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For the Braves and their fans, Truist Park has been one big party on most evenings this spring // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves social media 
May 13, 2026, 10:29 am
Braves Off to Red Hot Start
The Atlanta Braves are enjoying a large lead in the NL East.
By David Ostrowsky
Playing in his first WBC, San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader went deep against Venezuela in Israel’s tournament opener // Photo Credit Kelly Gavin/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images
March 11, 2026, 10:29 am
Scrappy Team Israel Battles at World Baseball Classic
Israel fell to Venezuela, 11-3, then shut out Nicaragua, 5-0, and then lost 10-1 to the Dominican Republic.
By David Ostrowsky
The New York Yankees, a franchise with an exceptionally massive Jewish fanbase, have several members of the organization, including pitcher Harrison Cohen, with strong Jewish roots // Photo Credit: Heidi Kearney
August 27, 2025, 10:31 am
Prospect Cohen Shines in Yankees Farm System
The pitcher aims to join fellow Jewish hurler Max Fried in the big leagues.
By David Ostrowsky
The season is barely two months old, but Max Fried has already established himself as the front-runner for the AL Cy Young Award // Photo Credit: NEW YORK YANKEES PARTNERSHIP
May 28, 2025, 3:39 pm
Max Fried off to Historic Start with Yankees
The former beloved Atlanta Brave, and one of the best Jewish pitchers in the Major Leagues, is enjoying his time in the Big Apple.
By David Ostrowsky
After establishing himself as one of the top pitchers in the National League for the Braves, Max Fried recently landed an eight-year deal with the perennial World Series contending New York Yankees // Photo Credit: New York Yankees social media
December 24, 2024, 1:42 pm
Fried Will Always Treasure His Time with Braves
The Jewish southpaw signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees.
By David Ostrowsky
Consider gifting the sports fan in your family one of the books for Chanukah.
December 11, 2024, 1:29 pm
Sports Books for the Fan in Your Family
The AJT sportswriter suggests a trio of books to give to the sports fan in your family for Chanukah.
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
After an up-and-down rookie season in Atlanta, young pitcher Jared Shuster has carved out a critical bullpen role for the White Sox this year // Photo Credit: Darren Georgia © 2024 Chicago White Sox
June 12, 2024, 6:35 pm
Former Jewish Braves Enjoying Success
Kevin Pillar, Joc Pederson, and Jared Shuster have had varying levels of success so far this season.
This spring, the Weber Rams varsity baseball team made school history by punching their first-ever ticket to the Georgia state tournament // Photo Credit: Weber School Athletic Department
May 15, 2024, 10:08 am
Weber Baseball Wraps Historic Season
The Rams compiled a 16-8 regular season record and earned the school’s first GHSA postseason appearance.
By David Ostrowsky
Max Fried will enter free agency at the end of the 2024 season.
December 27, 2023, 10:39 am
YIR: Jewish Braves, Like Team, Look Forward to 2024
Max Fried, Kevin Pillar, and Jared Shuster had varying degrees of success for the Braves in 2023.
By David Ostrowsky
After a stellar regular season in which he went 8-1 with a 2.55 ERA, Braves’ ace lefty Max Fried battled a recurring blister issue in this year’s NLDS, only lasting four innings in his Game 2 start // Photo Credit: Atlanta Braves 
October 25, 2023, 2:47 pm
Braves Wrap Disappointing End to Historic Season
After tying the MLB record for most home runs hit by a team in one season, the Atlanta Braves were knocked out of the postseason after losing to Philadelphia.
By David Ostrowsky
While the Braves were able to win the 2021 World Series without star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., they’d rather not have to do the same this year without the services of their best pitcher, Max Fried // Photo Credit: Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Braves
July 26, 2023, 12:14 pm
Braves’ Jewish Trio Aim for Strong Second Half
Atlanta Braves’ pitchers Max Fried and Jared Shuster and outfielder Kevin Pillar look to keep the Braves on track for another deep postseason run.
By David Ostrowsky
Third baseman Austin Riley had the most impressive showing of any Brave, going 1-2 at the plate while turning a nifty double play to end the eighth inning // Photo Credit: Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Braves
July 26, 2023, 12:08 pm
Braves Send Eight Players to All-Star Game
Eight Atlanta Braves players, including the entire infield, represented the franchise at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.
By David Ostrowsky
Without even a full season at Triple-A Iowa under his belt, the Cubs viewed Matt Mervis as a player who can have an immediate impact at the big-league level // Photo Courtesy of Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2023, 11:56 am
Jewish Slugger Mervis Debuts for Chicago Cubs
The Cubs' brass look to pencil Mervis in at first base for the next decade.
By David Ostrowsky
Twenty-four-year-old lefty Jared Shuster is one of several young prospects the Atlanta Braves hope will help them contend over the next decade-plus // Photo Credit: Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Braves 
April 12, 2023, 12:37 pm
Jewish Prospect Starts Season in Braves’ Rotation
Jared Shuster, the Atlanta Braves first round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, has since been sent back to AAA to continue preparing for the majors.
By David Ostrowsky
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