Stadium Custom Cleats, a company owned by Alex Katz, a pitcher for Israel at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, is livening up the shoes worn at the World Baseball Classic

As the Jewish state gears up to start the series in Miami on March 12, we outline how the tournament works, who's on the Israeli team, who Israel is set to play, and what to expect

Ex-catcher, third baseman will work under fellow Jewish all-star Ian Kinsler for 2023 tournament; Christian Zionist Jerry Narron will also rejoin the team as a coach

Alon Leichman is the first athlete born in Israel to make it to the major leagues, but even after years working his way up in the US, he hasn't forgotten where he comes from

Harrison Bader cites desire to remain healthy after injury-plagued 2022 season but does not rule out possibility of playing for Israel in the future

A devout US group including Cesar Hernandez and Jeimer Candelario tour the land where Jesus once walked, say they will advocate for Israel in Latin America and in world of baseball

Fully half of team could be made up of top athletes from professional baseball, a development that could position it to far exceed its record in past international competitions

Power-hitting Giants outfielder, whose mother is Jewish, returning to squad after playing for 2013 team, will help with player development

The World Baseball Classic is the only international baseball tournament outside of Olympic competition; Kinsler says he wants to raise the sport’s profile in Israel

After a strong 2021 Olympic showing, a new regulation field is nearly done and 4 youth teams will play in Europe this summer - but there's still a struggle to find homegrown talent