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

MLB Insider Explains Zac Gallen’s Decision to Return to Arizona

MLB Insider Explains Zac Gallen’s Decision to Return to Arizona

Diamondbacks Reward Merrill Kelly With First Opening Day Start

Diamondbacks Reward Merrill Kelly With First Opening Day Start

Dodgers Keep Winning with Max Muncy’s Team-Friendly Extension

Dodgers Keep Winning with Max Muncy’s Team-Friendly Extension

Cardinals Hire Coach With Ties to Popular Draft Prospect

Cardinals Hire Coach With Ties to Popular Draft Prospect

Diamondbacks Add Outfield Depth in Wake of Corbin Carroll Injury

Diamondbacks Add Outfield Depth in Wake of Corbin Carroll Injury

Cubs Bet on Injured Reliever With 2.74 ERA Bouncing Back in 2027

Cubs Bet on Injured Reliever With 2.74 ERA Bouncing Back in 2027

Cardinals Fill Final Coordinator Spot With Former Giants ST Coach

Cardinals Fill Final Coordinator Spot With Former Giants ST Coach

Cardinals Make Surprising Defensive Coordinator Decision

Cardinals Make Surprising Defensive Coordinator Decision

Dodgers Trade Left-Hander With 3.14 ERA to Twins

Dodgers Trade Left-Hander With 3.14 ERA to Twins

Diamondbacks Manager Reveals Position Plan for Former Top Prospect

Diamondbacks Manager Reveals Position Plan for Former Top Prospect

Klint Kubiak Turned Down Cardinals Despite Bigger Offer: Report

Klint Kubiak Turned Down Cardinals Despite Bigger Offer: Report

Cardinals Face Competition for In-Demand Defensive Coordinator Candidate

Cardinals Face Competition for In-Demand Defensive Coordinator Candidate

Diamondbacks’ Asking Price for Ketel Marte Revealed in Red Sox Trade Talks

Diamondbacks’ Asking Price for Ketel Marte Revealed in Red Sox Trade Talks

Diamondbacks Lose 2025 Breakout Reliever for 2026 After Surgery

Diamondbacks Lose 2025 Breakout Reliever for 2026 After Surgery

Cardinals’ DC Search Narrows After Candidate Backs Out

Cardinals’ DC Search Narrows After Candidate Backs Out

Larry Fitzgerald’s HOF Induction Could Cement Popular Cardinals’ Belief

Larry Fitzgerald’s HOF Induction Could Cement Popular Cardinals’ Belief

Diamondbacks Deal Young Infielder to Orioles for 1.71 ERA Reliever

Diamondbacks Deal Young Infielder to Orioles for 1.71 ERA Reliever

Cardinals Target Rising Texans Assistant for Defensive Coordinator Job

Cardinals Target Rising Texans Assistant for Defensive Coordinator Job

Cardinals’ Defensive Coordinator Search Turns to Mike LaFleur’s Former Team

Cardinals’ Defensive Coordinator Search Turns to Mike LaFleur’s Former Team

Cardinals Target Former Giants Interim DC to Run Their Defense

Cardinals Target Former Giants Interim DC to Run Their Defense

Cardinals Add Veteran OC to Mike LaFleur’s Coaching Staff

Cardinals Add Veteran OC to Mike LaFleur’s Coaching Staff

New Cardinals Coach Mike LaFleur Sends Clear Message in First Official Statement

New Cardinals Coach Mike LaFleur Sends Clear Message in First Official Statement

Cardinals’ DC Search Gets New ‘Name of Interest’ From NFL Insider

Cardinals’ DC Search Gets New ‘Name of Interest’ From NFL Insider

Veteran Coordinator Linked to Cardinals DC Opening Picks Titans Instead

Veteran Coordinator Linked to Cardinals DC Opening Picks Titans Instead

Former MLB GM Gives Harsh Critique of Diamondbacks’ Offseason

Former MLB GM Gives Harsh Critique of Diamondbacks’ Offseason

Cardinals Begin New Era as Head Coach Mike LaFleur Begins Building Staff

Cardinals Begin New Era as Head Coach Mike LaFleur Begins Building Staff

Diamondbacks Fan Favorite and 2025 All-Star Moves On to Reds

Diamondbacks Fan Favorite and 2025 All-Star Moves On to Reds

Cardinals HC Search Continues After Losing Top Coaching Candidate to Raiders

Cardinals HC Search Continues After Losing Top Coaching Candidate to Raiders

Diamondbacks’ First Base Search Draws Interest in 16-Year Veteran

Diamondbacks’ First Base Search Draws Interest in 16-Year Veteran

Diamondbacks Hint at More Moves Before Spring Training

Diamondbacks Hint at More Moves Before Spring Training