world baseball classic

Jewish ex-major leaguer trying to get back to baseball’s big show

Nate Freiman, who also played for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, is cheerfully chasing dreams of playing for the Red Sox at Fenway.

For ex-baseball players, Israel a place to learn and teach

About a dozen American college players in an internship program will bring their know-how to help the game grow while experiencing the Jewish state.

Meet the Baptist baseball lifer who will coach Israel’s team

Visiting Israel the past few winters to see his daughter and her family led to an unexpected job for Jerry Narron: a coaching position for Israel’s team in the next World Baseball Classic.

Sports

For Astros’ Josh Zeid, road to ‘The Show’ has been an excellent adventure

United States

Braun’s back, Kinsler’s in Detroit and other Jewish Major Leaguers

Sports

On way to Tigers post, Ausmus earned his managing stripes in Israel

Sports

Tigers pick Brad Ausmus, Israel’s manager in WBC bid, as new skipper

United States

Art Shamsky to represent Israel baseball at Classic

Culture

Youkilis says he will play for Israel at World Baseball Classic

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