Jonathan Vankin
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Jonathan Vankin

Expertise:
MLB, Red Sox, NBA, Celtics
Education:
Brandeis University
Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Experience

JONATHAN VANKIN is a journalist and writer. He is the author of five nonfiction books and nine graphic novels. His work has received numerous awards and honor including three New England Press Association awards. In connection with his work, Vankin has made numerous media appearances on such networks as CNN, CNBC, FOX, the BBC and the CBC as well as hundreds of radio stations and podcasts.

Vankin in his wide-ranging career has also served as an editor of comics and newspapers. He is the editor of the NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLING graphic novel GET JIRO! by the late, great Anthony Bourdain. He co-wrote the hit Off Broadway musical FOREVER DUSTY, and his journalism has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Salon, the L.A. Weekly and dozens of other publications.

Education

Vankin earned a degree in philosophy from Brandeis University, and attended the Professional Writing and Publishing program at Emerson College.

Latest Articles From Jonathan Vankin

  • LeBron James Slams NFL With Powerful 4-Word Message after Christmas Day Victory

    LeBron James with 31 points and 10 assists led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling, two-point victory on Christmas Day over their interstate rivals the Golden State Warriors — who got 38 from Steph Curry while falling 115-113 at Chase Center in San Francisco. But the real competition on Christmas was not as much […]

  • Luka Doncic Gets Bad News About Rest of Season after Mavs Heroic Comeback Stalls

  • Celtics Get Bad News Ahead of ‘Sixers Showdown After Shocking Loss in Orlando

  • Yankees Meet With Japan Phenom Roki Sasaki But May Lose Out to ‘Innovative’ Mets

  • Red Sox Sign Yankee-Killing Starting Pitcher, Tanner Scott Predicted to be Next

  • Six-Year-Old Son of Dennis Schröder Cooks His Dad’s Former Team After Big Trade

    The Brooklyn Nets are struggling through the 2024-2025 season, sitting at 11-17, a half-game behind the Detroit Pistons for the final spot in the play-in tournament. The team’s management did not help matters when it traded away the Nets third-leading scorer on December 15. German-born 12-year veteran Dennis Schröder was shipped to the Golden State […]

  • Juan Soto Drops Sharp 2-Word Message Irritating Yankees Fans in New Viral Video

  • Red Sox Miss Out on Big Pitching Upgrade as $8.6 Million Target Dealt to NL Team

  • Celtics Payton Pritchard Drops Unfiltered Message For Armchair 3-Point Critics

  • LeBron James Drops Taunting Message on Lakers Teammate During Postgame Interview

  • Red Sox Triston Casas Trade For $108 Million Starter Needs ‘Sweetener’: Insider

    The Boston Red Sox continue to target upgrades to their starting rotation as the 2024-2025 offseason goes on. One name that has surfaced repeatedly in the team’s quest is Seattle Mariners righty and three-time All Star Luis Castillo. With his solid 3.56 career ERA and ability to handle workloads of more than 160 innings pitched […]

  • New Yankee Max Fried Drops 7-Word Message Taking Shot at Braves, Fans Not Happy

  • Dodgers Nolan Arenado Trade Predicted After He Blocked Deal to Astros: Insider

  • Lakers Predicted to Add $48 Million Celtics Former Fan Favorite as AD Insurance

  • Yankees Predicted to Back Off Alex Bregman Hunt as Red Sox Now Seen as Favorites

  • Yankees GM Drops Troubling Message About $174 Million Juan Soto Replacement

  • Red Sox Predicted to Make ‘Very Serious’ Bid For 102-mph Fireballer Roki Sasaki

  • Lakers Predicted to Trade $36 Million Guard to Get Bench Help For LeBron and AD

  • Bronx Zoo 2? Awkward Reunion as New Yankee’s Supermodel Wife Once Dated Star DH

  • Yankees Predicted to Trade For $35 Million Gold Glover as Torres Replacement

    The New York Yankees are still reeling from the loss of mega-star slugger Juan Soto to the New York Mets and the all-time record contract the Mets offered. But the 2024 American League World Series representative will lose another valuable player to free agency, as well. As a result, the Bronx Bombers are also scrambling […]

  • David Ortiz Rips Yankees in Ruthless 3-Word Message on Juan Soto’s New IG Reel

  • Boston Celtics Get Bad News That Casts Dark Shadow Over Latest One-Sided Victory

  • Jimmy Butler Sends Warning Message to Warriors Before ‘Substantive’ Trade Talks

  • Yankees Considering Surprising Trade to Bring In $100 Million Rizzo Replacement

  • Celtics Great Paul Pierce Drops Point-Blank Message to Lakers: Trade These Stars

    The Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle in the 2024-2025 season. Not only do they sit in the 10th position, which is the final play-in tournament qualifying spot, in the NBA’s Western Conference, they can’t seem to move past the internal strife plaguing the team. Those problems lately come from legendary, 39-year-old superstar Lebron James […]

  • Boston Red Sox Now Predicted to Trade Triston Casas For $500 Million Power Bat

  • Yankees Predicted to Get Kyle Tucker After All, at Cost of Eating $52.5 Million

  • Juan Soto Drops Brutal 9-Word Message on Yankee Fans, One Famous Fan Shoots Back

  • Lakers Coach J.J. Redick Delivers Blunt, One-Word Message About Lebron James

  • Boston Red Sox Urged to Avoid $182 Million Free Agent Former Home Run King

    The Boston Red Sox are continuing to pursue free agents and possible trades, after making a splash at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings by dealing four of the organization’s best prospects for left-handed ace starting pitcher Garrett Crochet, formerly of the Chicago White Sox. One thing that has been no secret is that the […]