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Former Braves center fielder Andruw Jones, pictured above saluting fans during last summer’s MLB All-Star Game, will be the franchise’s latest Hall of Famer when he is inducted in Cooperstown this July // Credit: Atlanta Braves social media
January 28, 2026, 10:22 am
Braves Legend Jones Elected to Hall of Fame
Fan favorite Andruw Jones received 78.4 percent of the vote, appearing on the ballot for a ninth time.
By David Ostrowsky
Though the Braves may be in the midst of an underwhelming season, the hometown team was still well-represented at this year’s All-Star Game with a three-player contingent, including first baseman Matt Olson // Photo Credit: MLB Photos via Getty Images 
July 30, 2025, 10:39 am
Fried, Bregman Unable to Play in All-Star Game
The pair of Jewish all-stars were either nursing injuries or resting that prevented them from participating in the Midsummer Classic.
By David Ostrowsky
On the perfect mid-summer evening of July 14, baseball fans worldwide enjoyed one of the game’s true ballpark gems -- Truist Park -- during the 95th MLB All-Star Game // Photo Credit: MLB Photos via Getty Images
July 30, 2025, 10:38 am
Truist Park, Battery Host All-Star Weekend
The Braves’ home ballpark and surrounding Battery welcomed baseball fans from around the country and globe.
By David Ostrowsky
After hosting many postseason games in its short history, Truist Park will serve as the backdrop to Major League Baseball’s crown jewel event, the All-Star Game, on Tuesday, July 15. 
June 25, 2025, 10:21 am
Braves Prep Truist Park to Host All-Star Weekend
The Atlanta Braves will play host to this year’s Midsummer Classic.
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
Always reliable: house made hummus alongside a traditional falafel wrap at the Great Greek.
January 10, 2024, 3:20 pm
Fast Food Market Entry is All Greek
Atlanta’s first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill franchise opened last fall, just a stone’s throw from Cumberland Mall in a strip shopping center with easy parking.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
While he has a strong quantitative reasoning bent, new Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow also has a wealth of experience as a former big-league pitcher // Photo Credit: Boston Red Sox
November 29, 2023, 10:08 am
Jewish Pitcher Named New Red Sox Executive
The veteran relief pitcher will look to lead Boston back to glory.
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
BlackFire Signs did this vehicle wrap for Muchacho restaurant in Inman Park.
June 14, 2023, 4:07 pm
Joel ‘Covers’ Atlanta in Signs and Vehicles
Darren Joel, a CPA and entrepreneur, enjoys making Atlanta more colorful with his BlackFire Signs operation.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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
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
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
Lindsay Lewis, Samantha Weidenbaum, Mark Kopkin, Caryn Berzack.
April 20, 2022, 2:06 pm
JNF’s Breakfast at the Ballpark in Support of Israel
This year’s theme was “Breakfast at the Ballpark” and was hosted at Truist Park.
By Beth Gluck
The Jewish National Fund-USA’s 18th Annual Jack Hirsch Memorial Breakfast will take place at Truist Park on March 1. The annual breakfast, which celebrates Israel and its citizens, was last held in Atlanta in December 2019.
February 24, 2022, 4:41 pm
JNF’s Jack Hirsch Breakfast at Truist Park
The JNF-USA's 18th Annual Jack Hirsch Memorial Breakfast will take place at Truist Park on March 1, featuring Jewish baseball icons Ron Blomberg, Art Shamsky and Abe Schear.
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
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