Heyward

“One of the things that makes local news powerful is that the people reporting are experiencing the story themselves,” said Andrew Heyward, a former CBS News president who currently consults local TV stations.

“We’re in a changing world and everybody knows it,” Heyward said.

When Roberts jokingly suggested in spring training that since-released Jason Heyward serve as Ohtani’s unofficial spokesman for the media horde tasked to cover him, dozens of reporters descended upon the veteran outfielder the following day.

“Wow, well thank you, Jason Heyward,” Espada said, “and then he comes here and he’s helping us win games, too.”

The Dodgers parting ways with Jason Heyward has been tough on the team because he is close friends with Freddie Freeman and well-liked in the clubhouse.