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World Baseball Classic

Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer and Garrett Stubbs
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Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces its World Baseball Classic lineup

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

(JTA) — A pitcher for the Minnesota Twins whose father-in-law is an Israeli-American pharmaceutical executive and political activist is one of the new additions to Team Israel ahead of next […]

Zack Gelof in A's green. (Photo/Twitter)
Posted inSports

Meet Zack Gelof, a Jewish ballplayer inspiring high hopes in the A’s organization

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher March 28, 2023March 30, 2023
Dean Kremer pitches against Nicaragua in Israel's first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Team Israel)
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Three Bay Area Jews, including Giants’ Joc, step up to the plate for Team Israel at World Baseball Classic 

Michael Gutnick by Michael Gutnick March 17, 2023
Team Israel player Noah Mendlinger with Venezeula star Ronald Acuña Jr. (Photo/JTA-MLB Photos)
Posted inSports

Team Israel exits World Baseball Classic with 5-1 loss to Venezuela

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 15, 2023
Jacob Steinmetz pitched for Team Israel against the Dominican Republic, March 14, 2023, in Miami. (Photo/JTA-Dan Passner)
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Orthodox pitcher Jacob Steinmetz strikes out 3 Big Leaguers in breakout World Baseball Classic performance

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 15, 2023
Brandon Gold pitches during the second inning against Puerto Rico at loanDepot park in Miami, March 13, 2023 (Photo/JTA-Eric Espada-Getty Images)
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Team Israel loses 10-0 to Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic’s first-ever ‘perfect’ game

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
Dean Kremer pitches against Nicaragua in Israel's first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, March 12, 2023, in Miami. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Team Israel)
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Team Israel beats Nicaragua 3-1 after thrilling comeback in World Baseball Classic opener

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
Ty Kelly bats during Israel's exhibition game against the Miami Marlins, March 8, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Emma Sharon-MLB)
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Team Israel loses 11-5 to Miami Marlins in pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition game

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
Cody Decker playing for Team Israel in a 2016 World Baseball Classic qualifier game at MCU Park in Brooklyn, Sept. 23, 2016. (Photo/JTA-Alex Trautwig-MLB via Getty Images)
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With Joc’s help, Team Israel will boast current MLBers on its World Baseball Classic roster

by Hillel Kutler and JTA October 17, 2022October 17, 2022
pederson on the field in a Giants uniform
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Giants slugger Joc Pederson joins Team Israel for 2023 World Baseball Classic

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

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