By Scott Barancik, editor The roster of players set to represent Israel in the World Baseball Classic in South Korea this March is taking shape. Team Israel general manager Peter Kurz, whose squad of former Major League and current minor-league athletes guided Israel to a qualifying-round win in September, said Tuesday that 15 ballplayers had already committed to…
(9:20am) Sam Fuld, who was beaned in the jaw while beating out a ground ball Friday (March 20), might wear a shield for a while * * * (9:17am) Yom Holedet Sameach (Happy Birthday) to Oakland 1B Ike Davis, who turned 28 on Saturday (March 21) * * * (9:16am) In an interview, Oakland prospect…
By Scott Barancik, editor Dodgers CF Joc Pederson has been named to the National League All-Star team as a reserve. He is one of just two rookies picked for the Tuesday, July 14 game, the other being Cubs 3B Kris Bryant. He is the first Dodgers rookie to be named to the team since P…
By Scott Barancik, editor Matt Holliday’s misfortune has proved opportune for two Jewish ballplayers. Thanks to the Cardinals outfielder’s injury — sorry, Matt — Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson will replace him in the National League’s starting lineup at Tuesday’s All-Star Game (7/14/2015), and Brewers veteran Ryan Braun will replace Holliday as a reserve on the roster. It’s…
Joc Pederson‘s 9th-inning home run over the head of actor Will Ferrell clinched L.A.’s 1-0 win over San Diego on Thursday * * *
(8:49am) Three Jews have worn jersey #32 for the Dodgers: Goody Rosen, Cal Abrams and Sandy Koufax * * * (8:44am) The Dodgers have switched Joc Pederson‘s jersey number to 31. Prior owners of #31 include Mike Piazza * * * (8:35am) Jeremy Rathjen is one of 27 Dodgers prospects who participated in Gabe Kapler’s winter development…
