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HOUSTON, TX - MAY, 14: The Kansas City Royals against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 14, 2025 in Houston, TX. (Photo by Rankin White/Houston Astros)
June 11, 2025, 10:26 am
Jewish Hurler Gordon Debuts for Houston Astros
Southpaw Colton Gordon is making progress with each start in his rookie season.
By David Ostrowsky
Pitching in his first All-Star Game, Max Fried showed baseball fans across America why he is a perennial Cy Young candidate for Atlanta // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves
July 31, 2024, 10:33 am
Led by All-Stars, Braves Battle Through Injuries
After sending four players to the All-Star Game, the Atlanta Braves are hoping for a strong showing in the second half of the season.
By David Ostrowsky
In Max Fried's last home start, against Detroit on June 17, the ace continued his recent run of dominant pitching at Truist Park by punching out seven and only yielding a single run // Photo Credit: Kevin Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images
June 26, 2024, 10:33 am
Fried Enters Cy Young Award Conversation
The Brave’s ace southpaw has been one of the toughest pitchers in all of baseball for the past two months.
By David Ostrowsky
As one of the game’s best all-around corner infielders, Houston’s Alex Bregman has quickly emerged as one of the most iconic Jewish ballplayers of the 21st century, if not of all time. 
November 30, 2022, 11:28 am
Astros’ Bregman Revels in World Series Win
The arguably most popular current Jewish pro baseball player is now a two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros.
By David Ostrowsky
After slugging three homers against Cleveland in the ALDS, Harrison Bader hit two more in the ALCS to cement his legacy as a New York Yankee. // Photos courtesy of New York Yankees
November 16, 2022, 12:28 pm
Harrison Bader’s Legacy as a Yankee
The Jewish pro baseball player made himself into a household name thanks to his performace for the New York Yankees during the 2022 postseason.
By David Ostrowsky
After an 18-year career playing in the MLB and two managerial stints, Brad Ausmus wasn’t ready to call it quits just yet. The grandson of a rabbi has accepted Oakland’s invitation to be next bench coach of the Athletics. // Photo Credit: Michael Zagaris
September 15, 2022, 10:35 am
Brad Ausmus Returns to Baseball
After getting passed over in favor of Dusty Baker for the Houston managerial post in January 2020, Ausmus entered the pandemic unsure of whether he would ever step foot on another big-league diamond.
By David Ostrowsky
A consummate teammate and professional, Garrett Stubbs was called on to serve as a defensive replacement in the final inning of Game 6 — a historic moment for the Jewish sporting community.
December 3, 2021, 2:21 pm
Astros’ Jewish Stars Are Garrett Stubbs and Alex Bregman
The Braves have Pederson and Fried. Now meet the Jewish baseball stars of the Houston Astros.
By David Ostrowsky
Local synagogue wager friendly fun during the 2021 World Series championship.
November 9, 2021, 7:16 pm
Atlanta Rabbis World Series’ Wagers Pay-Off
Local charities gain from wagers made with Houston rabbis.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
November 9, 2021, 6:51 pm
Letter to the Editor: Perri Schwartz
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Perri Schwartz
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