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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
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
On June 18, University of North Carolina and Philadelphia Warriors basketball legend Lennie Rosenbluth passed away at the age of 89.
July 13, 2022, 10:22 am
Basketball Legend Lennie Rosenbluth Dies at 89
Before Sandy Koufax emerged on the scene, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency referred to the hoops star as arguably the “preeminent Jewish athlete in the United States.”
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
Hank Greenberg’s decision not to play baseball on Yom Kippur in 1934 continues to inspire.
September 3, 2021, 11:49 am
Baseball Legend Was A High Holy Days Hero
His decision to observe the High Holy Days during the 1934 American League playoffs still has a profound effect on Jewish Americans.
By Bob Bahr
July 28, 2021, 5:33 pm
Orthodox Players Believed First Drafted by MLB
Arizona Diamondbacks drafted 17-year-old Jacob Steinmetz and Washington Nationals picked 18-year-old Elie Kligman.
By Nathan Posner
Perhaps ironically, many victims of Jewish financier Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme were, themselves, Jewish
April 27, 2021, 5:24 pm
Madoff Not Mourned by Many
The architect of the multi-billion-dollar fraud damaged institutions and individuals, as well as the Jewish image.
By Dave Schechter
Max Fried pitches for the Braves on Aug. 8, 2017, against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo courtesy Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves)
August 25, 2017, 2:08 pm
Max Fried’s Birthright From Israel to SunTrust Park
The Braves sent the Jewish left-handed pitcher down to Gwinnett, but he's expected back up in September.
By David R. Cohen
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