Alyssa Polczynski

Expertise:
MLB, Detroit Tigers, Golf
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona

Experience

Alyssa Polczynski (Paul-zin-ski) is a multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling and impactful content. She currently covers Major League Baseball and golf for Heavy.com. Her background includes work as an editorial producer for MLB.com and contributions to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), where she honed her skills in editorial strategy, research, and digital publishing.

Originally from Michigan, Polczynski’s passion for sports media began early and has taken many forms over the years—from writing sports features and managing social media accounts to authoring children’s books. She brings a versatile voice to every platform, always aiming to inform and engage.





Education

Polczynski holds a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication from Arizona State University.

Latest Articles From Alyssa Polczynski

Korn Ferry Standout Secures PGA Tour Card After Breakout Season

Korn Ferry Standout Secures PGA Tour Card After Breakout Season

Brewers’ Streak Fueled by Fans, Tradition, and ‘Uecker Magic’

Brewers’ Streak Fueled by Fans, Tradition, and ‘Uecker Magic’

Brewers Keep Hot Streak Afloat Amid Milwaukee Floods

Brewers Keep Hot Streak Afloat Amid Milwaukee Floods

MGA Mourns Passing of Two-Time Met Open Champion

MGA Mourns Passing of Two-Time Met Open Champion

Reds’ Rising Ace Keeps Piling Up Punchouts, Makes History

Reds’ Rising Ace Keeps Piling Up Punchouts, Makes History

Crowd Favorite Withdraws From PIF London Championship After Injury

Crowd Favorite Withdraws From PIF London Championship After Injury

Ex-NFL Running Back Faces Prison After Federal Dogfighting Conviction

Ex-NFL Running Back Faces Prison After Federal Dogfighting Conviction

End of an Era: Secretariat’s Last Son Passes at 35

End of an Era: Secretariat’s Last Son Passes at 35

Dodgers’ Ohtani Adds to Historic Career With Signature Performance

Dodgers’ Ohtani Adds to Historic Career With Signature Performance

MLB Breaks New Ground with First Female Umpire Call-Up

MLB Breaks New Ground with First Female Umpire Call-Up

Three-Time PGA Winner and Senior Tour Icon Dies at 86

Three-Time PGA Winner and Senior Tour Icon Dies at 86

Dodgers Name 2025 Heart & Hustle Award Winner

Dodgers Name 2025 Heart & Hustle Award Winner

Why Cameron Young’s Shirt Has MLB Fans Talking

Why Cameron Young’s Shirt Has MLB Fans Talking

New Leader Tops LPGA Rankings; Korda Ousted from No. 1

New Leader Tops LPGA Rankings; Korda Ousted from No. 1

Rockies Bullpen Shaken Up After Halvorsen’s Injury Diagnosis

Rockies Bullpen Shaken Up After Halvorsen’s Injury Diagnosis

Does Batting Average Even Matter Anymore? Jeff Passan Answers

Does Batting Average Even Matter Anymore? Jeff Passan Answers

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Returns After Second Child, Shuts Down Phillies

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Returns After Second Child, Shuts Down Phillies

Cameron Young Makes History at Wyndham as Playoff Race Heats Up

Cameron Young Makes History at Wyndham as Playoff Race Heats Up

Riley Greene’s Mustache Has Entered the Chat–and the Tigers Are Winning

Riley Greene’s Mustache Has Entered the Chat–and the Tigers Are Winning

Japanese Trio Sets the Pace at AIG Women’s Open Opening Round

Japanese Trio Sets the Pace at AIG Women’s Open Opening Round

MLB’s Next Big Event? A Ballgame in a NASCAR Colosseum

MLB’s Next Big Event? A Ballgame in a NASCAR Colosseum

Echavarría’s Sports Psychologist Has This Advice for Golfers

Echavarría’s Sports Psychologist Has This Advice for Golfers

One of Golf’s Hottest Names Just Pulled Out of the Wyndham

One of Golf’s Hottest Names Just Pulled Out of the Wyndham

Does a Tiny Putter Give You a Bigger Edge? One Pro Thinks So

Does a Tiny Putter Give You a Bigger Edge? One Pro Thinks So

Backed by Major Funding, Grass League Aims to Change the Golf Game

Backed by Major Funding, Grass League Aims to Change the Golf Game

Charlie Woods Is Earning Lessons in Golf–and Generational Wealth

Charlie Woods Is Earning Lessons in Golf–and Generational Wealth

OTD in 1990: Nolan Ryan Reached an Untouchable Milestone

OTD in 1990: Nolan Ryan Reached an Untouchable Milestone

Orioles-Cubs Deal Brings Switch-Hitting Prospect Into Pipeline

Orioles-Cubs Deal Brings Switch-Hitting Prospect Into Pipeline

Orioles Trade Veteran Infielder for Young Astros Arm

Orioles Trade Veteran Infielder for Young Astros Arm

Tigers-Guardians Deal Adds World Series Reliever, DFA Ex-First-Rounder

Tigers-Guardians Deal Adds World Series Reliever, DFA Ex-First-Rounder