To understand why Jews love the New York Mets so much requires a Talmudic understanding of New York City history, sports history and Jewish psychology. It’s also about the DNA of baseball and Brooklyn in the 1950s; being called “amazin’” when you’re actually the worst team around, and disappointing fans so often that reveling in your losses becomes a badge of honor.
Read MoreIt's baseball playoff time, and six remaining teams look to make it to baseball's proverbial promised land. Here's why some of their fans have such a special — even spiritual — connection to the teams.
Read MoreMookie Wilson’s ground ball that went through first baseman Bill Buckner’s legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series has been called lots of things. Just don’t call one of the biggest plays in baseball history divine intervention if you’re around Wilson. These days, Wilson, who has been an ordained Baptist minister since 2014, continues to serve as a role model.
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