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This predominant narrative surrounding this year’s Fall Classic may be Canada’s team (Blue Jays) going up against a team with a prominent Japanese presence (Dodgers), but the Series also has quite a few Jewish angles // Photo Credit: Toronto Blue Jays social media
October 29, 2025, 10:36 am
World Series Matchup Features Jewish Storylines
Three executives for the Dodgers and one for the Blue Jays are Jewish.
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
Even though he’s been in MLB since 2014 and struggled mightily at the beginning of this season, Joc Pederson is a dangerous bat, especially off the bench against righties // Photo Credit: Texas Rangers social media
August 27, 2025, 10:28 am
Pederson & Tellez Look for Rangers Postseason Run
The pair of Jewish veterans are seeking one last shot at a World Series title.
By David Ostrowsky
With a surname evoking memories of the great Jewish slugger Hank Greenberg, second-year general manager Jeff Greenberg has the Detroit Tigers positioned well atop the AL Central standings. 
June 25, 2025, 11:20 am
Tigers GM Greenberg at the Top of His Game
The Detroit front office executive has helped the Tigers sit atop of the AL Central Division.
By David Ostrowsky
Holly Firfer
March 12, 2025, 11:06 am
The Lowdown: Holly Firfer
I Bet You Didn't Know ... Holly once hung out with polar bears in the Canadian Arctic.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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
With team president Stan Kasten looking on behind him, LA Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, celebrates the team’s second World Series title this decade // Photo Credit: LA Dodgers social media
November 13, 2024, 12:41 pm
Kasten, Friedman Celebrate Dodgers’ Championship
The pair of Jewish executives helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series title this season.
By David Ostrowsky
Two years after making postseason headlines for the New York Yankees, Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader, who has worn a Star of David on his belt all season, cracked the New York Mets’ playoff roster // Photo Credit: New York Mets
October 16, 2024, 11:15 am
Bader Looks to Lead Mets to World Series Title
The veteran Jewish outfielder has his sights set on winning a championship for the New York Mets.
By David Ostrowsky
In Max Fried's last home start, against Detroit on June 17, the ace continued his recent run of dominant pitching at Truist Park by punching out seven and only yielding a single run // Photo Credit: Kevin Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images
June 26, 2024, 10:33 am
Fried Enters Cy Young Award Conversation
The Brave’s ace southpaw has been one of the toughest pitchers in all of baseball for the past two months.
By David Ostrowsky
Ken Holtzman, the all-time winningest Jewish pitcher who the Chicago Cubs refer to as one of their greatest lefties ever, passed away last month at the age of 78 // Photo Credit: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Social Media
May 15, 2024, 10:10 am
MLB Mourns Passing of Ken Holtzman
Holtzman was Major League Baseball’s all-time winningest Jewish pitcher and recorded two no-hitters.
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
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
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