Michael McDermott
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Michael McDermott

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MLB Coverage, Breaking News, MLB Analysis
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona

Experience

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

Giants Suffer Trio of Injuries in Brutal Loss to Diamondbacks

Giants Suffer Trio of Injuries in Brutal Loss to Diamondbacks

Dodgers’ Blake Snell Undergoing Procedure That Could Speed Return

Dodgers’ Blake Snell Undergoing Procedure That Could Speed Return

Gerrit Cole Decision ‘On the Table’ for Yankees Amid Rotation Injuries

Gerrit Cole Decision ‘On the Table’ for Yankees Amid Rotation Injuries

Yankees Add Fresh Arm to Depleted Bullpen as Pitching Questions Continue to Grow

Yankees Add Fresh Arm to Depleted Bullpen as Pitching Questions Continue to Grow

Red Sox Face Tough Decision on Struggling Starter as Garrett Crochet Nears Return

Red Sox Face Tough Decision on Struggling Starter as Garrett Crochet Nears Return

Phillies Aggressively Promote 2025 First-Rounder Amid Breakout Season

Phillies Aggressively Promote 2025 First-Rounder Amid Breakout Season

Social Media Reacts to Phillies’ Stunning 2026 Turnaround

Social Media Reacts to Phillies’ Stunning 2026 Turnaround

Mariners Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut as Brendan Donovan Hits Injured List

Mariners Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut as Brendan Donovan Hits Injured List

Former Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito Lands Another MLB Opportunity

Former Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito Lands Another MLB Opportunity

Blue Jays Promote Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Mounting Injuries

Blue Jays Promote Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Mounting Injuries

Cristopher Sanchez Gets Last Laugh Over Marcell Ozuna in Phillies Shutout

Cristopher Sanchez Gets Last Laugh Over Marcell Ozuna in Phillies Shutout

Giants Share Concerning Heliot Ramos Injury Timeline

Giants Share Concerning Heliot Ramos Injury Timeline

Aroldis Chapman Sparks Social Media Frenzy During Red Sox-Braves Game

Aroldis Chapman Sparks Social Media Frenzy During Red Sox-Braves Game

Cardinals’ Series Win Over Royals Inspired by Unlikely Group of Fans

Cardinals’ Series Win Over Royals Inspired by Unlikely Group of Fans

Yankees Turn to Rookie to Replace Max Fried Following Injury

Yankees Turn to Rookie to Replace Max Fried Following Injury

Clay Holmes’ Return Timeline Becomes Clearer After Mets Injury Update

Clay Holmes’ Return Timeline Becomes Clearer After Mets Injury Update

Blue Jays Mull Pitching Prospect Promotion Amid Jose Berrios News

Blue Jays Mull Pitching Prospect Promotion Amid Jose Berrios News

Mets Reveal Pitching Plans for Subway Series’ Middle Game

Mets Reveal Pitching Plans for Subway Series’ Middle Game

Dodgers Provide Blake Snell Update Before Angels Game

Dodgers Provide Blake Snell Update Before Angels Game

Dodgers Scratch Two-Time Cy Young Winner from Start vs. Angels

Dodgers Scratch Two-Time Cy Young Winner from Start vs. Angels

Yankees Provide Max Fried Update Ahead of Subway Series

Yankees Provide Max Fried Update Ahead of Subway Series

Braves Nearly Signed Former Cubs Star Before Matt Olson Trade

Braves Nearly Signed Former Cubs Star Before Matt Olson Trade

Cardinals Roasted on Social Media Over NFL Schedule Release Video

Cardinals Roasted on Social Media Over NFL Schedule Release Video

Cardinals’ NFL Schedule Release Reveals Harsh Reality

Cardinals’ NFL Schedule Release Reveals Harsh Reality

Carlos Mendoza Reveals What Changed for Mets During Tigers Series

Carlos Mendoza Reveals What Changed for Mets During Tigers Series

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Embracing New Approach Fuels MVP-Caliber Start

Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Embracing New Approach Fuels MVP-Caliber Start

Brewers Reveal Jacob Misiorowski Injury Status After Early Exit vs. Padres

Brewers Reveal Jacob Misiorowski Injury Status After Early Exit vs. Padres

Brewers Prospect Jesus Made Surges in MLB Pipeline’s Latest Top 100 Update

Brewers Prospect Jesus Made Surges in MLB Pipeline’s Latest Top 100 Update

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber Takes Shot at Franchise Record Against Red Sox

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber Takes Shot at Franchise Record Against Red Sox

Mets Give Brutal Injury Update on Francisco Alvarez Before Tigers Game

Mets Give Brutal Injury Update on Francisco Alvarez Before Tigers Game