carried a new financial reality. After generations of limitations, they stepped into a future where growth was possible.

Mar 28, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels players line up before the game at Oakland Coliseum
Israeli pitcher-catcher duo, Ben Simons and C.J. Stubbs.

Israel closes out WBC campaign with statement victory over Netherlands

DEAN KREMER took charge on the mound, while Noah Mendlinger powered the offense in Israel’s 5-0 victory over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic result that clinched the blue-and-white’s berth in the 2029 tournament.

Israel blanks Nicaragua behind dominant pitching for key World Baseball Classic win

Team Israel's veteran MLB pitcher Robert Stock dominated Marlins hitters with a 97 MPH fastball.

Team Israel sharp in tune-up wins as Ausmus eyes WBC statement in Miami


The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years

Ryan Warsofsky, 36, becomes the youngest and first Jewish NHL head coach since 1992. Jewish athletes shine in Stanley Cup Finals, College World Series, and Copa América.

 Apr 10, 2023; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn talks with with assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys his place as a Jewish baseball star

Kevin Pillar ranks among the best Jewish hitters in many categories and has surpassed notable MLB career thresholds including 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, 100 stolen bases and 500 runs scored.

Kevin Pillar celebrating in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees, May 28, 2024, in Anaheim, CA.

Red Sox legend Kevin Youkilis honored for standing up against antisemitism

The Ruderman Family Foundation recognizes the former Red Sox player for his vocal advocacy defending the Jewish people and combating antisemitism around the world.

Photo Caption: MLB star Kevin Youkilis honored for his advocacy in standing up against antisemitism with (from left to right) Shira Ruderman, Executive director of Ruderman Family Foundation; Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation; and Sharon Shapiro, Community Liaison and Trustee

Solidarity with Israel fits Alon Leichman like a glove

Blue-and-white baseball and softball players wear their support on their hands.

 BASEBALL GLOVE designer Jake Hale (right) has been working with Cincinnati Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman (left) and other Israeli athletes to create unique Israel-themed mitts (inset) in the aftermath of October 7 and the ensuing war.

The Jewish sport report: For Max Fried and Dean Kremer’s Passover dominance, dayenu

Jewish athletes perform across various sports in the United States over Passover.

 Max Fried delivers a pitch in a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays, March 21, 2021.

New York Mets' Bader wears Star of David on belt in support of Israel

The white star stood out against the background of the blue belt he wore and received much attention due to Bader's game-winning hit at the end of the game.

 Apr 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader (44) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Citi Field.

The death of Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine closes a chapter in Jewish history

The Dodgers ruled the National League when the Jews ruled — or at least left an indelible cultural stamp on — Brooklyn.

 Carl Erskine, 1926-2024.

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

Holtzman managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League’s first and only season in 2007.

 Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in major league baseball history, poses with the official Israel Baseball League baseball after a press conference announcing the inaugural season in New York, February 26, 2007.

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish comedian makes his pitch for baseball history

Jewish comedian Eitan Levine seeks to break the record for most ceremonial first pitches thrown by one person in a baseball season, in the hopes of raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

 Eitan Levine threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Hartford Yard Goats game, April 10, 2024, in Hartford, Connecticut.

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Comedian Eitan Levine aims to break a record with 50 ceremonial first pitches at baseball games nationwide, raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

Eitan Levine, a rising Jewish comedian.