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

  • Top 5 Reasons Why the Yankees Should be Happy They Lost Out on Juan Soto

    As the entire baseball world, and even the whole world of sports, knows by now, 26-year-old historically great slugger Juan Soto agreed to sign the largest contract in professional sports on Sunday. When all 15 years of his contract are complete, Soto will be 41 years old and will have collected as much as $820 […]

  • Jaylen Brown Sends 7-Word Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After New Altercation

  • Triston Casas Trade Prediction: Red Sox May Target $100 Million All Star Starter

  • Red Sox World Series Champ Pitcher Says Trade $90 Million DH For 8-Time All Star

  • Alex Bregman Signing Prediction: $200 Million Star a ‘Priority’ for AL East Team

  • Yankees Turned Down Chance to Keep Juan Soto by Topping Mets $765 Million Offer

    A blockbuster new report Monday says that the New York Yankees had a chance to keep generational slugger Juan Soto in pinstripes, but turned it down. The report by Joel Sherman of The New York Post contains details of the final negotiations in the multi-team competition to sign Soto that are sure to leave Yankee […]

  • Red Sox ‘Active’ in Chase of $42 Million All-Star Reliever After Juan Soto Whiff

  • Defying Online Claims, Boston Red Sox Remain in Mix to Sign Juan Soto: Report

  • Red Sox To Sign $200 Million Pitcher if Juan Soto Bid Fails, Insider Says

  • Red Sox Triston Casas Trade Prediction: Deal For This $70 Million Bullpen Arm

  • Prediction Market Investors Make Red Sox Huge Favorite in Juan Soto Signing Race

    The race to sign generational free agent slugger Juan Soto is coming down to the wire, with the 26-year-old Dominican Republic native anticipated by most Major League Baseball insiders and experts to make his decision this weekend. If not over the weekend, then Soto is widely expected to decide during the MLB Winter Meetings which […]

  • Yankees, 3 Other Teams, Raise Offers to About $700 Million For Juan Soto: Heyman

  • Red Sox Trade Prediction: $300 Million Slugger Could Give Boston a ‘Big Three’

  • Juan Soto ‘Would Prefer’ Boston, Here’s One Big Reason Why: Latest Rumors

  • Red Sox Seek A New Juan Soto Meeting to Get Deal Done: Boston Globe Report

  • 5 Key Takeaways From Yankees’ 90 Minute Zoom Call With Max Fried

  • Juan Soto Will Return to Yankees Unless ‘Unlikely’ Team Lands Him: ESPN Analyst

  • Yankees Still In Running, Juan Soto Signing Decision Expected by Sunday: Passan

  • Juan Soto Has Not Ruled Out Red Sox, Boston in Play to Land Star, Sources Say

  • Juan Soto Signing: Red Sox New Bid Tops $600 Million, Soto Now Ruling Out Teams

    Over Thanksgiving week, online reports ran wild with rumors that superstar free agent slugger Juan Soto had already signed a contract. Those reports were false, but became so rampant that Jeff Passan, ESPN’s leading baseball insider, took to his social media accounts to shoot them down. But one online report stated that the Boston Red […]

  • Red Sox Sign $10.75 Million Former Yankees Fireballer In Boston’s First Big Move

  • Red Sox Now ‘Favorite’ in Juan Soto Signing Race, Yankees ‘Worried,’ Report Says

  • Yankees Still in Running to Sign Juan Soto as Negotiations Go To Round 3: Heyman

  • Red Sox Named a Leading Destination For Free Agent 102-mph Fireballing Starter

  • Red Sox Trade Prediction: Triston Casas to Pirates For Rising Righty Hurler

    The Boston Red Sox have reportedly held internal discussions about moving All Star third baseman Rafael Devers to first base in 2025. Even though Devers is the Red Sox’ highest-paid player, heading into the third season of a 10-year, $313.5 million contract, he has often been considered a defensive liability at third. “Anyone else with […]

  • Red Sox to Sign $89 Million Outfield Slugger if Juan Soto Bid Fails: Prediction

  • Red Sox Meet With $231 Million Free Agent Coming Off Career-High HR Year: Report

  • Red Sox Offer ‘Interested’ Juan Soto $600 Million 12-Year Contract, Report Says

  • Red Sox Free Agent Target: $16 Million Lefty Reliever Would Shore Up Leaky Pen

  • Yankees May Trade For $15 Million Outfield Slugger If They Miss Out on Juan Soto

    The New York Yankees enjoyed one season of Juan Soto, who helped the team reach its first World Series in 15 years while belting a career-high 41 home runs. But the Soto era may already be over in New York, with the crosstown rival New York Mets seemingly favored to lure the 26-year-old, four-time All […]