Peter Chawaga
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Peter Chawaga

Expertise:
MLB, Baseball
Education:
Wake Forest University
Location:
Richmond, Kentucky

Experience

Peter Chawaga is a veteran journalist covering Major League Baseball for Heavy.com, reporting on the latest MLB news, analyzing on-field performances and diving into the culture that surrounds professional baseball. He also contributes to Heavy's dfsPro Daily newsletter.

His work has included a feature interview with Hall of Fame slugger David Ortiz, a deep dive into novel pitching statistics and rankings for the best 50 prospects in baseball.

A writer and editor with more than 10 years of newsroom experience, his work has been published in newspapers, magazines and websites based around the country. His baseball reporting has been featured in Forbes, Yardbarker, Pitcher List and more.

Education

Peter Chawaga earned a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in journalism from Wake Forest University. He also contributed to the school's student-run newspaper, Old Gold & Black.

Latest Articles From Peter Chawaga

  • Yankees Reporter Floats 2 Trade Targets to Replace DJ LeMahieu at Third Base

    The New York Yankees could opt to move DJ LeMahieu to first base and target a pair of infield options via trade to take over at third.

  • Cubs ‘Desperately Need Power,’ Urged to Trade for $19 Million Slugger: Columnist

  • Yankees Might ‘Redo’ $17 Million Option for 3-Time All-Star, per Columnist

  • Giants’ $36 Million Former All-Star Named ‘Most Likely’ to Be Traded This Season

  • Yankees ‘More Than Likely’ to Replace $14 Million Former All-Star: Columnist

  • Mets Could Trade 6-Time All-Star to Retain Pete Alonso, Says Writer

    The New York Mets have been projected to deal slugger J.D. Martinez this season while keeping franchise star Pete Alonso.

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends $19 Million 3-Time All-Star to Giants

  • Blue Jays Have Shopped Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, per Executive

  • Cubs Manager Warns That Struggles From $16 Million Veteran ‘Not Going to Work’

  • Red Sox Ruling Out Return for $23 Million Bullpen Duo, per Columnist

  • Yankees’ Record-Breaking Rookie Named ‘Likeliest’ to Lose Spot to Gerrit Cole

    The New York Yankees would have to demote a pitcher if Gerrit Cole returns and Luis Gil is seen as the likeliest candidate.

  • Dodgers Urged to Reunite With $8 Million Former All-Star Amid Pitcher Injuries

  • Juan Soto Predicted to Reject a Yankees Offer ‘Regardless of How Much Money’

  • Yankees Owner Raises Likelihood of In-Season Extension for Juan Soto

  • Yankees Predicted to Move on From 2-Time All-Star Following ‘Atrocious’ Start

  • Mets Urged to Target Trade for 2-Time All-Star Projected for $105 Million Deal

  • Dodgers Have $30 Million ‘Nuclear Option’ if Former All-Star’s Slump Persists

  • Cubs Named No. 1 Landing Spot for MLB’s ‘Top Hurler’ With 4-Player Trade Pitch

  • Blockbuster Yankees Trade Proposal Lands Mason Miller in 4-Player Swap

  • Yankees’ Aaron Boone Acknowledged Veteran Pitcher ‘Upset’ Over Demotion

    New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the latest demotion for reliever Ron Marinaccio left the player “understandably” distraught.

  • Blake Snell Projected as Giants’ Go-To Trade Chip in Looming ‘Fire Sale’

  • Cubs Floated as Blockbuster Trade Destination for $100 Million 2-Time All-Star

  • Yankees Predicted to Delay Top Prospect’s Return to Big Leagues

  • Orioles Trade Reunion Idea Could Replace Craig Kimbrel With $5.7 Million Lefty

  • Yankees Predicted to Push Rotation’s Leader Out When Gerrit Cole Returns

    Despite an outstanding start for New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil, the team is expected to relegate him to make room for Gerrit Cole.

  • Orioles Eye 3 Trade Targets With 9-Time All-Star ‘Melting Down’: Insider

  • Return of Yankees No. 1 Prospect Might Push Alex Verdugo Out, Per Columnist

  • Justin Verlander Might Waive No-Trade Clause if Orioles Deal Surfaces: Insider

  • Giants Reporter Floats Trade Target to Replace Struggling $16.5 Million Veteran

  • Insider Reveals Details Behind 3-Team Yankees Trade Negotiations

    A surprising New York Yankees team to acquire Jon Berti from the Miami Marlins took place over coffee en route from a school dropoff.