Hank Greenberg in extra innings

Published on May 9, 2013

"I think Hank Greenberg was the great American hero," Washington filmmaker Aviva Kempner says. "What he did on Yom Kippur. What he faced. He was our Jackie Robinson."

Hank Greenberg's Jewishness

By Jonathan Kirsch
Published on May 8, 2013

The big question in Detroit in the fall of 1934 had nothing to do with the troubled state of the world. Rather, the fans of the Detroit Tigers wanted to know whether their star first baseman, Hank Greenberg, was going to play on the Jewish High Holy Days. After all, the Tigers were in first place and they were contesting the New York Yankees for the pennant.

Adam Greenberg signs minor league contract with Orioles

By Jeffrey Hensiek
Published on December 20, 2012

All-star Jewish baseball team

Published on October 3, 2012

During Yom Kippur, many Jews fret over whether Jewish Major Leaguers will play on the holiest of holidays. This has become a growing problem, because the number of Jews playing Major League Baseball (MLB) has been increasing.

Seven years later, player gets second chance at bat [VIDEO]

Published on October 2, 2012

A Chicago Cubs rookie who was hit in the head by a pitch seven years ago and never played another Major League Baseball game will receive a second chance.

Parallel universe: A Jewish what if

Published on September 21, 2012

In 1901, a sixteen year old Jewish girl from Hungary, Kati Berger, along with several brothers and sisters, arrived at Ellis Island in New York. A brother and sister who remained in Europe, eventually both perished in a Nazi death camp in 1942.

Israel beats Spain, one win away from qualifying for World Baseball Classic

Published on September 21, 2012

First baseman Nate Freiman hit two home runs as Israel beat Spain 4-2 in the qualifying round of World Baseball Classic, putting the Isaeli team one win away from a guaranteed spot in the tournament in March.

Israel defeats South Africa in World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Published on September 20, 2012

Israel defeated South Africa in the first game of the World Baseball Classic Qualifier.

Amid roasted pigs, country music and rabbinical blessings, Romney seeks to define himself

Published on August 28, 2012

Whole barbecued pigs, cheerleaders and elegies to skinny-dipping farmers' daughters. That was the organized noise Sunday night at the opening bash of the Republican National Convention at Tropicana Field, the home of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg.

Youkilis traded from Red Sox to White Sox

Published on June 25, 2012

Kevin Youkilis is changing his Sox: The three-time All-Star was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox.

Max Fried, 18, drafted by Padres

Published on June 5, 2012

Max Fried, an 18-year-old high school graduate from Los Angeles, was selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

MLB suspends Delmon Young over anti-Semitic altercation

Published on May 1, 2012

Delmon Young, the Detroit Tigers outfielder arrested in New York for allegedly attacking a group of men and making anti-Semitic remarks, was suspended without pay for seven days.

Brewers’ Braun wins MVP award

Published on November 22, 2011

Ryan Braun, the slugging outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, became the first Jewish Most Valuable Player in nearly five decades.

Marlins’ player visits boy he hit with foul ball

Published on September 1, 2011

Florida Marlins' third baseman Greg Dobbs visited a New York hospital to see the boy he injured with his foul ball.

Dodgers continue support for Maccabiah games

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 31, 2011

The Los Angeles Dodgers will again underwrite the baseball tournament at the Maccabiah games in Israel, according to an announcement from the Maccabiah Organizing Committee. Frank McCourt, though occupied with ownership of the team and a contentious divorce, said, “Our sponsorship hugely enhanced the baseball experience at the 18th Maccabiah Games in 2009, and the Dodgers are proud to continue our close association with the Jewish Olympics.

Kosher in the mix for Twins’ ballpark franks

Published on March 30, 2011

Fans of the Minnesota Twins can chow down on Hebrew National this spring. Target Field, home of the Twins since last year, is setting up a kosher hot dog cart in time for the team's home opener April 8 vs. the Oakland Athletics.