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‘It’s my heritage’: American Jews — and allies — turn out to support Israel at the World Baseball Classic

We spoke to fans who traveled from New York and California to watch Team Israel play in Miami.

Orthodox pitcher Jacob Steinmetz strikes out 3 Big Leaguers in breakout World Baseball Classic performance

Steinmetz’s performance was a bright spot in Team Israel’s loss to the Dominican Republic.

Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

A respected manager, personal pride and Jewish geography created a roster and coaching staff laden with MLB talent.

Teens pose with the Israeli and Dominican flags

Israeli and Dominican teams host a ceremony to promote friendship at the World Baseball Classic

Team Israel loses 10-0 to Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic’s first-ever ‘perfect’ game

BBC briefly suspends prominent sportscaster who likened British immigration policy to the Holocaust

Team Israel beats Nicaragua 3-1 after thrilling comeback in World Baseball Classic opener

The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish Maryland star Abby Meyers is ready to take on the NCAA tournament

Jewish star guard Abby Meyers leads University of Maryland to No. 2 spot in the NCAA tournament

Team Israel loses 11-5 to Miami Marlins in pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition game

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