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

Dodgers Listed As Trade Landing Spot for Surging 2-Time Gold Glove Outfielder

Dodgers Listed As Trade Landing Spot for Surging 2-Time Gold Glove Outfielder

Yankees Named ‘Ideal Landing Spot’ for $130 Million 7-Time All-Star Trade Target

Yankees Named ‘Ideal Landing Spot’ for $130 Million 7-Time All-Star Trade Target

Cubs ‘Have to Be Prepared’ for End to $16 Million Veteran’s Career: Report

Cubs ‘Have to Be Prepared’ for End to $16 Million Veteran’s Career: Report

Red Sox Predicted to Let $7.5 Million Starter Hit Free Agency

Red Sox Predicted to Let $7.5 Million Starter Hit Free Agency

Yankees Predicted to Miss Playoffs Despite Hot Start

Yankees Predicted to Miss Playoffs Despite Hot Start

Trade Proposal Sends Christian Yelich to Blue Jays for Former All-MLB Pitcher

Trade Proposal Sends Christian Yelich to Blue Jays for Former All-MLB Pitcher

Former MLB Batting Champ Named Shortstop Trade Solution for Giants

Former MLB Batting Champ Named Shortstop Trade Solution for Giants

Red Sox Manager ‘Did Not Dismiss’ Extended Absence for Rafael Devers

Red Sox Manager ‘Did Not Dismiss’ Extended Absence for Rafael Devers

Yankees Tabbed As Trade Fit for $32 Million 4-Time All-Star

Yankees Tabbed As Trade Fit for $32 Million 4-Time All-Star

Triston Casas Gives Extension Update As Red Sox Teammates Sign $50 Million Deals

Triston Casas Gives Extension Update As Red Sox Teammates Sign $50 Million Deals

Insiders Cast Doubt on Gerrit Cole’s Return to Yankees This Season

Insiders Cast Doubt on Gerrit Cole’s Return to Yankees This Season

Yankees Shake Up Batting Order, Place Surging Shortstop in Leadoff Spot

Yankees Shake Up Batting Order, Place Surging Shortstop in Leadoff Spot

Astros Predicted to Trade $100 Million 2-Time All-Star in Early ‘Overreaction’

Astros Predicted to Trade $100 Million 2-Time All-Star in Early ‘Overreaction’

Red Sox Urged to Sign 3-Time All-Star to Fill Roster Gap

Red Sox Urged to Sign 3-Time All-Star to Fill Roster Gap

Red Sox Reporter Projects Roster Changes With $140 Million Slugger Out

Red Sox Reporter Projects Roster Changes With $140 Million Slugger Out

3 Shortstop Trade Targets Named for Dodgers As Infield Defense Struggles

3 Shortstop Trade Targets Named for Dodgers As Infield Defense Struggles

Dodgers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands Southpaw Projected for $90 Million Deal

Dodgers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands Southpaw Projected for $90 Million Deal

Yankees Reporter Reveals $72 Million Contract Idea for Coveted Free Agent

Yankees Reporter Reveals $72 Million Contract Idea for Coveted Free Agent

Yankees Trade Proposal Lands $5.5 Million Ace for Spencer Jones, Top Prospects

Yankees Trade Proposal Lands $5.5 Million Ace for Spencer Jones, Top Prospects

Dodgers Named Trade Candidate as Kenley Jansen ‘Expected to Be on a Contender’

Dodgers Named Trade Candidate as Kenley Jansen ‘Expected to Be on a Contender’

Red Sox Named Potential Fit for Former Rookie of the Year Tabbed as Trade Chip

Red Sox Named Potential Fit for Former Rookie of the Year Tabbed as Trade Chip

Insider Lists 2 Reasons Yankees Might Lose 4-Time Silver Slugger to Rival

Insider Lists 2 Reasons Yankees Might Lose 4-Time Silver Slugger to Rival

Red Sox Called ‘Perfect Landing Spot’ for 3-Time All-Star as Rafael Devers Misses Time

Red Sox Called ‘Perfect Landing Spot’ for 3-Time All-Star as Rafael Devers Misses Time

Giants Named a Top Trade Fit for $28 Million Gold Glove Shortstop

Giants Named a Top Trade Fit for $28 Million Gold Glove Shortstop

Yankees’ 3-Time All-Star Predicted to Seek Record $46 Million Salary

Yankees’ 3-Time All-Star Predicted to Seek Record $46 Million Salary

Blockbuster Trade Idea Has Dodgers Land 2-Time All-Star With $10 Million Option

Blockbuster Trade Idea Has Dodgers Land 2-Time All-Star With $10 Million Option

Yankees Get Harsh Injury Update on $90 Million 4-Time Gold Glove Infielder

Yankees Get Harsh Injury Update on $90 Million 4-Time Gold Glove Infielder

Cubs Promote Top Prospect as All-Star Pitcher Heads to IL

Cubs Promote Top Prospect as All-Star Pitcher Heads to IL

Yankees See Injury Scare for 2-Time All-Star, $14 Million Infielder

Yankees See Injury Scare for 2-Time All-Star, $14 Million Infielder

Blockbuster Trade Prediction Has Yankees Deal 3-Time All-Star in ‘Fire Sale’

Blockbuster Trade Prediction Has Yankees Deal 3-Time All-Star in ‘Fire Sale’