Heyward was joined by former Cubs right fielder Nick Castellanos to host the event at the North Austin Center, which is home to the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy.

Jason Heyward, right, was released by the Chicago Cubs in November. He signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers last week and could be part of the outfield rotation for the big club.

Former Cub Jason Heyward is helping thousands of young baseball players on the city's West Side. CHICAGO - The baseball stars of tomorrow have been honing their skills in Chicago with the help of ...

Jason Heyward wasn't sure if he'd ever play again at Wrigley Field. After an offseason of unknowns, Heyward is grateful to be back in Chicago with the Dodgers.

Seven months ago, Jason Heyward was unsure of the next step. He openly wondered if his impending offseason release from the Chicago Cubs might mean the end of his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers pr… ...

On the other line was Jason Heyward, a five-time Gold Glover who Pederson had yet to meet. “I thought that was really pro,” Pederson said. In a transition season, with a new president of baseball ...

Heyward, enjoying his best offensive seasons in years (.269 average, 15 home runs, .813 OPS), said he hasn’t given that much thought yet. Family will take primacy when he is done playing, he said.

Jason Heyward signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the off-season. He has produced his best slugging percentage since 2012. Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press ...

Outfielder Jason Heyward joined the Dodgers after the Chicago Cubs released him with one season left on an eight-year, $184-million deal.

Dissecting veteran outfielder Jason Heyward’s legacy with the Chicago Cubs yields complexities. Heyward’s seven seasons with the organization will end after this season when the Cubs release ...

Jason Heyward takes off his cap to acknowledge fans at the start of Game 1 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 7, 2016.

Jason Heyward’s career with the Chicago Cubs is coming to a close, ending with one year and $22 million remaining on his eight-year, $184 million contract. It didn’t pan out the way former ...