Craig Heist passes away at 66, the voice who defined Washington Nationals baseball for decades

Craig Heist, a longtime voice in Washington sports, has passed away at the age of 66. He was best known for covering the Washington Nationals on 106.7 The Fan. The news was confirmed on Friday, October 10, 2025. Fans and friends across D.C. and Baltimore were heartbroken. Heist was a familiar face in every press box and a warm voice on the radio for decades. Mark Lerner, the owner of the Washington Nationals, shared a statement. He said, “The Washington Nationals are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Craig Heist. He was always there in the press box and the clubhouse, cheering for the team through its biggest moments. We will miss his kindness, enthusiasm, and passion for baseball.” Craig Heist spent more than forty years in sports broadcasting. Hi