Jon Heyman
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Jon Heyman, who came to The New York Post this year as a baseball columnist, has been covering the sport for 35 years. At The Post, he is half of “The Show,” a baseball podcast with Joel Sherman, and does Inside Baseball notes that appear Fridays. He has worked as an insider at MLB Network since its inception in 2009 and is an Audacy baseball expert after more than a decade at WFAN, where he appeared on Mike and the Mad Dog and the Joe and Evan shows. Heyman worked at Newsday for 16 years, first as Yankees beat writer, then baseball columnist and finally as general sports columnist before going to Sports Illustrated, CBSSports.com and the startup FanRag. After graduating Northwestern University’s Medill School in 1983, he started at the Moline (Ill.) Daily Dispatch. Shortly thereafter, he moved to California, where he covered the Los Angeles Raiders before transferring to the California Angels, one team that moved twice and another that pretended to move once (they are still in Anaheim). Heyman went to Lawrence High School in the 5 Towns of Long Island.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto may prefer West Coast MLB landing spot
November 16, 2023 | 7:55pmYoshinobu Yamamoto is understandably one of the most popular free-agent pitchers ever as a two-time Japan League MVP who’s only 25.
Giants' Shohei Ohtani pursuit could be hindered by Oracle Park
November 16, 2023 | 7:39pmWhile Oracle Park is one of the most beautiful, it’s unfriendly to lefty power hitters.
The latest on Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
November 9, 2023 | 7:32pmWord is Ohtani loves Southern California.
Mets never got a clear read on Craig Counsell
November 9, 2023 | 7:22pmMets baseball president David Stearns said they could never be sure because Counsell plays things “close to the vest,” and we know now he is an excellent secret keeper.
Starters set to strike it rich in MLB free agency
November 9, 2023 | 6:51pmAt least the Cardinals, Red Sox, Dodgers, Angels and Mets are thought to be aiming for two (or more) starters, and one team is saying every last dollar is going...
David Stearns already making strong first impression with Mets
November 9, 2023 | 6:30amOnly a month into his new job, it’s becoming clear the Mets made the right call to bring David Stearns back home at the team's president.
How Yankees could upgrade offense in free agency
November 7, 2023 | 9:31pmThe Yankees’ best hope to revive their lineup with one move is probably Cody Bellinger.
Mets' risky manager choice raises plenty of questions
November 6, 2023 | 8:00pmThe Mets got someone who obviously interviews extremely well but remains completely unproven.
Craig Counsell is an absolute Mets must
November 5, 2023 | 8:26pmCounsell was said Sunday night to be talking to “multiple” teams, including the Mets, with a decision expected as early as Monday but almost surely in the next day or...
Bryce Harper could be candidate for Phillies extension even with eight years left
November 2, 2023 | 8:25pmBryce Harper could be in line for an extension. While Harper’s $330 million, 13-year contract was a record at the time, it is seen now as a bargain.
Buck Showalter could be favorite for Angels' manager vacancy
November 2, 2023 | 8:08pmBuck Showalter is squarely in the mix for the Angels’ managing job. He finished second to Joe Maddon a few years back and may be a favorite this time.
Breaking down top pitchers, projected deals from solid free-agent class
November 2, 2023 | 7:33pmThis winter’s starting pitching market projects as solid or better. Here are two experts’ dollar predictions plus The Post's own.
Mets' top managerial target en route to New York for interview
November 2, 2023 | 9:14amThe Mets would be expected to be the high bidder, but they have to overcome the home-city advantage of Milwaukee.
Craig Counsell's Mets interest is 'serious'
October 30, 2023 | 3:28pmFolks close to the situation maintain Counsell is sincerely interested and not merely using the Mets in a strategy to drive up his Brewers offer.
More contenders join $500 million Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
October 26, 2023 | 6:41pmThis is the free agent to end all free agents.
Where Yankees, Padres stand on Juan Soto trade talks
October 26, 2023 | 6:32pmThe Padres reportedly need to cut $50 million, but last year they weren’t raising the payroll and wound up pursuing Aaron Judge and Trea Turner.
Money might not be enough for Mets to lure Craig Counsell from Brewers
October 26, 2023 | 6:22pmThe Mets don’t have an easy task.
Diamondbacks aren't surprised they shocked the world
October 25, 2023 | 2:37amThe Diamondbacks held on for a 4-2 win Tuesday to become the most surprising NL champion in decades and set up a World Series matchup vs. the Rangers.
These Diamondbacks deserve to be in NLCS Game 7
October 24, 2023 | 5:26pmThe Diamondbacks won just 84 games this regular season, and they lost 78. But that doesn’t come close to telling the terrific tale of the D-backs.
Bryce Harper can cement Phillies legacy in NLCS Game 7 vs. Diamondbacks
October 23, 2023 | 11:47pmThis is Bryce Harper’s town. And by almost all indications, this is Harper’s time, too.