NEW YORK -- Nearly all fans of baseball history have heard of Hank Greenberg. Most have heard of Al Rosen. But fewer have heard of Cal Abrams, and hardly any, it’s safe to say, have heard of Lou Limmer. All four are members of a compelling team -- the...
NEW YORK -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun won his appeal of his earlier positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. The decision, announced on Thursday, means that Braun -- the reigning National League most valuable player and the first...
Reigning National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Braun reportedly failed a drug test for banned substances taken during the 2011 playoffs (See p. 7A). It looks bad for the Hebrew Hammer - despite his protestations of innocence, 13 players have appealed...
By Lew Prince
Special to the Jewish Light
• July 27, 2011
“I feel so close to the big leagues.” That’s David Kopp, a right-handed pitcher for the Springfield Cardinals. To be more precise, Kopp is a Jewish right-handed pitcher for the Springfield Cardinals. He’s one of three Jewish prospects on the...
I’m so glad I get to throw out the first pitch for our special Newmark Pages on Judaism and Baseball. Baseball has transcended fandom in my life; call it a borderline addiction. I recently traveled with my older son Aaron to Kansas City, visiting...
