Michael McDermott
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Michael McDermott

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MLB Coverage, Breaking News, MLB Analysis
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Phoenix, Arizona

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Michael McDermott covers MLB for Heavy Sports. He's previously published content for SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, and FanSided in 11 seasons. Covered the Arizona Diamondbacks as an on-site reporter for Arizona Diamondbacks On SI for the 2022-2024 seasons and the Arizona Fall League for 2022-2025.

Latest Articles From Michael McDermott

Former Cardinals First-Rounder Named ‘Breakout’ Player for 2026 Season

Former Cardinals First-Rounder Named ‘Breakout’ Player for 2026 Season

Reds Provide Disappointing Injury Update on $53 Million Ace During Athletics Series

Reds Provide Disappointing Injury Update on $53 Million Ace During Athletics Series

Phillies Outfielder Derek Hill Exits Game vs. Nationals After Brutal Injury

Phillies Outfielder Derek Hill Exits Game vs. Nationals After Brutal Injury

Dodgers Provide Positive Freddie Freeman Injury Update After Cubs Loss

Dodgers Provide Positive Freddie Freeman Injury Update After Cubs Loss

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes MVP Statement in Sweep of Dodgers

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes MVP Statement in Sweep of Dodgers

Guardians Announce Decision 5-Year MLB Player During Mets Series

Guardians Announce Decision 5-Year MLB Player During Mets Series

Cardinals Announce Jeremiyah Love Decision Before Preseason Opener vs. Panthers

Cardinals Announce Jeremiyah Love Decision Before Preseason Opener vs. Panthers

Cardinals Top Rookie Named Risky Fantasy Player to Draft Due to Role Uncertainty

Cardinals Top Rookie Named Risky Fantasy Player to Draft Due to Role Uncertainty

Yankees’ Top Prospect’s MLB Debut Mirrored Younger Brother’s Pro Debut with Marlins

Yankees’ Top Prospect’s MLB Debut Mirrored Younger Brother’s Pro Debut with Marlins

Luis Arraez Leaves Strong First Impression in Phillies Debut

Luis Arraez Leaves Strong First Impression in Phillies Debut

Phillies Star Bryce Harper Opens Up About Playing Outfield Again After Nationals Win

Phillies Star Bryce Harper Opens Up About Playing Outfield Again After Nationals Win

Phillies’ Top Trade Deadline Pickup Shares Impressions of Philadelphia Before Nationals Game

Phillies’ Top Trade Deadline Pickup Shares Impressions of Philadelphia Before Nationals Game

Phillies Vindicated for Matt Strahm Trade After Royals Cut Ties

Phillies Vindicated for Matt Strahm Trade After Royals Cut Ties

Cardinals Announce New Play-by-Play Announcer Before 2026 Preseason Opener vs. Panthers

Cardinals Announce New Play-by-Play Announcer Before 2026 Preseason Opener vs. Panthers

Arizona Cardinals Hit With Not-So-Subtle Shot in Annual NFL Survey

Arizona Cardinals Hit With Not-So-Subtle Shot in Annual NFL Survey

Diamondbacks Nearly Acquired Mets’ 2.39 ERA Starter Before Trade Deadline

Diamondbacks Nearly Acquired Mets’ 2.39 ERA Starter Before Trade Deadline

Cardinals Land Diamondbacks’ Pitching Prospect in Lars Nootbaar Deal

Cardinals Land Diamondbacks’ Pitching Prospect in Lars Nootbaar Deal

Guardians Add World Champion First Baseman to Lineup in Deadline-Day Trade

Guardians Add World Champion First Baseman to Lineup in Deadline-Day Trade

Giants Land Former Red Sox Top Prospect in Deadline Deal

Giants Land Former Red Sox Top Prospect in Deadline Deal

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Sends Honest Message About Luis Arraez Trade, Move to Outfield

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Sends Honest Message About Luis Arraez Trade, Move to Outfield

Reds Unlikely to Deal 4.35 ERA Starter Before Trade Deadline

Reds Unlikely to Deal 4.35 ERA Starter Before Trade Deadline

Mets Trade 1.84 ERA Reliever to Pirates as Deadline Fire Sale Continues

Mets Trade 1.84 ERA Reliever to Pirates as Deadline Fire Sale Continues

Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson Sends Heartfelt Message Before MLB Trade Deadline

Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson Sends Heartfelt Message Before MLB Trade Deadline

Nationals Announce Deadline Position With Luis Garcia Jr. Trade

Nationals Announce Deadline Position With Luis Garcia Jr. Trade

Phillies’ Deadline Rotation Search Turns to Division Rival’s Best Pitcher

Phillies’ Deadline Rotation Search Turns to Division Rival’s Best Pitcher

Brewers Insider Reveals Truth on Potential Freddy Peralta Reunion Before Rays Trade

Brewers Insider Reveals Truth on Potential Freddy Peralta Reunion Before Rays Trade

Former Braves Reliever Completes MLB Return With Royals

Former Braves Reliever Completes MLB Return With Royals

Yankees Provide Carlos Rodon Injury Update Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

Yankees Provide Carlos Rodon Injury Update Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

Braves Get Devastating Injury News on 2026 First-Rounder During Nationals Series

Braves Get Devastating Injury News on 2026 First-Rounder During Nationals Series

Dodgers Cut Ties With 7-Year Reliever During Red Sox Series

Dodgers Cut Ties With 7-Year Reliever During Red Sox Series

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