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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
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Jewish Slugger Mervis Debuts for Chicago Cubs
By David Ostrowsky
The Cubs’ brass look to pencil Mervis in at first base for the next decade.
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
After a brief stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar is vying to prolong his big-league career with Atlanta this spring // Photo Courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers
March 2, 2023, 12:33 pm
Braves Ink Jewish Veteran Kevin Pillar
The Atlanta Braves, this past offseason, signed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, who is one of the more notable Jewish MLB ballplayers.
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
In what promises to be the first of many events, the annual 44 Classic presented by Nike was held at Truist Park last month. // Photo Courtesy of Atlanta Braves.
October 13, 2022, 10:55 am
Atlanta Braves Host ‘44 Classic’ Annual Showcase
The Atlanta Braves hosted their annual showcase, the ‘44 Classic’, which pays homage to legendary Brave and MLB Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
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 native of Sharon, Mass., Fishman is hoping to get called back to the club in Miami before entering free agency this winter // Photo Credit: Miami Marlins
August 31, 2022, 3:36 pm
Jake Fishman’s Improbable Rise to the Big Leagues
Fishman, who pitched for Team Israel during the Tokyo Games last summer, acknowledges that he was a bundle of emotions during the whirlwind experience.
By David Ostrowsky
Scott Effross, a proud representative of Northeast Ohio’s Jewish community, has carved out a big league career as a relief pitcher — and, more recently, MLB labor rep — for the Chicago Cubs.
June 16, 2022, 2:42 pm
Pitcher Scott Effross Goes to Bat for Players Association
The former Indiana University political science major embraced his opportunity as Chicago’s alternate team representative.
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
Ken and Jeannette Flores-Katz were selected to throw the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series.
November 1, 2021, 7:07 am
World Series Game 3 First Pitch by Local Jewish Couple
Ken and Jeannette Flores-Katz, owners of La Bodega Atl, teamed up with Mastercard to throw out the ceremonial pitch.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Hall of Famer Hank Aaron of Atlanta honored by MLB.
July 29, 2021, 5:03 pm
All-Star Honors Hank Aaron
After leaving Atlanta, MLB honored the late Hall of Famer.
By Compiled by AJT staff
The suit asks MLB to “transfer the 2021 All-Star Game back to Truist Park.
June 3, 2021, 3:48 pm
MLB Sued Over All-Star Game
Small business group seeks $100 million for local businesses, $1 billion for “cruelty and hostility,” and return of the all-star game to Cobb County.
By Dave Schechter
Getty Images . David Levy is former president of Turner Broadcasting.
April 14, 2021, 2:30 pm
David Levy Now Chairman of Genius Sports Group
Former Turner Broadcasting president is a respected figure in the global sports industry.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Photo by Yael Nehushtai // Selig spoke July 11 at the Marcus JCC as part of it’s A Page From the Book Festival. He is pictured here, center, with Book Festival Co-Chairs Susie Hyman, left, and Deena Profis.
July 17, 2019, 1:37 pm
At 85, Selig Reflects on Baseball Legacy
Bud Selig's new book, “For the Good of the Game,” was published July 9. He appeared at A Page From the Book Festival July 11 at the Marcus JCC.
By Bob Bahr
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