Jonathan Vankin
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Jonathan Vankin

Expertise:
MLB, Red Sox, NBA, Celtics
Education:
Brandeis University
Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Experience

JONATHAN VANKIN is a journalist and writer. He is the author of five nonfiction books and nine graphic novels. His work has received numerous awards and honor including three New England Press Association awards. In connection with his work, Vankin has made numerous media appearances on such networks as CNN, CNBC, FOX, the BBC and the CBC as well as hundreds of radio stations and podcasts.

Vankin in his wide-ranging career has also served as an editor of comics and newspapers. He is the editor of the NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLING graphic novel GET JIRO! by the late, great Anthony Bourdain. He co-wrote the hit Off Broadway musical FOREVER DUSTY, and his journalism has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Salon, the L.A. Weekly and dozens of other publications.

Education

Vankin earned a degree in philosophy from Brandeis University, and attended the Professional Writing and Publishing program at Emerson College.

Latest Articles From Jonathan Vankin

  • Yankees Predicted to Swoop In, Grab Unexpected $3.3 Million Torres Replacement

    The New York Yankees and their quest for a middle infielder to replace Gleyber Torres, their two-time All-Star second baseman who departed in free agency, continues to be one of the lengthiest, most drawn out sagas of this MLB offseason. When the Yankees let Torres go to the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $15 million […]

  • Yankees Now Predicted to Go In on Top Free Agent After Big Bucks Toronto Deal

  • Yankees Target $29 Million Future Hall of Fame Reliever in Swipe at Rival: Rumor

  • Tom Brady Way Ahead of Lions Coach Dan Campbell on Fateful 12-Men Penalty Call

  • Yankees Predicted to Get $35 Million Torres Replacement, Trade Elite Prospects

  • After Coach Spurns Patriots, Lions Defense Turns in Historically Bad Performance

    The New England Patriots finished 2024 at 4-13, equalling the worst record for that franchise since going 2-14 in the 1992 season. There were a multitude of reasons for the 2024 debacle, but the Patriots defense — which has long been one of the team’s main strengths — was definitely one of them. New England […]

  • Yankees Signing $49 Million Gold Glove Infielder Predicted to Fill Torres Role

  • Yankees Get 100.5 MPH Relief Dominator in Shock Trade Idea for $2.5 Million Vet

  • Roki Sasaki Delivers Good News For the Champs With Long-Awaited Announcement

  • Surprising Bill Belichick UNC Revelation Raises Hope for Switch to Cowboys Job

  • New Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel Gets Good News From Big NFL Announcements

    The new head coach of the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel, will face a wide array of significant challenges as he tries to restore the once-dominant franchise to contender status in the AFC following back-to-back 4-13 seasons. In fact, the challenges are too many to sum up in a short space. There is not an […]

  • Drake Maye vs. Mike Vrabel Controversy: Former Patriots Super Bowl OC Speaks Out

  • Kristaps Porzingis Delivers Harsh 6-Word Message to Celtics Teammates After Loss

  • Alex Bregman: Red Sox ‘Going Hard’ With 3-Year Offer, Former Sox Player Reports

  • Yankees Predicted to Win 2025 World Series by MLB Network Anchor ‘Way Too Early’

  • Real Reasons For Jimmy Butler Suspension Revealed, Miami Heat Owner Sets Meeting

  • Here’s What Bill Belichick Thinks of New England Patriots Hiring Mike Vrabel

  • Yankees Predicted to Dump $37 Million Hurler on Atlanta, Offering to Eat Salary

  • NBA Pushes New NBC TV Deal in Comedy Promo Starring Giannis, Wemby, Jayson Tatum

  • Roki Sasaki Gives Angels Star Instagram Follow as Report Reveals ‘Mystery Team’

    As the Major League Baseball international signing period approaches, intrigue around 23-year-old Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki is only getting deeper. Of the reported 20 teams that courted him, Sasaki has given no clue as to which one he favors as the starting point for his MLB career. Or has he? As of Sunday, Sasaki […]

  • Roki Sasaki to Pirates Joining Paul Skenes, Jared Jones in Surprise Prediction

  • Juan Soto Blasted by Devastating 8-Word Message From Former Yankees All-Star

  • How Patriots Major Announcement Could Impact Lions Run at First Super Bowl Bid

  • Yankees Put $15 Million Mets Reliever on Free Agent Radar for Lefty Bullpen Gap

  • Pete Alonso Predicted to Sign With Mets for Record $93.3 Million 3-Year Contract

    When New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso declared free agency after six seasons with the team that picked him in the second round of the 2016 draft, it was widely expected that he could command a contract worth about $200 million over seven years. But as the offseason wore on, the 30-year-old power hitter’s […]

  • Patriots Take Crucial Step Toward Hiring Three-Time Super Bowl Winner as Coach

  • Patriots Have All-American Big Ten Sacks Leader ‘In Play’ at No. 4 Pick: Experts

  • Juan Soto Reveals Weirdest, Most Dangerous Perk in $765 Million Mets Contract

  • Dodgers Cut Ties With $2.5 Million Ex-No. 1 Prospect, Get Low-Minors Pitcher

  • Patriots Nab $90 Million All-Pro Receiver For 4th Round Pick in New Trade Pitch

    On a team that finished 3-14 and suffered issues in almost every aspect of the game, the New England Patriots receiving corps was especially disappointing in 2024. New England finished dead last among the 32 teams in receiving yards (3,343), 31st in touchdown catches (18), 27th in receiver first downs (167, tied with the New […]