As the World Baseball Classic approaches, anticipation for the tournament intensifies, particularly following last week’s ...

(JTA) — The love affair between Jews and baseball stretches back decades. But it hasn’t always extended to the Jewish state. The Israel Baseball League, launched in 2007, folded after only one season.

Suited up in blue and white will be San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader, the highest-profile addition to the roster, as well as Tommy Kahnle and Matt Bowman, MLB veterans who previously had ...