In a historic first, Israel’s national baseball team qualified for a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The team defeated South Africa on Sunday at the Europe/Africa Qualifier tournament in Italy.

Israel’s national baseball team poses while at the European Championships, September 19, 2021. (Israel Association of Baseball/courtesy) Who is playing this year, and how did they qualify?

While Israel’s Olympic and WBC teams have recruited prominent American players like All-Star outfielder Joc Pederson, Israel’s national team competes in and occasionally hosts smaller ...

The Israeli national baseball team was the darling of the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Israel won its first four games at that tournament, with three notable upsets, and advanced to the second round.

Israel’s national baseball team won a silver at the European Championships on September 19 after losing the final to the Netherlands. (photo credit: ISRAEL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION) ...

The Washington Nationals lost, 9-0, to Israel in a pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition game Thursday night. Washington played its past three first-round selections and two players acquired in ...

Cavalli gave up one run on three hits and a walk over three innings while striking out six during Thursday's exhibition against Team Israel.. The young right-hander was making his first start of ...

Ian Kinsler, Israel’s manager and a retired four-time MLB All-Star, is feeling good about his team’s chances. He played for Israel in the 2020 Olympics, and won the WBC with Team USA in 2017.

Israel Baseball Americas will offer baseball programs for American Jewish youth in an effort to strengthen Israel’s national team. (JTA) — The love affair between Jews and baseball stretches ...

Members of Team Israel react with dismay as a player from the Dominican Republic hits a game-winning single to knock Israel’s baseball team out of competition in the Tokyo Olympics, Aug. 3, 2021 ...

The Israel Baseball League, launched in 2007, folded after only one season. The country’s national team, which often features a large contingent of American Jewish players, has had a mixed record at ...