Ryan Boman

Expertise:
MLB, Baseball
Education:
Southern Illinois University
Location:
Du Quoin, Illinois

Experience

Ryan Boman covers Major League Baseball for Heavy.com, with a focus on the St. Louis Cardinals.

A veteran sportswriter and columnist based in southern Illinois, his coverage has been featured at The Miami Herald, SB Nation, Bounding Into Sports, FanSided, Yardbarker and Sportskeeda. He is also the former editor-in-chief of TheGorillaPosition.com.

Ryan is also a published author, having released Pop Music & Peanut Butter in 2023.

Education

Ryan Boman earned an associate's degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University.

Latest Articles From Ryan Boman

  • Johnny Damon Opens Up on ‘Really Tough Call’ With Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani

    It was supposed to be a dream scenario for Shohei Ohtani in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After signing a record, 10-year, 700-million dollar contract with a World Series frontrunner, he got married in February and was the talk of the game as the 2024 season was dawning.However, the California skies have […]

  • The St. Louis Cardinals Get Updates Regarding Early-Season Injuries

  • For Cardinals Prospect Victor Scott II, the Future Is Now

  • Cardinals Continue to Battle Injuries as Another Player Goes Down

  • Cardinals 1B Paul Goldschmidt Opens Up on Spring Training Struggles

  • 2024 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Cardinals Reliever Matthew Liberatore

    After being with the Cardinals organization for several years, Matthew Liberatore says he's ready to be a force in the bullpen in 2024.

  • Marlins Star Says Ex-Teammate Was Toxic Presence, Receives Backlash for Comments

  • Former MLB Executive Says the St. Louis Cardinals Have a ‘Breakout’ Star

  • Veteran Starter Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Cardinals’ Rotation & Payroll: Insider

  • Top Cardinals Prospect Could Make Opening Day Roster Now

  • Tigers Prized Pitching Prospect Performs Up to Par in Spring Debut

    When the Detroit Tigers drafted Jackson Jobe with the third overall selection of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft, they knew they had something special. During his career as a high schooler, the 6’2″ righthander was dominant on the mound. As a senior in 2021, the Irving, Texas, native threw two no-hitters and went 9–1 […]

  • Former All-Star Pitcher Could Be on the Cardinals’ Radar

  • Former New York Mets Great Darryl Strawberry Recovering From Health Scare

  • Cardinals Legend Albert Pujols Has Eyes Set on High-Level MLB Role

  • Trevor Bauer Dazzles in Latest Outing as Cardinals’ Pitching Woes Continue

  • Injury Troubles Strike Cardinals Again, Lose Outfielder to Fractured Ribs

  • Cardinals’ Lance Lynn Ejected by Umpire Angel Hernandez in 1st Game Back

  • Outfielder Trent Grisham Looks to ‘Redefine’ Himself with the Yankees

  • Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker on the Upcoming Season: ‘Everybody’s Hungry’

  • Cardinals Young Shortstop Masyn Winn is Looking to Contribute Any Way He Can in 2024

    As the number one prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, shortstop Masyn Winn came into spring training this year expected to solidify himself as the team’s starter. There’s a nucleus of young talent – including Winn’s close friend and Redbirds outfielder Jordan Walker – who are on their way to Busch Stadium in 2024 […]

  • Rebound for Tyler O’Neill Could Leave St. Louis Cardinals Regretting Trade

  • Ichiro Shares Close Connection With Mariners Star Julio Rodriguez

  • SF Giants Manager Bob Melvin Addresses National Anthem Mandate

  • Lars Nootbaar Is Aiming to Be the Cardinals’ Breakout Star of 2024

  • Cardinals Ace Sonny Gray’s Opening Day Availability Now in Doubt

    After leaving Monday's game with a strained hamstring, Sonny Gray will likely be pulled as the St. Louis Cardinals' 2024 Opening Day starter.

  • Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker Buys New Home in Florida

  • Cardinals Concerned Tommy Edman Won’t Be Ready for Opening Day: Report

  • Cardinals Starter Sonny Gray Forced to Exit his Second Spring Start With an Injury

  • 2024 Will Be a Critical Year for Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol

  • Ex-Cardinals Star Adam Wainwright Takes Big Step Toward Country Music Stardom

    After retiring with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023, Adam Wainwright will trade his mitt for a microphone in Music City on March 9, 2024.