Craig Heist, a longtime local broadcaster and host of the Nationals postgame show in Washington D.C. on 106.7 The Fan (WNEW), has died.
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“The Washington Nationals are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Craig Heist,” Nationals owner Mark Lerner said in a statement released by the team on Friday. “A long-time Nationals radio broadcaster, Craig was a fixture in the press box, in the clubhouse and on the field as our team celebrated wins. He was a friend to all who met him, and we will profoundly miss his kindness, enthusiasm and passion for baseball.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this difficult time.”
According to his LinkedIn profile, Heist began his career in 1979 as a DJ, sportscaster and news anchor with WKHI in Ocean City, Md. when he was still a student at Salisbury (Md.) University.
Before his turn as the Nationals postgame radio host began in 2013, Heist enjoyed a storied career at radio stations across the Mid-Atlantic region. He worked as an anchor and reporter on 106.7 The Fan until his passing.
The Baltimore Orioles also paid tribute to Heist on Twitter/X on Friday, writing “The Orioles are saddened to learn of the passing of Craig Heist, veteran sports broadcaster who covered the team for more than 35 years. We send our condolences to his wife, Suzanne, and the many friends he made throughout his career.”
The Orioles are saddened to learn of the passing of Craig Heist, veteran sports broadcaster who covered the team for more than 35 years. We send our condolences to his wife, Suzanne, and the many friends he made throughout his career. pic.twitter.com/o95PnwIuPl
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) October 10, 2025
“Craig was an absolute fixture in the local sports media scene for decades — someone you’d see in every press box between D.C. and Baltimore,” Washington Commanders beat writer Tom Schad of the Washington Post wrote on Twitter/X. “Always friendly, and kind. Terrible news.”
Craig was an absolute fixture in the local sports media scene for decades — someone you’d see in every press box between D.C. and Baltimore. Always friendly, and kind. Terrible news. https://t.co/6AG91VTAWf
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) October 10, 2025
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