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 Release Key Piece of Cody Bellinger Trade

Cubs Release Key Piece of Cody Bellinger Trade

The Astros are making a huge mistake with Cam Smith

The Astros are making a huge mistake with Cam Smith

Jed Hoyer gives candid response on Cubs expectations

Jed Hoyer gives candid response on Cubs expectations

Cubs worth $4.6 Billion according to Forbes

Cubs worth $4.6 Billion according to Forbes

Brad Keller makes Cubs roster, Ben Brown named fifth starter

Brad Keller makes Cubs roster, Ben Brown named fifth starter

Will Cubs extend Justin Steele before its too late?

Will Cubs extend Justin Steele before its too late?

Cubs will not face Burnes or Montgomery in Arizona series

Cubs will not face Burnes or Montgomery in Arizona series

Cubs place pitcher Tyson Miller on Injured List

Cubs place pitcher Tyson Miller on Injured List

Former Cub Alexander Canario making name for himself with the Mets

Former Cub Alexander Canario making name for himself with the Mets

Mookie Betts UPDATE – Opening Day Uncertainty

Mookie Betts UPDATE – Opening Day Uncertainty

Ben Browns fighting for spot in Cubs rotation

Ben Browns fighting for spot in Cubs rotation

Juan Soto reveals odd reason for leaving Yankees

Juan Soto reveals odd reason for leaving Yankees

The Dodgers and Cubs dominated in Tokyo with record numbers

The Dodgers and Cubs dominated in Tokyo with record numbers

Nico Hoerner making Spring debut for Cubs

Nico Hoerner making Spring debut for Cubs

Cubs release infielder Nicky Lopez

Cubs release infielder Nicky Lopez

Cubs to face Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes in Arizona

Cubs to face Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes in Arizona

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from Cubs Tokyo Trip

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from Cubs Tokyo Trip

Cubs option Eli Morgan to Triple-A Iowa

Cubs option Eli Morgan to Triple-A Iowa

Should Cubs fans be worried about Justin Steele?

Should Cubs fans be worried about Justin Steele?

Dodgers Sweep Cubs in Tokyo – Game 2 Recap

Dodgers Sweep Cubs in Tokyo – Game 2 Recap

Cubs fans are furious at Craig Counsell for pulling Shota Imanaga

Cubs fans are furious at Craig Counsell for pulling Shota Imanaga

Cubs Drop Tokyo Opener 4-1 Against Dodgers

Cubs Drop Tokyo Opener 4-1 Against Dodgers

Cubs vs Dodgers Tokyo series Game One preview

Cubs vs Dodgers Tokyo series Game One preview

Is Ian Happ the most underrated player in baseball?

Is Ian Happ the most underrated player in baseball?

Kevin Alcántara is clawing for roster spot with Cubs

Kevin Alcántara is clawing for roster spot with Cubs

Former Cubs prospect Cam Smith is lighting it up for the Astros

Former Cubs prospect Cam Smith is lighting it up for the Astros

Cubs beat Yomiuri Giants 4-2 in final Tokyo exhibition game

Cubs beat Yomiuri Giants 4-2 in final Tokyo exhibition game

Cubs prospects dominate in Spring Breakout game

Cubs prospects dominate in Spring Breakout game

Cubs face brutal start to 2025 with difficult schedule

Cubs face brutal start to 2025 with difficult schedule

Cubs vs Dodgers Tokyo series preview

Cubs vs Dodgers Tokyo series preview