Baseball great A-Rod floats idea of Major League series in Israel August 1, 2019 Alex Rodriguez and fiancee Jennifer Lopez arrive at the Oscars.(AP/Charles Sykes/Invision)(AP/Charles Sykes/Invision)Baseball great A-Rod floats idea of Major League series in Israel Tweet WhatsApp Email https://worldisraelnews.com/baseball-great-a-rod-floats-idea-of-major-league-series-in-israel/ Email Print Alex Rodriguez suggested Israel as a possible site for a future MLB series.By World Israel News StaffNew York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez, in Israel with his fiancee Jennifer Lopez, who is performing a concert on Thursday night in Tel Aviv, tweeted on Wednesday about the possibility of bringing a Major League Baseball event to Israel.He suggested a number of places, including Israel, for a MLB series.What should be the next international destination for the @MLB series based off @JLO‘s #ItsMyPartyTour stops? Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Russia or elsewhere?! — Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) July 31, 2019The retired Rodriguez, known to baseball fans as A-Rod, says he’s having a great time in Israel through his online posts.Tweeting from the venue where Lopez was rehearsing, he said: “What an amazing time we are having on my first trip to Tel Aviv! The people have been wonderful and have such energy. I will definitely be back and recommend visiting this incredible country!” What an amazing time we are having on my first trip to Tel Aviv! The people have been wonderful and have such energy. I will definitely be back and recommend visiting this incredible country! ❤️How many of you have been here and how was your experience? pic.twitter.com/tlKeB4In9X — Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) July 31, 2019Major League Baseball has played outside the U.S. for years. This year regular season games have taken place in Mexico, England and Japan. Israel has its own baseball association featuring 80 teams in 16 centers, according to the group’s website.In 2017, Israel’s national team surprised everyone with a remarkable run at the World Baseball Classic in South Korea, advancing to the final eight before being eliminated by Japan. Israel was given a 100-to-1 shot when entering the tournament. alex rodriguezMajor League BaseballWorld Baseball Classic