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Journal #11: Beat Writer

I am going to choose a sports beat, specifically baseball. I chose sports because limiting myself to baseball might not be the best idea, because I might not have enough contacts. I see this beat eventually helping me cover the news for a particular team. Here are my contacts that I’d use:
Note: I have redacted all contact information due to this being posted on my blog. If you need any contact information, please send me an email.
Hayden Wesneski
Professional Pitcher for the New York Yankees
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
If I need help talking about the challenges of players in Minor League Baseball, I’d reach out to Hayden. When I published a podcast with him, it was extremely well received and he was very approachable. Playing for the Yankees, I could talk to him about the COVID-19 outbreak and how he was quarantined for two weeks. 
Justin Slaten
Professional Pitcher for the Texas Rangers
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
Slaten would be an awesome person to connect with, considering his connections to the Rangers at University of New Mexico, where he pitched. Slaten would help connect me to personnel at University of New Mexico and players in the Rangers organization if needed.
John Bonnes
Founder of Twins Daily
Twitter: @TwinsGeek
I would reach out to John if I needed help on how to create my first baseball beat or if he’d give me any information that I’d need for my blog. I know he’d be happy to help and reach out to me, because he replies fast to my inquiries through Twitter. I know he’d be a valuable asset to me.
Ty Hensley
Professional Pitcher for the Utica Unicorns
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
I would reach out to Ty if I needed him to talk to a group about adversity or getting through something difficult. Losing three full seasons due to injury, he’d be the perfect person to come in and talk about it. Additionally, Ty would be helpful getting me contacts in the Yankees organization and help me develop my beat. 


Maxx Tissenbaum
Former Professional Baseball Player
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
If I am writing a piece on former minor league baseball players or life in the minor leagues, I would contact Maxx. He spent a lot of time in minor league baseball and has a lot of connections and stories to add to my story.


Greg Johns
MLB.com reporter for the Seattle Mariners
Twitter: @GregJohnsMLB
When I reached out to Greg a couple of years ago, he was very receptive and replied to my inquiries fast. Greg is a beat writer for the Mariners and would help me get some inside information on the Mariners and help develop my stories to sound fluid and make sense.
Troy Renck
Denver Broncos Insider/Anchor at Denver7
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
I interviewed Troy for my podcast and he was extremely informative. He was an awesome guy and reached out to me if I needed help on any questions for my podcast. I’d reach out to him if I needed any insight on Colorado sports or any tips for me on generating a good story.
Wilson Moore
Sports Reporter at the Missourian
(XXX) XXX-XXX
I have known Wilson for most of my life. He has become one of the premier sports reporters in the Mizzou sports scene. I would contact him because he would give me a great idea and a start to my sports beat. He would also give me insight on college sports that I’d cover.
Paul Lambert
KFAN Radio Personality
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
Paul was extremely nice when we met for his interview two years ago. He was accommodating and I’m sure he would help me if I needed any contacts or any help within the radio industry. I would reach out to him if he needed any help to get on KFAN or any contacts with local radio stations. 
La Velle Neal
Minneapolis Star Tribune Twins Reporter
612.674.4888
I would reach out to LaVelle if I needed help on Twins news or any experience that he’d recommend to me before getting in the industry. I’d also send him an email and talk to him about his appearances on local radio shows and how to cover a team depending on their record.
Phil Miller
Minneapolis Star Tribune Twins Reporter
Chris Hine
Minneapolis Star Tribune Wolves Reporter
612-673-4023
Michael Rand
Minneapolis Star Tribune Wild Reporter
612-673-7564
Ben Goessling
Minneapolis Star Tribune Vikings Reporter
Marcus Fuller
Minneapolis Star Tribune Gophers Reporter
Do-Hyoung Park
Minnesota Twins Beat Writer
Twitter: @dohyoungpark
Anthony Castrovince
MLB.com Writer
Twitter: @castrovince
Rhett Bollinger
MLB.com Writer
Twitter: @RhettBollinger
Eric Chesterton
MLB.com Writer
Twitter: @CF_Larue
Mike Petriello
MLB.com Writer
Twitter: @mike_petriello

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