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

Ian Finnis, Tommy Fleetwood’s Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Ian Finnis, Tommy Fleetwood’s Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Gear Shift Keeps Fleetwood in the Hunt for First PGA Tour Victory

Gear Shift Keeps Fleetwood in the Hunt for First PGA Tour Victory

Golf World Mourns Loss of ‘Heart and Soul of FedEx,’ Founder Fred Smith

Golf World Mourns Loss of ‘Heart and Soul of FedEx,’ Founder Fred Smith

Final Round Chaos: Multiple Withdrawals, Including Hovland, Hit Travelers

Final Round Chaos: Multiple Withdrawals, Including Hovland, Hit Travelers

Andrew Sanders, Russell Henley’s Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Andrew Sanders, Russell Henley’s Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Brewers Rookie Makes History With ‘Hidden’ No-Hitter to Begin MLB Career

Brewers Rookie Makes History With ‘Hidden’ No-Hitter to Begin MLB Career

Korn Ferry Stars Shine as Crestview Gives Up a Historic 59

Korn Ferry Stars Shine as Crestview Gives Up a Historic 59

Travelers Championship Sees Another Player Exit with Injury

Travelers Championship Sees Another Player Exit with Injury

‘I Made a Mistake’: Wyndham Clark Breaks Silence on Oakmont Outburst

‘I Made a Mistake’: Wyndham Clark Breaks Silence on Oakmont Outburst

NFL Insider Adam Schefter’s Golf Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions at Travelers

NFL Insider Adam Schefter’s Golf Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions at Travelers

Seattle’s Lineup Logic Shows in Raley’s Return and Tellez’s Exit

Seattle’s Lineup Logic Shows in Raley’s Return and Tellez’s Exit

‘It’s Unfortunate’: Shocking Mid-Round Withdrawal Stuns 2025 Travelers Field

‘It’s Unfortunate’: Shocking Mid-Round Withdrawal Stuns 2025 Travelers Field

Portland MLB Fans Get Blunt Message on Pursuit of Team After ‘Jock Tax’ Passes

Portland MLB Fans Get Blunt Message on Pursuit of Team After ‘Jock Tax’ Passes

Rocket Classic Grows in Prestige with Loaded 2025 Field

Rocket Classic Grows in Prestige with Loaded 2025 Field

‘One of the Best’: Travelers Championship Walks the Line Between Fair and Feasible

‘One of the Best’: Travelers Championship Walks the Line Between Fair and Feasible

Nelly Korda Managing Injury as She Eyes First 2025 Win at Women’s PGA

Nelly Korda Managing Injury as She Eyes First 2025 Win at Women’s PGA

Xander Schauffele Defends Oakmont: “Very Fair” Conditions at U.S. Open

Xander Schauffele Defends Oakmont: “Very Fair” Conditions at U.S. Open

5 Questions with Akshay Bhatia Ahead of the Travelers Championship

5 Questions with Akshay Bhatia Ahead of the Travelers Championship

PGA Tour Appoints New CEO Ahead of Monahan’s 2026 Exit

PGA Tour Appoints New CEO Ahead of Monahan’s 2026 Exit

Spanish Star Ends 8-Year Drought with Meijer LPGA Classic Win

Spanish Star Ends 8-Year Drought with Meijer LPGA Classic Win

Former A’s Player Joins Broadcast Team for 2025 Season

Former A’s Player Joins Broadcast Team for 2025 Season

2025 Willie Horton Award Given to Ex-Tiger for Legacy Beyond Baseball

2025 Willie Horton Award Given to Ex-Tiger for Legacy Beyond Baseball

2025 Travelers Odds Breakdown: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not, Who’s Profitable

2025 Travelers Odds Breakdown: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not, Who’s Profitable

With the Spotlight on Oakmont, Let’s Talk About the Women Who Won There

With the Spotlight on Oakmont, Let’s Talk About the Women Who Won There

The U.S. Open Ended with a 64-Foot Bomb–And a Champion No One Saw Coming

The U.S. Open Ended with a 64-Foot Bomb–And a Champion No One Saw Coming

Former U.S. Open Champ Snaps After Early Exit–Locker Room Left Damaged

Former U.S. Open Champ Snaps After Early Exit–Locker Room Left Damaged

Mark Carens, J.J. Spaun’s Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Mark Carens, J.J. Spaun’s Caddie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Adam Scott’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Adam Scott’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Henry Fownes: Meet the Man Who Built the Oakmont Country Club Course

Henry Fownes: Meet the Man Who Built the Oakmont Country Club Course

Tensions Flare During Round 3 as U.S. Open Heads for Explosive Final Round

Tensions Flare During Round 3 as U.S. Open Heads for Explosive Final Round