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

  • Aaron Judge Heaps Praise on Shohei Ohtani: ‘What an Impressive Athlete’

    Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani went head-to-head in New York and the AL Home Run King had plenty to say about the Dodgers' sensation.

  • Mookie Betts Voted MLB’s Best ‘Vibes Guy’ in Survey from The Athletic

  • Yankees ‘Would Love to Get their Hands on’ Rockies 3B Ryan McMahon: Report

  • Braves to Call Up Pitching Prospect Hurston Waldrep

  • Bryce Harper Has Talked to ‘Numerous People in MLB’ About 2028 Olympics

  • Multiple General Managers Expect Mets’ Pete Alonso to Be Traded: Report

    The New York Mets' Pete Alonso is expected by multiple general managers to be traded this season, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

  • Phillies Named as Potential Trade Destination for $50 Million White Sox Star

  • Twins 3B Royce Lewis Pays Tribute to Idol Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium

  • Astros’ 5th-Year Starter to Undergo Tommy John Surgery: Report

  • St. Louis Cardinals 1B Paul Goldschmidt Named Potential Trade Target

  • Astros GM: ‘I Don’t See Any Scenario Where We’re Sellers’ at Trade Deadline

    The Houston Astros are 7 games below .500, but their general manager expects them to be looking to add at the trade deadline.

  • Blue Jays GM Provides Bo Bichette, Vlad Guerrero Jr. Update Amid Trade Rumors

  • Blue Jays Minor Leaguer Payton Henry ‘Pretty Good’ After Scary Head Injury

  • Luis Gil Has ‘Blown Away’ Yankees Teammates with Historic Start

  • Blue Jays Pitcher Alek Manoah Headed for MRI on Right Elbow

  • Social Media Celebrates Controversial Umpire’s Retirement

  • Mariners Celebrate Old Tweet from Prospect Ryan Bliss After Calling Him Up

  • Shohei Ohtani Progressing Toward 2025 Return to Pitching

  • Jose Abreu Opens Up About Struggles Ahead of Astros Return

  • Orioles Pitching Depth Takes Hit With John Means & Dean Kremer Injuries

    Just a few days ago, the Orioles were considering a six-man rotation. Now, John Means and Dean Kremer are both on the shelf.

  • Yankees Listed as Possible Destination for Mets 1B Pete Alonso

  • Pirates P Paul Skenes Draws Praise After Grinding Through Start

  • Pirates’ Oneil Cruz Shatters 2 Statcast Records in Win Over Giants

  • Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Eyes June Return: ‘I Wouldn’t Rule It Out’

  • Padres Offer Update on Xander Bogaerts’ Shoulder Injury: ‘It’s Positive’

    Xander Bogaerts left the Padres' May 20 game against the Braves with a shoulder injury, but Mike Shildt said was optimistic about his status.