Nate Johnson

Walter Cronkite ‘26 | @Blaze_Sports Sports Writer/Broadcaster/Editor| Former @DevilsDigest Writer l Digital Reporter @sportscronkite l Sports Journalism Major

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

✨Let's hear it for 2025!✨

From writing articles and covering sports for @sportscronkite and @Blaze_Sports, to getting the privilege to work for the @Dbacks all summer, I am thankful for all the opportunities I was able to receive.

Cheers to 2026 and whatever lies ahead!

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside George in the press box while covering ASU baseball, and I can say without a doubt that he is one of the smartest baseball minds I know.

Excited for you, @GLundMedia, and I look forward to tuning in!

[George Lund @GLundMedia]

Got some news: excited to announce that I’m taking over as host of @LO_Diamondbacks as part of the @LockedOnNetwork.

Looks like I’m staying in the Arizona sports world a little longer. Excited for the opportunity and can’t wait to bring you more Diamondbacks content.

[Sun Devil Baseball @ASU_Baseball]

👑HAIL TO THE KING 👑

HAIRY BONDS IS NOW ONE OF ONE.

NUMBER 28 FOR LANDON.

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

Out of everyone in the @ASU_Baseball lineup, P.J. Moutzouridis has impressed me the most so far. In 3 games so far:

7-13 (.538 AVG)
1 XBH (3B)
3 SB
3 RBI
4 R
1 K

Sprays the ball to all fields with solid defense up the middle. The bat reminds me of a 2024 Kevin Karstetter.

[Sun Devil Baseball @ASU_Baseball]

P.J. with a triple to bring another across.

17-1, Devils, through 6 innings.

#O2V /// #ForksUp

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

Broken a commandment or two during my time in the press box.

I can promise you, @JeremyHawkes will make sure it’s your last.

With that said, ASU has the best SID’s in the country, love them for all that they do!

[Jeremy Hawkes @JeremyHawkes]

Happy Opening Day to those that celebrate from the @ASU_Baseball Press Box!

Zoom in for additional commentary.

#O2V /// #ForksUp

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

@PaolaBoivin @Pantagraph @azcentral Belongs in the Louvre in my opinion!

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

It was always exciting when I was a kid to see a drawing of mine make it into the “Flying Horse” in my local paper, the @Pantagraph.

Fast forward to today, where one of my stories made it on the front page of the Sunday sports section in the @azcentral! Kid me is pumped!

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

Ending my time in the @sportscronkite bureau with my best story of the semester, an inside look at how real world issues make their impacts on sports and student athletes.

If this semester has taught me anything, it's that there's a story everywhere you look!

[Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports @sportscronkite]

As an Arizona community once known for its polygamist sect works to reinvent itself, the Colorado City High football team got caught in the crossfire of a measles outbreak, government skepticism and vaccine mistrust. @njjohnson19 went there and has more: https://t.co/8W1x48sofy

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

The @sportscronkite bureau is an absolute ghost town today! 👻

Is there a holiday or something?🤔

[Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports @sportscronkite]

What began as a high school rivalry between @Rangers prospect Ben Hartl and @whitesox prospect Sam Antonacci turned into a powerful bond built at @Heartland_CC. The pair is once again in opposite dugouts in the @MLBazFallLeague. @njjohnson19 has more:

https://t.co/ujr7yrm8AB

[Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports @sportscronkite]

“I’m not shocked at all.” @prgarcia33 talked with former mafia underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano about his thoughts on Thursday’s breaking news of the mob-linked gambling schemes that saw the arrest of NBA’s Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier: https://t.co/5zM1EqBDcD

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

Awesome work from my guy @DanePalmer32! Give it a read!

[Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports @sportscronkite]

🏈@ASUfootball's grad assistants, student assistants and young coaches are helping drive the Sun Devils’ success under @kennydillingham. @DanePalmer32 has the story on how these behind-the-scenes leaders' hard work is shaping ASU football: https://t.co/xdqfLOqM9J

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

My view from the office today! ⚾️🤩

Blake Mitchell (@Royals No. 2) and the Surprise Saguaros are set to take on Walker Janek (@astros No. 4) and the Scottsdale Scorpions at Surprise Stadium this afternoon.

Story coming soon for @sportscronkite 👀

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

✨Dreams really do come true!✨

As a treat for the 50/50 Raffle’s resounding success, I got the chance to take batting practice at Chase Field!

Baseball has been at the center of my life since I was a kid, and it was amazing to fulfill a dream younger me had!

@Dbacks @DbacksGiveBack

[Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports @sportscronkite]

It was a bittersweet end for the @PhoenixMercury, who fell short of a Game 4 comeback that allowed the @LVAces to secure the #WNBAFinals trophy. Nate Tibbetts, who was ejected in the game, reflected on the season with optimism. Our @njjohnson19 has more: https://t.co/Y3y7u8J6zH

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

In a game where the @PhoenixMercury never held a lead, the @LVAces have won the 2025 WNBA Finals 97-86, their third Finals win in the last four years.

@sportscronkite

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

“Our message is ‘Get one’… tonights the night.”

@PhoenixMercury coach Nate Tibbetts on the mentality going into Game 4 down three games in the series to the @LVAces

@sportscronkite

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

“I expect a dog fight tonight… the job’s not finished.”

@LVAces coach Becky Hammon on her expectations of the @PhoenixMercury heading into Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

The Aces hold a 3-0 lead in the series and have scored at least 89 points in all three games.

@sportscronkite

[Nate Johnson @njjohnson19]

Even though the season has sadly come to an end, I'm still grateful to have been honored as the @Dbacks 50/50 Raffle Rookie of the Year for the 2025 season!

Working with @DbacksGiveBack to raise funds for our initiatives while coming to the ballpark everyday was life changing!

(Shoutout to Shohei Ohtani for the photobomb!)

[Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports @sportscronkite]

The @PhoenixMercury surrendered a second quarter lead in Game 2 that they never got back, falling to the @LVAces 91-78 in Alyssa Thomas’ worst performance of the postseason.

@njjohnson19 has more:

https://t.co/vVuokp5jLW