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  • Joc Pederson, left, of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Ryan Sherriff of the Tampa Bay Rays: It could happen!
    Joc Pederson, left, of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Ryan Sherriff of the Tampa Bay Rays: It could happen!
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    The Jewish World Series

    Could the Rays and Dodgers have the first Jew vs. Jew pitcher-batter showdown in championship history?

    byChana Weinberg
  • Patrick Corbin and Howie Kendrick of the Washington Nationals celebrate with teammates after the final out of the tenth inning as the Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 in game five to win the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
    Patrick Corbin and Howie Kendrick of the Washington Nationals celebrate with teammates after the final out of the tenth inning as the Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 in game five to win the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
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    The Koufax Curse

    Jewish baseball stars for the Astros, Braves, and Dodgers all decide to play on Yom Kippur. They all lose.

    byArmin Rosen
  • Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 07, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida.
    Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 07, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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    Will Three Jewish Baseball Stars Play on Yom Kippur?

    Putting the Koufax Rule to the test

    byArmin Rosen
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    Alex Bregman Vs. Joc Pederson Home Run Derby Showdown

    Is the winner the greatest Jewish slugger of all time?

    byArmin Rosen
  • Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Sandy Koufax throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game seven of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
    Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Sandy Koufax throws out the ceremonial first pitch before game seven of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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    How a New Book about Baseball Cards Helped Me Understand My Own Obsession with Jewish Players

    I never really understood why my father cared which player was Jewish. Until, one day, I did.

    byPeter Ephross
  • Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares to bat in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2016.
    Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares to bat in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2016.
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    Root, Root, Root for the Dodgers

    Los Angeles outfielder Joc Pederson is ready to make his mark in Jewish baseball history as the Dodgers try to secure their first pennant since 1988

    byJesse Bernstein
  • Seven of the American League's 1937 All-Star players, from left to right Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg. All seven would be elected to the Hall of Fame. Image from July 7, 1937.
    Seven of the American League's 1937 All-Star players, from left to right Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg. All seven would be elected to the Hall of Fame. Image from July 7, 1937.
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    Great Jewish Moments in MLB All-Star Game History

    From Hank Greenberg to Steve Stone, here’s archival footage of some of baseball’s best Jewish players performing on the game’s most spectacular stage

    byJesse Bernstein
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    As in Life, in Baseball We Sometimes Strike Out

    Keep on swingin’

    byJonathan Zalman
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