(9:57am) Here’s video of Cincinnati’s Jason Marquis discussing Friday’s start * * * (9:52am) Jew vs. Jew: L.A.’s Joc Pederson went 2/2 with a stolen base Friday and singled off Jason Marquis * * * (9:48am) Jason Marquis is 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA, 7 strikeouts and 2 walks over 9 innings in Spring Training *…
It was 2 doubles in 2 at-bats for Pittsburgh’s Ike Davis in a 9-1 win over the Braves on Thursday (9/26/2014) *** First teammate to congratulate Kevin Pillar after his HR Thursday? Danny Valencia, who’d singled and scored earlier (9/26/2014) *** Until Kevin Pillar homered off him Thursday, Fernando Rodney was one of only four A.L. relievers who’d…
By Scott Barancik, Editor The latest athlete to join the ranks of Jewish ballplayers is a 6-foot-4-inch first baseman with prodigious power and a promising future with the Toronto Blue Jays. California native Rowdy Tellez, 21, turned down a roster spot at USC in 2013 when the Blue Jays offered him an $850,000 signing bonus out…
By Scott Barancik, editor Ryan Braun is one shot away from becoming the third Jewish player to amass 250 career HRs, joining legends Hank Greenberg (331) and Shawn Green (328). Eighteen other active Major Leaguers already have 250-plus HRs. But when Braun joins their elite club, he will stand out in two ways. Rk Player HR Age…
By Scott Barancik, Editor When Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson hit home runs #8 and #9 against the Brewers last night, it wasn’t just the first multi-dinger night of his young career. The two jacks also marked a remarkable run of power: all seven of Pederson’s hits since the 6th inning of an April 27 game have been home…
How a Jewish roommate at U. of Florida led 6’9″ power forward Alex Tyrus to convert to Judaism, play ball in Israel (9/23/2014) *** Maxx Tissenbaum is one of 4 Rays prospects who will play in Australia for the Brisbane Bandits this Fall (9/23/2014) *** In limited play — 30 ABs in 15 games —…
