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

How Many U.S. Open Players Have Ever Finished Under Par at the Oakmont?

How Many U.S. Open Players Have Ever Finished Under Par at the Oakmont?

Beyond the Oakmont Fairways: Inside a Golf Legend’s Home

Beyond the Oakmont Fairways: Inside a Golf Legend’s Home

U.S. Open Round 2: Burns Surges Ahead as Oakmont Pushes Back

U.S. Open Round 2: Burns Surges Ahead as Oakmont Pushes Back

MLB Partners with Popular Media Outlet in Groundbreaking Digital Content Deal

MLB Partners with Popular Media Outlet in Groundbreaking Digital Content Deal

Oakmont Quirks: Church Pews, Piano Keys, Bunkers & More at the U.S. Open

Oakmont Quirks: Church Pews, Piano Keys, Bunkers & More at the U.S. Open

Dodgers ‘Pleased’ to Hit New Heights with PrizePicks Partnership

Dodgers ‘Pleased’ to Hit New Heights with PrizePicks Partnership

McCutchen Makes History, Tops Clemente in Pirates Record Books

McCutchen Makes History, Tops Clemente in Pirates Record Books

Brewers Exercise Caution with Yelich’s Injury, Return Uncertain

Brewers Exercise Caution with Yelich’s Injury, Return Uncertain

Rocket Classic 2025 Boasts ‘Most Competitive and Exciting Field’ Yet as Big Names Commit

Rocket Classic 2025 Boasts ‘Most Competitive and Exciting Field’ Yet as Big Names Commit

Former Tigers Pitcher Has ‘Whirlwind’ Day with the White Sox

Former Tigers Pitcher Has ‘Whirlwind’ Day with the White Sox

This ‘Ambassador’ Appearance Stole the Show at the White Sox Game

This ‘Ambassador’ Appearance Stole the Show at the White Sox Game

Fox Stuns Burns in Canada With Career ‘Best Shot’ to Win RBC Open

Fox Stuns Burns in Canada With Career ‘Best Shot’ to Win RBC Open

Fairway Failures Haunt McIlroy Just Days Before U.S. Open Showdown

Fairway Failures Haunt McIlroy Just Days Before U.S. Open Showdown

Former Cardinals Pitcher Announces Retirement After Eight MLB Seasons

Former Cardinals Pitcher Announces Retirement After Eight MLB Seasons

A UPS Driver’s U.S. Open Journey Falls Short After ‘Total Gut Punch’ Moment

A UPS Driver’s U.S. Open Journey Falls Short After ‘Total Gut Punch’ Moment

Veteran Star Suggests 2025 U.S. Open May Be His Last

Veteran Star Suggests 2025 U.S. Open May Be His Last

Manfred Admits Misstep in ESPN Opt-Out as MLB Scrambles for Partners

Manfred Admits Misstep in ESPN Opt-Out as MLB Scrambles for Partners

‘Tired’ Max Homa Misses U.S. Open, Turns Focus to RBC Canadian Open

‘Tired’ Max Homa Misses U.S. Open, Turns Focus to RBC Canadian Open

The ‘Barry Bonds of Softball’ Is Taking Her Power to the Pros

The ‘Barry Bonds of Softball’ Is Taking Her Power to the Pros

The Mariners Gave Cole Young His Shot and He Delivered

The Mariners Gave Cole Young His Shot and He Delivered

Julia Lopez Ramirez Rides a ‘Be Present’ Mentality On and Off the Course

Julia Lopez Ramirez Rides a ‘Be Present’ Mentality On and Off the Course

U.S. Women’s Open 2025 Prize Money Sets New Record at Erin Hills

U.S. Women’s Open 2025 Prize Money Sets New Record at Erin Hills

One Word Steadied Maja Stark on the Way to Her First Major

One Word Steadied Maja Stark on the Way to Her First Major

A Clubhouse Built on Values and Vanilla–Muirfield’s Secret Sauce Still Wins

A Clubhouse Built on Values and Vanilla–Muirfield’s Secret Sauce Still Wins

Scottie Scheffler Proves His Muirfield Village Mastery After ‘Hard Week’

Scottie Scheffler Proves His Muirfield Village Mastery After ‘Hard Week’

Saturday at the Memorial Got Serious With Big Names in the Hunt

Saturday at the Memorial Got Serious With Big Names in the Hunt

Tension Rises as Player Tries to ‘Play Freely’ on Ruthless Erin Hills

Tension Rises as Player Tries to ‘Play Freely’ on Ruthless Erin Hills

Campbell’s Momentum Stalls at Memorial Tournament Due to Injury

Campbell’s Momentum Stalls at Memorial Tournament Due to Injury

Torkelson’s ‘Choke and Poke’ Era Is Here–and It’s Working

Torkelson’s ‘Choke and Poke’ Era Is Here–and It’s Working

Seattle’s Big Dumper ‘Unstoppable’ After Mashing His Way to May Record

Seattle’s Big Dumper ‘Unstoppable’ After Mashing His Way to May Record