JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — The Jewish Press of Tampa published an article this week about Jewish Baseball News. Click here to see it.
Warning: geeky photo included. Shield your eyes.
— Scott Barancik
# # #
Similar Posts
Kapler joins hobbled-Jews list
ByscottJEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Tampa Bay Rays RF Gabe Kapler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday (8/16/2010), his second such visit this season. There is some speculation that Kapler was ‘listed’ not so much because of a twisted ankle but to make room on the roster for 1B Carlos Pena, who was returning…
Commentary: Woman who pitched MLB batting practice is a Member of the Tribe in every sense
ByscottJEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — If you follow baseball news closely, you probably read this week about the woman who made history by pitching batting practice to an MLB team, the Cleveland Indians (see video). Ohio native Justine Siegal isn’t just a fan of the Tribe, though. She’s a Member of the Tribe, too. In an…
Israel’s revenge: Greenberg helps Baltimore trounce Spain
ByscottGoing shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ———————————————————————— By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Adam Greenberg made the most of his appearance in Wednesday’s (3/6/2013) exhibition game between the Baltimore Orioles and Spain. Inserted in center field in the 6th inning, the 32-year-old walked on four pitches, scored a run, and stroked an RBI single on…
Price drop! Jewish Baseball Card Book now yours for $18
ByscottBy Scott Barancik, Editor The Jewish Baseball Card Book, a hardcover history of trading cards covering the 169 Jews who played Major League ball between 1871 and 2016, is now available for just $18. The coffee-table book initially cost $49.95. You can purchase single copies on Amazon. But the $18 offer expires March 27. And…
Good news Monday (9/3/2012)
ByscottBy Scott Barancik and Zev Ben Avigdor/Jewish Baseball News Your weekly source of pride-inducing updates: Ryan Braun hit his 37th HR on Sunday (9/2/2012), tying a career high. Thanks to the 3-run blast, he needs only 5 more RBIs to pierce the 100-RBI mark for the 5th straight season. So far, the only player to…
Ryan Braun ends HR drought with a doozy
ByscottJEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Call it the Jewish Baseball News curse. Last month, we reported that Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun was leading the National League with 12 HRs and dared to speculate whether he might become the first Jewish home-run king since Cleveland Indians 3B Al Rosen in 1953. Braun, 27, didn’t hit another…