Russell Steinberg
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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

  • Facing Diana Taurasi Will Be a ‘Dream Come True’ for Caitlin Clark

    Caitlin Clark grew up watching Diana Taurasi. On Sunday, two two will face off as WNBA opponents for the first time.

  • Trade Proposal Sends $7.5 Million White Sox Starter to Braves

  • Caitlin Clark’s Coach Says the Rookie Phenom Needs to Shoot More

  • Bo Bichette Won’t Be Surprised if He’s Traded: What Might Happen Next

  • Braves Trade Proposal Adds Resurgent Angels Outfielder for Top-5 Prospect

  • Mets Now ‘Unlikely’ to Move First Base Slugger at Trade Deadline: Report

    MLB executives have changed their tune on Pete Alonso, now thinking he will stay with the Mets at the trade deadline, per Jim Bowden.

  • Dodgers Eyeing White Sox Trade Target Who Shut Them Down: Report

  • Caitlin Clark Talks Possibility of Playing with Angel Reese on WNBA All-Star Team

  • Red Sox Could Look to Diamondbacks for ‘Short-Term’ Solution at Shortstop

  • Chicago Sky Hilariously Troll Indiana Fever on X After Thrilling Win

  • Cardinals Connected to White Sox Duo Ahead of Potentially ‘Aggressive’ Deadline

    The Cardinals need elite pitching and an outfielder. The White Sox have both in Garrett Crochet and Tommy Pham.

  • Yankees Slugger Won’t Participate in Home Run Derby Until It’s Back in New York

  • Caitlin Clark Reveals Her Painful ‘Welcome to the W’ Moment

  • Barry Bonds Makes Bold Declaration at Rickwood Field Game

  • Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese & More WNBA Stars React to Cameron Brink’s Injury

  • Baseball World Reacts to Death of Willie Mays

  • Yankees Lose Aaron Judge to Injury After Hit by Pitch

  • How the Las Vegas Aces Became the Most Valuable Team in the WNBA

  • Cardinals Trade Proposal Lands Re-invented White Sox Pitcher

  • NaLyssa Smith Instagram Comment Has Fans Speculating About Her Future

    NaLyssa Smith has Indiana Fever fans upset, and her Instagram response to Paige Bueckers won't make them any happier.

  • Serena Williams Speaks Out in Support of Caitlin Clark

  • Phillies Linked to Marlins Lefty As They Look To Bolster Bullpen: Report

  • Yankees’ Juan Soto Predicted to Earn Record-Long Contract

  • Adam Silver Has Own Perspective on Caitlin Clark Not Making Olympic Team

  • Red Sox Named Potential Fit for Left-handed Ace

    The White Sox will need an overwhelming deal to trade Garrett Crochet, but the Red Sox might have the pieces to make it happen.

  • Kamilla Cardoso Defends Teammate Angel Reese Against Doubters [WATCH]

  • Mookie Betts Lauds Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes: ‘His Stuff Is Real’

  • Dodgers Add Infield Depth With Cavan Biggio Trade

  • Caitlin Clark Decision Was Not Based on TV Ratings, Team USA Official Says

  • Blockbuster Trade Prediction Sends Mets Slugger to Astros

    If the Houston Astros are buyers at the deadline, they may look to upgrade at first base. Pete Alonso would be a perfect fit.