Russell Steinberg

Expertise:
MLB, Baseball, WNBA, Basketball
Education:
New York University
Location:
New York, New York

Experience

Russell Steinberg covers Major League Baseball and the WNBA for Heavy.com.

He is a sports journalist and reporter with previous stints at Boardroom and SB Nation, where he covered college basketball for nearly 10 years.

Education

Russell Steinberg earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and history from New York University, where he graduated in 2012. There he also served as a broadcast and public address announcer for NYU basketball and volleyball.

Latest Articles From Russell Steinberg

  • Astros Infielder Delivers Injury Update Before Crucial Stretch for Houston

    Alex Bregman will sit out the Astros' weekend series against the White Sox as he looks to rest his swollen elbow.

  • Phillies Rookie Weston Wilson Reacts to Historic Cycle: ‘A Testament to Perseverance’

  • Aaron Judge Reacts to White Sox Walking Juan Soto To Face Him: ‘I Was Mad’

  • Angels Sign Former All-Star Reliever to Minor League Deal

  • Red Sox Place 2 Prospects Among Top 10 of ESPN’s Midseason Top 100

  • Aaron Judge Left in Awe of Yankees Teammate: ‘Greatest Hitter in the Game’

    Aaron Judge called Juan Soto the "greatest hitter in the game" after his three-home-run performance against the White Sox.

  • Top Dodgers Prospect Needs Tommy John Surgery

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. Doesn’t Care If You Think He’s Overrated

  • Marcus Stroman Provides Latest Sign of Optimism for Struggling Yankees Rotation

  • Astros Ace Takes Major Step Toward MLB Return: ‘Everything Was Positive’

  • Juan Soto ‘Extremely Likely’ To Sign Historic Contract in Free Agency

    Juan Soto is having a monster season for the Yankees, and that could lead to a massive free agent payday with his next contract.

  • Dodgers Change Course on Plan for Former MVP

  • Yankees’ Former All-Star Pitcher Named ‘Most Likely To Be Traded’

  • The Toronto WNBA Franchise Wants Fans to Help Name the Team

  • What the Yankees Must Do to Save Aaron Boone’s Job

  • Framber Valdez Puts Near No-Hitter Into Perspective: ‘I Won & I Battled’

  • Yankees Ace Among Players With ‘Most to Prove’ Down the Stretch

  • Freddie Freeman’s Son Max Had the Sports World on His Side Amid Illness

  • Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Reveal Their WNBA Rookie of the Year Pick

  • Giants Pitcher Blake Snell Silences Critics With No-Hitter: ‘Leave Me Alone’

    After throwing a no-hitter for the Giants, Blake Snell doesn't want to hear about how he can't pitch late into games

  • Angels Outfielder Mike Trout ‘Devastated’ by Latest Injury Setback

  • Jack Flaherty Projected To Sign $68 Million Deal With Mets in Offseason

  • Former Detroit Tigers Player Blasts Front Office for Costing Him 7-Figure Deal

  • Yankees’ Pursuit of Ryan McMahon Tips Hand at Infield Plans

  • How the Yankees Can Make a Blake Snell Trade Work

    The Yankees are interested in Blake Snell, but a trade for him would be complicated. They can still make it work.

  • Cardinals Urged to Make Blockbuster Trade With Rival Cubs

  • Randy Arozarena Trade Leaves Mariners Plenty of Room to Maneuver

  • Mariners Named ‘Best Fit’ for Toronto Blue Jays All-Star First Baseman

  • Dodgers Urged to Trade for Tigers Veteran Starting Pitcher

  • Monster Trade Proposal Would Send Cy Young Favorite to Yankees

    One wild trade proposal would send Tarik Skubal from the Tigers to the Yankees in exchange for New York's most prized prospects.