Newsroom Editor
Abhishek Kumar is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports with over three years of editorial experience across multiple sports. He joined as a Yankees beat reporter during the 2022 MLB season before quickly rising to lead editorial and content strategy for the MLB division. His deep knowledge of baseball, combined with expertise across the NFL, NBA, Tennis, and Soccer, has shaped him into one of ES’s versatile newsroom leaders.
Beyond reporting, Abhishek played a key role in pioneering initiatives at ES, including leading the homepage content execution during its 2024 relaunch and producing the ES Think Tank podcast series, where industry experts dissect the business side of sports. A Communication graduate, he blends journalistic fundamentals with digital-first strategy, ensuring ES stories are both authoritative and reader-first.
Away from the desk, Abhishek is equally passionate about cooking experiments and rewatching Christopher Nolan classics.
MLB’s Loudest Fans: How the Yankees’ Bleacher Creatures Became the Bronx’s Heartbeat
The Bleacher Creatures are known for their iconic Roll Call. Here's how they became New York Yankees' most passionate supporter group.
Las Vegas Aces’ Downfall: What Killed Their Dominance in 2024
Despite having a team of champions including A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum among others, what went wrong for the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 season?
Oakland Athletics Killed By Greed? John Fisher’s Role in The A’s Downfall Explained
What lead to death of baseball in Oakland? Was it John Fisher's poor ownership who betrayed baseball legacy at Oakland Athletics?
Super Bowl LVIII: Patrick Mahomes’ Heroics Guide Chiefs to Overtime Triumph Against 49ers
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their 4th Super Bowl title with a game-winning touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.
Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Makes History, Marks His Unanimous MVP Win With a Debut Home Run
Moments after winning the NL MVP unanimously, the Atlanta Braves star outfielder, Ronald Acuna Jr. scripted history with a major milestone.
Moments After Creating History, World Baseball Classic-Winning Teammate Celebrates MVP Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Feat
Former LA Angels star Shohei Ohtani receives touching message from his Japanese teammate over winning the 2023 American League MVP.
33YO Yankees Pitcher’s Disgraceful Dugout Antics Fail to Win Over Already-Angry Fans: “That Was Even Worse Than…”
Already having a poor season, the New York Yankees lost another series. But why did their pitcher alone faced the heat from fans?
“Jinxed the Phillies” – President Joe Biden Irks Philadelphia Phillies Fans After Appreciating the Houston Astros’ World Series 2022 Victory
The Philadelphia Phillies fans hit back at U.S. President Joe Biden for congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 World Series.
Kathy Griffin, the Latest Victim of Elon Musk’s Twitter Regime, Has a Peculiar Connection to the Chicago White Sox
Twitter's latest victim Kathy Griffin has the a bizarre connection with Major League Baseball franchise, the Chicago White Sox.
3-Time Daytona 500 Champion Would Have “Booted Half of His Friends” to Draw MLB Legend Derek Jeter to His Party in 2004
NASCAR legend and a three-time Dayton 500 champ was more than excited to meet the former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter.
“Mets Are the New Yankees..”- New York Mets Irk Millions by Offering Over $100 Million to a Top MLB Star
While the MLB free agency is just four days away, the New York Mets re-signed their star closer Edwin Diaz on a long-term contract.
Derek Jeter Admits He Was “Scared to Death” of a New York Yankees Legend Despite His Legendary MLB Status
Former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter revealed why he was too scared to talk to the club legend Joe DiMaggio during his younger days.
