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 drop first exhibition game in Tokyo 3-0

Cubs drop first exhibition game in Tokyo 3-0

Cubs listed as potential Sandy Alcantara destination

Cubs listed as potential Sandy Alcantara destination

Tom Ricketts sparks more controversey with comments on Cubs spending

Tom Ricketts sparks more controversey with comments on Cubs spending

Have the Cubs ever played in Japan? Taking a look at their international series History

Have the Cubs ever played in Japan? Taking a look at their international series History

Will Cubs regret losing out on Alex Bregman

Will Cubs regret losing out on Alex Bregman

Cubs lose Travis Jankowski to White Sox

Cubs lose Travis Jankowski to White Sox

Dodgers announce Yamamoto and Sasaki will pitch against Cubs in Tokyo

Dodgers announce Yamamoto and Sasaki will pitch against Cubs in Tokyo

Cubs may need to DFA former Star

Cubs may need to DFA former Star

Cubs announce Matt Shaw will make Tokyo roster

Cubs announce Matt Shaw will make Tokyo roster

Cubs Kyle Tucker Extension Estimate Revealed

Cubs Kyle Tucker Extension Estimate Revealed

Should Cubs consider trading Jameson Taillon to Yankees?

Should Cubs consider trading Jameson Taillon to Yankees?

Gage Workman makes Cubs opening day roster

Gage Workman makes Cubs opening day roster

Cubs keeping two Ex-Cardinals pitchers on their radar

Cubs keeping two Ex-Cardinals pitchers on their radar

Is Miguel Amaya’s starting job in Jeopardy?

Is Miguel Amaya’s starting job in Jeopardy?

Cubs heavy favorites to win NL central division title

Cubs heavy favorites to win NL central division title

Cubs set Spring Training attendance record

Cubs set Spring Training attendance record

Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton makes spring training debut 

Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton makes spring training debut 

Cubs Rotation Updates – Who’s In?

Cubs Rotation Updates – Who’s In?

Cubs Face Big Decision With Top Prospect Matt Shaw

Cubs Face Big Decision With Top Prospect Matt Shaw

Should Cubs go all in for Vladimir Guerrero Jr?

Should Cubs go all in for Vladimir Guerrero Jr?

Can Shota Imanaga be the Cub’s ace in 2025?

Can Shota Imanaga be the Cub’s ace in 2025?

Could PCA Become a True Superstar This Season for the Cubs ?

Could PCA Become a True Superstar This Season for the Cubs ?

Dodgers Slam the Brakes on Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Debut

Dodgers Slam the Brakes on Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Debut

MLB the Show reveals controverisal Cubs Rankings

MLB the Show reveals controverisal Cubs Rankings

Should Cubs be worried about Kyle Tucker amid slow Spring Training start?

Should Cubs be worried about Kyle Tucker amid slow Spring Training start?

Will the Cubs bring back franchise icon Anthony Rizzo?

Will the Cubs bring back franchise icon Anthony Rizzo?

Five Cubs Prospects to watch for in 2025

Five Cubs Prospects to watch for in 2025

Cubs sign Yency Almomte to minor league deal

Cubs sign Yency Almomte to minor league deal

MLB Ranks Cubs as Thirteenth best Team in Baseball

MLB Ranks Cubs as Thirteenth best Team in Baseball

Cubs to Make Japan Trip Without Gold Glove-Winning Second Baseman 

Cubs to Make Japan Trip Without Gold Glove-Winning Second Baseman