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Study reveals science behind baseball's 'Magic Mud'

Sandy Koufax pitches during Game 7 of the 1965 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins, Oct. 14, 1965, at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.

Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 Mark Vientos, left, celebrates his game-winning two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds with teammate Harrison Bader, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York City.

Mark Vientos has become a Mets postseason icon. His botched Hebrew tattoo may have an encore.

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 Ryan Lavernway

25 ViZionaries: Ryan Lavernway - No.18

 Chaim Bloom speaks at a St. Louis Cardinals press conference, Sept. 30, 2024.

Jewish MLB executive Chaim Bloom to lead St. Louis Cardinals beginning in 2026

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 EVE ROSENBAUM has spent her entire career in sports -– with the NFL and mostly in Major League Baseball, where she is currently assistant GM with the Baltimore Orioles.

From fan to front office: Eve Rosenbaum’s rise as a Jewish female baseball pioneer

By HOWARD BLAS
 Joc Pederson during a Spring Training game against the Colorado Rockies, March 13, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

For the third time ever, MLB game featured a Jewish pitcher, catcher and batter at the same moment

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 A SCENE from ‘Israel Swings for Gold.’

‘Israel Swings for Gold,’ a tale of Israeli Olympic baseball, is available to stream

 Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger are playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.

The Jewish Sport Report: Garrett Stubbs on playing for Team Israel and hopes to visit the country

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 Levi Sterling, left, and Ryan Prager were selected 37th and 81st overall, respectively, in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Meet the 6 Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
Levi Sterling, a 17-year-old pitcher and shortstop out of Notre Dame High School in California, was selected 37th by the Pittsburgh Pirates in this week’s MLB Draft.

Levi Sterling first Jewish ballplayer to be picked, by Pirates, in ’24 MLB Draft

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Garrett Stubbs during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, June 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Philadelphia Phillies's Garrett Stubbs embraces his role as Jewish ballplayer

By JON MARKS/JTA
 Jacob Steinmetz was promoted to the Arizona Diamondbacks' High-A affiliate, the Hillsboro Hops, on June 18.

Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz stays focused on the game

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 One of Israel baseball swag on display at film premiere and one of filmmaker Daniel A. Miller and Team Israel's Nate Fish

Team Israel baseball debuts film: 'Israel Swings for Gold'

By HOWARD BLAS
 Apr 10, 2023; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn talks with with assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.

The Jewish Sport Report: The NHL gets its first Jewish head coach in 32 years

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
Kevin Pillar celebrating in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees, May 28, 2024, in Anaheim, CA.

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys his place as a Jewish baseball star

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
Photo Caption: MLB star Kevin Youkilis honored for his advocacy in standing up against antisemitism with (from left to right) Shira Ruderman, Executive director of Ruderman Family Foundation; Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation; and Sharon Shapiro, Community Liaison and Trustee

Red Sox legend Kevin Youkilis honored for standing up against antisemitism

 BASEBALL GLOVE designer Jake Hale (right) has been working with Cincinnati Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman (left) and other Israeli athletes to create unique Israel-themed mitts (inset) in the aftermath of October 7 and the ensuing war.

Solidarity with Israel fits Alon Leichman like a glove

By HOWARD BLAS