It was a mitzvah that changed a baseball player’s life.
The legendary Jewish lefty will be immortalized next to the statue of Jackie Robinson.
For some Israelis and American Jews, the story of Israel has lost some of its luster lately. We are caught in an endless series of harsh and confusing moments. But every once in a while, we are reminded of just how astonishing the last century has been. Baseball gives us a break from the bomb scares and boycotts and Bibi. An opportunity to reflect on a greater narrative of ourselves.
Ryan Braun faces the challenge of winning back fans when he returns to baseball. If any group can forgive the Hebrew Hammer, it’s Milwaukee’s Jews.
Former Red Sox rival Kevin Youkilis officially joined the New York Yankees on Friday when he signed a one-year contract to fill a void left by the absence of Alex Rodriguez, the American League team said.
Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million
Adam Greenberg, a baseball player who was hit in the head by a pitch during his first major league at-bat for the Chicago Cubs in 2005, struck out in his second ever appearance in the major leagues.