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Culture Detroit Star Ian Kinsler On Stepping Out Of Hank Greenberg’s Shadow
In a sport where players generally peak in their late-twenties and decline precipitously thereafter, Ian Kinsler’s early-thirties revival has been an unexpected joy to watch. A three-time All Star second baseman (and two-time 30-30 player) during eight seasons with the Texas Rangers, Kinsler has somehow kicked things into even higher gear since being traded to…
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Culture All The Jewish Major Leaguers To Watch As Baseball Returns
(JTA) — In baseball, they say time begins on Opening Day. Everyone has a chance for a fresh start. Most of the old familiar names are back, although some have new addresses. If you count Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, there are nine Jews who begin the year on Major League rosters. But then there’s…
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News Theo Epstein For (Cubs) President: 5 More Years!
Sad news everybody: Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein isn’t planning to run for president of the United States in 2020. You’d think if anybody had the power to make America great again, it would be the man who broke the two longest-lasting curses in baseball and maybe in all of professional sports; the man who…
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Culture These Are The 7 Jewish Baseball Players To Watch In 2017
You have to admit that this is a good time for Jews in baseball. On the field, Team Israel’s strong showing was the talk of the World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, Ian Kinsler played a key role on the U.S. team. While Alex Bregman had limited duty for the U.S., the star watch is on for…
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Fast Forward Israel Crashes Out Of World Baseball Classic With Loss To Japan
(JTA) — Israel ended its Cinderella run at the World Baseball Classic, after losing to Japan’s national team at home in Tokyo. More than 40,000 fans packed the Tokyo Dome on Wednesday to cheer the home team to an 8-3 victory over Israel. The game remained scoreless until the sixth inning when Japan scored five runs….
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Fast Forward Israel Stumbles After Dream Run In Baseball Classic
Didi Gregorius homered and drove in five runs as the Netherlands crushed Israel 12-2 in Tokyo to move closer to a semi-final spot. The win left the Netherlands with a 1-1 record in second-round play, behind Pool E leaders Japan, who won their opening game. The loss was the first of the tournament for Israel,…
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Fast Forward Team Israel Takes First Loss In World Baseball Classic
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel lost its first game in the World Baseball Classic, losing in a rematch with the Netherlands by a score of 12-2. Israel is now 4-1 in the tournament overall, and 1-1 in the second round of the 16-team quadrennial tournament. Team Israel will face Japan on Wednesday. Israel was the lowest-ranked team…
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