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

‘I Will Be Back’: Jeffrey Guan’s Road Back to the Tour After Freak Accident

‘I Will Be Back’: Jeffrey Guan’s Road Back to the Tour After Freak Accident

Chaos Erupts in St. Louis as Contreras Loses His Cool

Chaos Erupts in St. Louis as Contreras Loses His Cool

Mariners Celebrate Vedder Cup Win as Raleigh Makes History

Mariners Celebrate Vedder Cup Win as Raleigh Makes History

Rory McIlroy Turns East Lake Exit Into Fuel for the Fall

Rory McIlroy Turns East Lake Exit Into Fuel for the Fall

‘Mr. Baseball’ Remembered in Emotional Brewers Tribute

‘Mr. Baseball’ Remembered in Emotional Brewers Tribute

Michigan’s Golf Calendar Heats Up with LIV Semifinals and More

Michigan’s Golf Calendar Heats Up with LIV Semifinals and More

Canadian Star Ends Two-Year Drought with Emotional Win in Mississauga

Canadian Star Ends Two-Year Drought with Emotional Win in Mississauga

Mariners Cal Raleigh Is Now Pacing With One of Baseball’s Greatest Seasons

Mariners Cal Raleigh Is Now Pacing With One of Baseball’s Greatest Seasons

Padres Pitching Coach Shares Surprising Praise for Yu Darvish

Padres Pitching Coach Shares Surprising Praise for Yu Darvish

Mariners Star Rebuilds Home for Dominican Resident After Flooding

Mariners Star Rebuilds Home for Dominican Resident After Flooding

PGA Tour Faces Big Decision on LIV Golf Player Returns

PGA Tour Faces Big Decision on LIV Golf Player Returns

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