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Today in Jewish baseball history

Bob Wechsler | January 5, 2026

1953 — Alfred Saunders is named an umpire in the Class C Pioneer League.

1981 — The New York Mets sign former Seattle Mariners pitcher Dave Roberts as a free agent. New York is the eighth and final stop in his 12-year major-league career as he goes 0-3 with a 9.39 ERA in seven games.

Recent transactions (2025)

Detroit Tigers signed RHP Scott Effross and assigned him to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.

Washington Nationals signed 1B Matt Mervis to a minor-league contract.

Toronto Blue Jays signed President and CEO Mark Shapiro to a five-year contract extension.

Colorado Rockies named Alon Leichman pitching coach.

Houston Astros named Ethan Katz pitching coach.

New York Yankees RHP Scott Effross elected free agency.

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