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Chicago Cubs' Matt Mervis celebrates his two-run home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill with third base coach Willie Harris during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Chicago. (AP/Charles Rex Arbogast)
June 15, 2023, 6:19 am
Cubs slugger Mervis hawks Hebrew merch to boost baseball in Israel
Slumping first baseman with a grandma from Givatayim puts M*A*S*H* nickname into Hebrew letters on shirts and caps to raise money for fields in Israel
By Gabe Friedman
Avi Miller, right, ran Israel Baseball's Twitter account during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. (Left: Screenshot from Twitter, Right: Courtesy/via JTA)
March 23, 2023, 5:12 am
Israel struck out at World Baseball Classic, but team’s Twitter account was a hit
Marketing maven Avi Miller entertained fans with charming tweets such as ‘We will never give up. After all, Moses was once a basket case’
By jacob gurvis
Baseball players from the David Posnack Jewish Day School pose with local Dominican teens at a ceremony March 14, 2023, in Miami. (Jacob Gurvis/ JTA)
March 17, 2023, 3:23 am
Israeli, Dominican teams gather to promote friendship at World Baseball Classic
Hours before a humiliating 10-0 loss, Israel hosts the DR for a ceremony celebrating the countries’ shared history and highlighting their fight against bigotry and antisemitism
By jacob gurvis
Stu Moss, left, and David Bogatz at Team Israel's game against Puerto Rico, Monday, March 13, 2022, at the World Baseball Classic in Miami. (Jacob Gurvis/ JTA)
March 16, 2023, 2:19 am
US Jews — and allies — turn out to support Israel at the World Baseball Classic
While brought to the Miami tournament by love of the game, supporters of the Jewish state agree – their love for the Israeli team is about more than just baseball
By jacob gurvis
Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger are playing for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami. (Courtesy/ via JTA)
March 16, 2023, 2:19 am
How Israel built its most talented roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Though it’s faced some of its toughest challengers to date, Team Israel brought an unprecedented number of top MLB athletes – and here’s how it happened
By jacob gurvis
Israel left fielder Spencer Horowitz is unable to catch a ball hit by Dominican Republic's Juan Soto for a double during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Miami. (AP/Wilfredo Lee)
March 15, 2023, 6:13 am
Israel knocked out of World Baseball Classic with 10-0 loss to Dominican Republic
Team manages only 1 hit a day after coming out on the losing side of a historic perfect game, eliminating it from contention ahead of Wednesday match against undefeated Venezuela
By ToI Staff
Israel's Noah Mendlinger hits during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic game, March 12, 2023, in Miami, Florida. (AP/ Marta Lavandier)
March 12, 2023, 11:37 pm
Israel rallies to top Nicaragua in first game of 2023 World Baseball Classic
Team with high expectations after surprise 2017 performance comes from behind to win 3-1, as it looks ahead to tougher competition in opening round robin stage
By ToI Staff
Custom cleats are shown Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in New York. Many players in this year's World Baseball Classic—where Alex Katz is a pitcher on Israel's team, will be wearing custom-designed cleats produced by his company Stadium Custom Kicks. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
March 10, 2023, 5:41 pm
Stars of David, Mensch on a Bench feature on Team Israel’s custom cleats for WBC
Stadium Custom Cleats, a company owned by Alex Katz, a pitcher for Israel at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, is livening up the shoes worn at the World Baseball Classic
By Ronald Blum
From left to right: Dean Kremer, Richard Bleier, Ian Kinsler and Joc Pederson. (Photos from Getty Images via JTA; Design by Mollie Suss)
March 10, 2023, 5:38 am
Team Israel is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Here’s what to watch for
As the Jewish state gears up to start the series in Miami on March 12, we outline how the tournament works, who’s on the Israeli team, who Israel is set to play, and what to expect
By jacob gurvis
MLB's Brad Ausmus (L) and Kevin Youkilis. (Collage/AP)
December 30, 2022, 8:46 pm
Former MLB all-stars Ausmus, Youkilis to coach Team Israel in World Baseball Classic
Ex-catcher, third baseman will work under fellow Jewish all-star Ian Kinsler for 2023 tournament; Christian Zionist Jerry Narron will also rejoin the team as a coach
By jacob gurvis
Alon Leichman pitching for Team Israel in this undated photo. (Courtesy IAB)
December 25, 2022, 5:15 am
Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a Cincinnati Reds pitching coach
Alon Leichman is the first athlete born in Israel to make it to the major leagues, but even after years working his way up in the US, he hasn’t forgotten where he comes from
By Elli Wohlgelernter
New York Yankees Harrison Bader tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game 4 of an American League Championship baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
December 16, 2022, 10:35 pm
Ailing Yankees outfielder pulled from Team Israel’s World Baseball Classic roster
Harrison Bader cites desire to remain healthy after injury-plagued 2022 season but does not rule out possibility of playing for Israel in the future
By jacob gurvis
From left, Jeimer Candelario, Nelson Cruz and Cesar Hernandez pose for a photo at a baseball field in Ra'anana, Israel. (Nico Andre' Duran via JTA)
November 28, 2022, 2:50 am
Nelson Cruz, Hispanic MLB players visit Israel to promote Christian-Jewish relations
Devout US group including Cesar Hernandez, Jeimer Candelario tours land where Jesus once walked; visitors say they’ll advocate for Israel in Latin America and in world of baseball
By Hillel Kuttler
In this Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 photo, Danny Valencia throws a ball during Israel's national baseball team practice, in Tel Aviv (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
October 15, 2022, 4:57 am
In breakthrough, Team Israel to boast current MLBers on World Baseball Classic slate
Fully half of team could be made up of top athletes from professional baseball, a development that could position it to far exceed its record in past international competitions
By Hillel Kuttler
San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson collects himself between pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 17, 2022. (AP/Gene J. Puskar)
July 20, 2022, 4:40 am
All-star Joc Pederson to play for Israel in 2023 World Baseball Classic
Power-hitting Giants outfielder, whose mother is Jewish, returning to squad after playing for 2013 team, will help with player development
By jacob gurvis
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