Michael DeFrancisco
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Michael DeFrancisco

Expertise:
Video, Media, Marketing, Editing, Writing,
Education:
Full Sail University
Location:
Chicago, Illinois

Experience

Michael DeFrancisco is a writer and contributor covering MLB for Heavy Sports. He started working at Heavy in 2025 and has experience covering Chicago Sports including the Bears and Cubs.

Education

Michael started his collegiate career at Waubonsee Community College where he studied journalism before transferring to Full Sail University where he currently studies Sports Marketing and Media.

Latest Articles From Michael DeFrancisco

Cubs Land Rockies Bullpen Breakout In Proposed Trade

Cubs Land Rockies Bullpen Breakout In Proposed Trade

Yankees Predicted to Target Emerging Young Star

Yankees Predicted to Target Emerging Young Star

Cubs Projected to Land 25-Year-Old Former Top Pick in Trade

Cubs Projected to Land 25-Year-Old Former Top Pick in Trade

Cubs Urged to Target All-Star Veteran Relief Pitcher

Cubs Urged to Target All-Star Veteran Relief Pitcher

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Takes Shot at Dodgers Over World Series Trash Talk

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Takes Shot at Dodgers Over World Series Trash Talk

Cubs Classic ranked as second greatest game since 2000

Cubs Classic ranked as second greatest game since 2000

Cubs’ Explosive Start Earns Praise From ESPN in Power Rankings

Cubs’ Explosive Start Earns Praise From ESPN in Power Rankings

Tampa Bay Rays make Shocking move on their Young Superstar

Tampa Bay Rays make Shocking move on their Young Superstar

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Deflects Praise After Historic Start

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Deflects Praise After Historic Start

Cubs Sign Former Cardinals Reliever To Major League Deal

Cubs Sign Former Cardinals Reliever To Major League Deal

Cubs Predicted to Make Big Move for Former Cy Young Winner

Cubs Predicted to Make Big Move for Former Cy Young Winner

Cubs President Jed Hoyer Sends Clear Message on Trade Market

Cubs President Jed Hoyer Sends Clear Message on Trade Market

Cubs Float Potential Trade for $110 Million All-Star Pitcher

Cubs Float Potential Trade for $110 Million All-Star Pitcher

Cubs Star Reveals Key Hidden Factor in Team’s Success

Cubs Star Reveals Key Hidden Factor in Team’s Success

Cubs President Makes Bold Comparison on Pete Crow-Armstrong

Cubs President Makes Bold Comparison on Pete Crow-Armstrong

Cubs Receive Love in Latest ESPN Power Rankings

Cubs Receive Love in Latest ESPN Power Rankings

Cubs Given the Chance to Host MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley

Cubs Given the Chance to Host MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley

Dodgers Get Major Update on 3-Time MVP Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers Get Major Update on 3-Time MVP Shohei Ohtani

Cubs Land Pitcher Paul Skenes in Bold Proposed Trade

Cubs Land Pitcher Paul Skenes in Bold Proposed Trade

Surprising Yankees Trade Proposal Sends $325 Million Star to Contender

Surprising Yankees Trade Proposal Sends $325 Million Star to Contender

Cubs Urged to Trade for All-Star Closer for Playoff Push

Cubs Urged to Trade for All-Star Closer for Playoff Push

Braves Reinstate Former Cy Young Candidate Off Injured List

Braves Reinstate Former Cy Young Candidate Off Injured List

Cubs Call Up Top Prospect in Bid to Fix Major Weakness

Cubs Call Up Top Prospect in Bid to Fix Major Weakness

Cubs Connected to $70 Million All-Star in Trade Proposal

Cubs Connected to $70 Million All-Star in Trade Proposal

Trevor Bauer reacts to Controversial MLB Pete Rose Decision

Trevor Bauer reacts to Controversial MLB Pete Rose Decision

Dodgers Flourish Behind Stars’ Remarkable Comeback From Adversity

Dodgers Flourish Behind Stars’ Remarkable Comeback From Adversity

Phillies Named Potential Landing Spot for $50 Million Superstar

Phillies Named Potential Landing Spot for $50 Million Superstar

Mets Make MLB History With Dominance on the Hill

Mets Make MLB History With Dominance on the Hill

Cubs Call Up Top 100 Prospect Amid Ian Happ Injury Concern

Cubs Call Up Top 100 Prospect Amid Ian Happ Injury Concern

Dodgers Jumping Into Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes, Says Report

Dodgers Jumping Into Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes, Says Report

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