After defeat by MLB prospects and released players, Ken Hultz's squad will face lowest-ranking team from other group, must win that game to remain in contention

After coming up short in a nail-biter of a game with extra innings, Israel will face the US team on Friday

Shlomo Lipetz is living the dream twice over with one foot in professional sports and one in showbusiness - with celebrities from both fields in his fan club

Kazumasa Kibe brought decades of experience with him when he moved to the Jewish state, then a bush-league underdog. Now, with his help, the team has become a global contender

Yeshiva student Ezra Schwartz was killed in a 2015 West Bank shooting; father says the Ra'anana field celebrates son's life and will hopefully bring joy to a new generation of kids

Squad defeats Italy 8-2; a win in its next two outings will likely secure berth in 2020 Tokyo Games

Winner of the tournament, which runs through Sunday, goes to Tokyo; Peter Kurz, team president and general manager, tells TOI hopes are high, as team makes a flying start

Israel loses bronze medal game to Spain but still ensures its in running to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

National team finishes second in its pool at European Baseball Championship after beating Czech Republic, Sweden, Germany and the UK