Utsav Gupta is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, reporting for the MLB News Center’s Rookie Watch Desk as part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Enrolment and Training Program. With a degree in Journalism and three years of writing experience, Utsav covers team narratives and evolving storylines, recently focusing on the Padres’ postseason push. He approaches the beat with a growing, versatile reporting toolkit and a long-term goal to advance to senior MLB journalism. Beyond reporting, Utsav has experience as a sports content editor, managing teams and shaping news and feature strategies for digital outlets. He is skilled in content management, and research, bringing a mix of accuracy and clarity to his work while consistently adapting to the changing demands of sports media.