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Mar 4, 2026, 7:28 AM

The Zionist’s Guide to the World Baseball Classic

There is a notion stretching back to the ancient Greeks of the "Olympic Truce." While the Olympic Games were proceeding, ongoing wars would pause. Further, parties seeking war would wait until the Games were over to commence hostilities. Based on...

Mar 4, 2026, 7:27 AM

World Baseball Classic Lineup Rundown

Roster Let's start with the Israelis: Assaf Lowengart (OF) Assaf Lowengart was born in Timorim, Israel, and grew up playing baseball on Kibbutz Gezer. After completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), he moved to the United States to continue...

Mar 3, 2026, 7:24 AM

How does World Baseball Classic Eligibility Work?

Many fans ask: How are players eligible for Team Israel if they weren’t born in Israel or don’t currently hold Israeli passports? On Team Israel in 2026, several players qualify under Israel’s Law of Return through their family connections: Matt Bowman...

Jul 11, 2023, 6:23 PM

Stepping Up to the Plate

Be An All-Star Stepping Up to the Plate: Rallying Support for Loved Ones Battling Depression Introduction "Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd!" Ah, how these lyrics stir memories of cheering crowds, buzzing excitement, and a shared spirit...

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Mar 14, 2023, 9:55 PM

Of All the Perfect Games

History was made last night at the World Baseball Classic for Team Israel – and for me too. I have been going to baseball games for 61 years, and it has been a blessing. I have seen just about everything. Well,...

Mar 6, 2023, 9:16 AM

Zionist’s Guide to the World Baseball Classic–Pool D

In nearly every World Cup, there is usually one qualifying round group known affectionately as the "grupo de la muerte" or "Group of Death." This group is the one with the toughest, most evenly-matched competition wherein at least one very...

Mar 5, 2023, 7:21 AM

Zionist’s Guide to the World Baseball Classic – Pool C

And so we arrive in Phoeniz, Arizona, the home of Pool C of the WBC. Competition will begin on Saturday, 11 March, and will feature squads from the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, and Great Britain. The big boys here--both in...

Mar 3, 2023, 1:09 PM

Zionist’s Guide to the World Baseball Classic–Pool B

Pool B of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) will take place in Tokyo. In addition to host Japan, teams from South Korea, Australia, China, and the Czech Republic will compete for the chance to advance to the quarterfinals. The Zionist's...

Mar 2, 2023, 9:41 AM

Zionist’s Guide to the World Baseball Classic – Pool A

Before launching into a discussion of which countries should be cheered for and against in Pool A, the Zionist's Guide to the World Baseball Classic (ZGWBC) is compelled to digress to point out the difference between the present task...

Feb 27, 2023, 5:14 AM

The Zionist’s Guide to The World Baseball Classic

The Zionist's Guide is back. We have moved on from the World Cup and arrived at the World Baseball Classic ("WBC"). In doing so, we have traded in our yellow cards and our flopping for some chewing tobacco and...

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