And then there was one

Brad Ausmus: last man standing

One in, one out, one on the edge

In, Out, ?

Youkilis, Ausmus in postseason action

Youkilis, Ausmus continue their 2009 seasons.

What’s wrong with this headline?

“There’s a new Jew in Dodger blue” states the headline to a story about 40-year-old Brad Ausmus, currently a backup catcher with Los Angeles. So, what, did he recently convert?

JML profile: Brad Ausmus

This story appears in the May 29 issue of The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. I spoke with Ausmus many years ago for an article in a Jewish publication and he seemed a bit reticent in discussing his religious upbringing — Christian father/Jewish mother — but it’s interesting to see how he’s changed his [...]

What’s cookin’ on the hot stove?

The Red Sox should re-invest in their former player, Gabe Kapler, according to Sean McAdam in The Boston Herald of Jan. 6. The Sox still have a need for a right-handed-hitting outfielder, however. Gabe Kapler, Act 3, remains an option, and the club hasn’t ruled out Rocco Baldelli, who continues to get more information about [...]

The best things in life are free (agents)

More than 160 major leaguers have filed for free agency including such big names as Curt Schilling, Ken Griffey, Jr., Mark Teixiera, Pedro Martinez, Nomar Garciapparra and more. The only two Jewish players on the list are outfielder Gabe Kapler, who provided veteran leadership as a bench player for the Milwaukee Brewers, and catcher Brad [...]