(JTA) — Many fans were despairing as Team Israel trailed Puerto Rico 6-0 in the World Baseball Classic last week, but the team’s Twitter account had a different message. “We will never give up,” the account tweeted. “After all, Moses was...

(JTA) — Veteran catcher Ryan Lavarnway announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday, ending a journeyman career that featured 10 seasons in the MLB and multiple appearances with Team Israel. “I have played on eight big league teams and worn...

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader, whose father is Jewish and who has a Gold Glove on his resume, has committed to join Team Israel for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, according to team manager and former Mizzou Tiger, Ian Kinsler. “By...