NBC Olympics3y
Former MLB All-Stars, top prospects highlight U.S. Olympic baseball roster
The U.S. will chase its second Olympic baseball gold medal in Tokyo beginning with an opening round matchup against Israel, July 30 at 6 a.m. ET.
NBC Olympics3y
Israeli Baseball Team Stays Alive With Offensive Explosion Against Mexico
Israel notched its first victory of the Tokyo Olympics baseball tournament Sunday in the opening game ... a two-run home run in the third inning — while designated hitter Nick Rickles drove in three ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency2y
Ian Kinsler switches from Team Israel star player to coach for 2023 World Baseball Classic
The former All-Star second baseman will manage Team Israel in the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic ... The Jewish 14-year MLB veteran played for Team Israel in the 2020 Olympics that were ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency2y
Joc Pederson to play for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Team Israel enjoyed a Cinderella run in the 2017 WBC, defeating several highly-ranked teams and putting the country’s baseball program on the map. The squad came up empty in the 2020 Olympics ...