World softball body urged to act after German club bans Israelis from tournament The Stuttgart Reds club reportedly acted due to the "political situation" and fears "troublemakers" would attack Israelis. Feb. 13, 2025
Israeli-born, US pro baseball player finds success in home debut for New York Boulders Assaf Lowengart, who played for Team Israel in the Olympics, thrilled fans in his first week with the independent league team. Alan Zeitlin June 26, 2024
Only visibly Orthodox Jew in baseball commissioner’s office arrived via Israel “It’s a combination of my passions—for Israel, Jewish baseball and baseball in general,” Zack Raab, senior coordinator of Minor League Baseball club services, told JNS. Mike Wagenheim June 25, 2024
Post-baseball classic, Team Israel’s Michael Wielansky ponders his future “It is a crazy business,” said the shortstop’s father, Steve. “It is extremely stressful all of the time.” Howard Blas March 20, 2023
The Jewish baseball-fan diaspora ingathered in Miami to cheer on Team Israel “We love baseball, and we love Israel. What better way to spend time than cheering on Jewish sports,” Jeff Goldstein of Toronto, who went to see the players with his whole family, told JNS. Howard Blas March 16, 2023
Israel’s World Baseball Classic ends with 5-1 loss to Venezuela There was no “mercy rule” needed in this game though. March 16, 2023
Israel handed second straight mercy-rule loss at World Baseball Classic The Dominican Republic mashes and bashes its way to a 10-0 victory. Howard Blas March 15, 2023
Israeli, Dominican Republic baseball teams sign MoU at World Baseball Classic in Miami “This is an opportunity to come together to promote friendship between the Latino and the Jewish communities,” says Jesse Rojo, director of the Philos Project. Howard Blas March 14, 2023
Puerto Rico near-perfect in shutout of Israel at World Baseball Classic A “mercy rule” keeps Puerto Rico’s 10-0 victory out of official record books as a perfect game. March 14, 2023
