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 Top Prospect dominates in Major League Debut

Cubs Top Prospect dominates in Major League Debut

Tigers Star Tarik Skubal Makes Major MLB History

Tigers Star Tarik Skubal Makes Major MLB History

Cubs Predicted to Land $300 Million Disgruntled Red Sox All-Star

Cubs Predicted to Land $300 Million Disgruntled Red Sox All-Star

Cubs Make Long-Awaited Move With Top Pitching Prospect

Cubs Make Long-Awaited Move With Top Pitching Prospect

Why Rafael Devers wont fill the Red Sox biggest need

Why Rafael Devers wont fill the Red Sox biggest need

Yankees Predicted to Trade for $150 Million World Series Champion

Yankees Predicted to Trade for $150 Million World Series Champion

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Delivers Positive Injury Update

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Delivers Positive Injury Update

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Provides Injury Update on All-Star

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Provides Injury Update on All-Star

Cubs Youngster Could Be In Line for $200 Million Payday

Cubs Youngster Could Be In Line for $200 Million Payday

Jon Heyman addresses Cubs’ $500 million dilemma: ‘That’s not the Cubs’

Jon Heyman addresses Cubs’ $500 million dilemma: ‘That’s not the Cubs’

Analyst Highlights Cubs’ Achilles Heel That Could Derail Their Season

Analyst Highlights Cubs’ Achilles Heel That Could Derail Their Season

Cubs Star Pitcher Shota Imanaga Sidelined With Hamstring Injury

Cubs Star Pitcher Shota Imanaga Sidelined With Hamstring Injury

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Makes History with Unthinkable April Start

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Makes History with Unthinkable April Start

Cubs Rising Star Makes Bold Statement After Massive Win

Cubs Rising Star Makes Bold Statement After Massive Win

Cubs urged to make move for Former Cy Young Winner

Cubs urged to make move for Former Cy Young Winner

Cubs make big decision on All-Star Outfielder

Cubs make big decision on All-Star Outfielder

Cubs harass Paul Skenes en route to 8-3 Victory – Game 32 Recap

Cubs harass Paul Skenes en route to 8-3 Victory – Game 32 Recap

Tragedy Strikes as Cubs drop Game Two to Pirates – Game 31 Recap

Tragedy Strikes as Cubs drop Game Two to Pirates – Game 31 Recap

Cubs pressured to call up Top Prospect amid hot start. 

Cubs pressured to call up Top Prospect amid hot start. 

Cubs Dominate Pirates in first divisional game of the year – Game 30 Recap

Cubs Dominate Pirates in first divisional game of the year – Game 30 Recap

Cubs fall to Phillies in Extras 3-1 – Game 29 Recap

Cubs fall to Phillies in Extras 3-1 – Game 29 Recap

Cubs handle Phillies in 4-0 win – Game 27 Recap

Cubs handle Phillies in 4-0 win – Game 27 Recap

Cubs sweep Dodgers and win 7-6 – Game 26 Recap

Cubs sweep Dodgers and win 7-6 – Game 26 Recap

Cubs beat Dodgers in Game of the Year – Game 25 Recap

Cubs beat Dodgers in Game of the Year – Game 25 Recap

Cubs drop series finale to Diamondbacks in Extra Innings – Game 24 Recap

Cubs drop series finale to Diamondbacks in Extra Innings – Game 24 Recap

Cubs bullpen responds to lead Chicago to 6-2 win – Game 23 Recap

Cubs bullpen responds to lead Chicago to 6-2 win – Game 23 Recap

Cubs make History in comeback win against Diamondbacks – Game 22 recap

Cubs make History in comeback win against Diamondbacks – Game 22 recap

Cubs drop series finale to Padres 4-2 – Game 21 Recap

Cubs drop series finale to Padres 4-2 – Game 21 Recap

Cubs demote top prospect to Minor Leagues

Cubs demote top prospect to Minor Leagues

Cubs bullpen saves the Game in San Diego as Cubs win 2-1 in Extras – Game 20 Recap

Cubs bullpen saves the Game in San Diego as Cubs win 2-1 in Extras – Game 20 Recap