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Max Fried
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
Garrett Stubbs, who has been on two different pennant-winning teams over the past couple Octobers, had the biggest hit for Team Israel during this past World Baseball Classic with his two-run double against Nicaragua // Photo Credit: Rob Tringali/MLB Photos
March 29, 2023, 11:34 am
Team Israel Outmatched at World Baseball Classic
Team Israel was forced to battle heavyweights like Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela in the first round.
By David Ostrowsky
Armed with a devastating change-up, Atlanta Braves prospect Jared Shuster has a strong chance to make his big-league debut next season // Photo Credit: Josh Conner/Gwinnett Stripers
September 29, 2022, 10:58 am
Braves’ Prospect Eyes Big Leagues
There is zero doubt that the 24-year-old Shuster, whom the Braves selected with the 25th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, will one day toe the rubber of a big-league mound.
By David Ostrowsky
June 16, 2022, 1:20 pm
Sports Books for Dad
Here are a few solid suggestions for literature about sports that would make great gifts for Father's Day.
By David Ostrowsky
Josh Rawitch explained how he went up to Joc after last year’s World Series and asked for his pearls as a donation to the Hall of Fame. Joc was happy to oblige.
April 28, 2022, 5:01 pm
A Stroll Through the ‘Jewish’ Baseball Hall of Fame
Hundreds of fans Zoomed into the event to learn about the careers of baseball’s Jewish Hall of Famers.
By David Ostrowsky
December 22, 2021, 4:20 pm
Weber Athletes to Compete in 2022 Maccabiah Games
Aaron Bock, Caleb Ouanounou and Harry Kitey will finally get their chance to compete when the games resume in Israel this July.
By David Ostrowsky
It seemed only fitting that Max Fried, the winning pitcher of the 2021 World Series, is Jewish.
December 22, 2021, 4:04 pm
2021: Jewish Sports Year in Review
From the most Jewish World Series ever to beach volleyball gold, our guide to the year in sports.
By David Ostrowsky
December 4, 2021, 11:02 pm
Letter to the Editor: Charles Steindel
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By Charles Steindel
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
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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