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Zack Gelof at bat during one of his first games for the Oakland A's. (Photo/Courtesy Oakland A's)
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Zack Gelof is realizing a ‘lifelong dream’ as a second baseman for the Oakland A’s

Gabe Fisher by Gabe Fisher July 19, 2023July 19, 2023
Zack Gelof in A's green. (Photo/Twitter)
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Oakland A’s call up Zack Gelof, 18th Jewish MLB player this season

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis July 14, 2023July 17, 2023
Joc Pederson in his new pearls with Star of David, a birthday gift from Team Israel. (Photo/Twitter via @ILBaseball)
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Team Israel says happy birthday to Giants slugger Joc Pederson — with a pearl necklace

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene April 28, 2023April 28, 2023
Palo Alto-born Joc Pederson batting for the San Francisco Giants in 2022. (Photo/JTA-Jim McIsaac-Getty Images)
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All the Jewish MLB players to watch in 2023

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis and JTA March 30, 2023
Zack Gelof in A's green. (Photo/Twitter)
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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)
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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

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