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MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in Philadelphia, compares to 1960s racism

Jackson cited Anti-Defamation League (ADL) data recording 465 antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania over the course of 2024, including 189 in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Reggie Jackson looks on during the New York Yankees Old Timers' Day before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2026 in New York, New York.
Sep 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colton Gordon (36) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

A Jewish guide to the MLB offseason

Here’s a quick Jewish guide to the next month in the baseball world.

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DEAN KREMER took charge on the mound, while Noah Mendlinger powered the offense in Israel’s 5-0 victory over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic result that clinched the blue-and-white’s berth in the 2029 tournament.

Israel blanks Nicaragua behind dominant pitching for key World Baseball Classic win

Dean Kremer took charge on the mound, while Noah Mendlinger powered the offense in Israel’s 5-0 victory over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic result that clinched Israel's 2029 WBC position.

|ByDANNY GROSSMAN
Team Israel's veteran MLB pitcher Robert Stock dominated Marlins hitters with a 97 MPH fastball.

Team Israel sharp in tune-up wins as Ausmus eyes WBC statement in Miami

Symbolically, a Zoom interview conducted from Israel to Ausmus in Florida was briefly interrupted by Iranian missile attacks, underscoring the gravity of the moment.

|ByDANNY GROSSMAN

Giants' Jewish manager Kapler becomes first coach to kneel during anthem

According to multiple media reports, other Giants who took a knee were outfielders Austin Slater, Jaylin Davis and Mike Yastrzemski as well as first base coach Antoan Richardson.

JULY 21, 2020ByREUTERS, MARC BRODSKY/JTA
San Francisco, California, United States; San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler (19) walks to the bullpen during a Spring Training workout at Oracle Park.

Jewish ex-baseball player offers to teach athletes about antisemitism

Kevin Youkilis has long been famous for his Jewish heritage.

JULY 9, 2020ByAARON REICH
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis fields a ground ball during their MLB Grapefruit League baseball game in Dunedin

MLB closes all spring sites as COVID-19 spreads - reports

The Blue Jays shut their training site in nearby Dunedin, Fla., after a player exhibited symptoms of COVID-19, multiple media outlets reported.

JUNE 20, 2020ByREUTERS