Michael McDermott
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Michael McDermott

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MLB Coverage, Breaking News, MLB Analysis
Location:
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

Cardinals Urged to Pursue John Harbaugh After Stunning Ravens Firing

Cardinals Urged to Pursue John Harbaugh After Stunning Ravens Firing

Diamondbacks Insider Quickly Shuts Down Kyle Tucker to Arizona Rumors

Diamondbacks Insider Quickly Shuts Down Kyle Tucker to Arizona Rumors

Five Early Candidates Emerge in Cardinals’ Head Coach Search

Five Early Candidates Emerge in Cardinals’ Head Coach Search

MLB Insider Believes Freddy Peralta Could Fetch a Bigger Return than Corbin Burnes

MLB Insider Believes Freddy Peralta Could Fetch a Bigger Return than Corbin Burnes

Oddsmakers Not Bullish on Diamondbacks’ Potential 2026 Turnaround

Oddsmakers Not Bullish on Diamondbacks’ Potential 2026 Turnaround

Cardinals’ Top Prospect Named Favorite to Win 2026 NL Rookie of the Year Award

Cardinals’ Top Prospect Named Favorite to Win 2026 NL Rookie of the Year Award

Media Reacts to Cardinals Firing Jonathan Gannon

Media Reacts to Cardinals Firing Jonathan Gannon

Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Explains Decision to Fire Jonathan Gannon

Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Explains Decision to Fire Jonathan Gannon

Philadelphia Phillies Hire Don Mattingly to Bolster Coaching Staff

Philadelphia Phillies Hire Don Mattingly to Bolster Coaching Staff

Cubs Exploring Cody Bellinger Reunion Amid Need for Impact Bat: Report

Cubs Exploring Cody Bellinger Reunion Amid Need for Impact Bat: Report

Latest Alex Bregman Rumor Increases Likelihood Diamondbacks Keep Ketel Marte

Latest Alex Bregman Rumor Increases Likelihood Diamondbacks Keep Ketel Marte

Phillies Linked to Star Shortstop Bo Bichette in Free Agency: Report

Phillies Linked to Star Shortstop Bo Bichette in Free Agency: Report

Mariners Among Teams Linked to Japanese Infielder Kazuma Okamoto: Report

Mariners Among Teams Linked to Japanese Infielder Kazuma Okamoto: Report

MLB Names David Hagaman the Diamondbacks’ Top Breakout Prospect for 2026

MLB Names David Hagaman the Diamondbacks’ Top Breakout Prospect for 2026

Report: Yankees Made Offer to Outfielder Cody Bellinger

Report: Yankees Made Offer to Outfielder Cody Bellinger

Diamondbacks Gamble on Michael Soroka Looks Better After Giants’ Latest Signing

Diamondbacks Gamble on Michael Soroka Looks Better After Giants’ Latest Signing

Former Phillies Top Pitching Prospect Spencer Howard Lands Overseas Opportunity

Former Phillies Top Pitching Prospect Spencer Howard Lands Overseas Opportunity

Giants Bet on Bounce‑Back Potential, Ink Tyler Mahle for 2026

Giants Bet on Bounce‑Back Potential, Ink Tyler Mahle for 2026

Why Gabriel Moreno Could Become the Diamondbacks’ Next All‑Star in 2026

Why Gabriel Moreno Could Become the Diamondbacks’ Next All‑Star in 2026

Former No. 2 Overall Pick Named Arizona’s Most Popular Minor Leaguer

Former No. 2 Overall Pick Named Arizona’s Most Popular Minor Leaguer

Kirby Yates Heads to Angels Following Failed Stint with Dodgers

Kirby Yates Heads to Angels Following Failed Stint with Dodgers

Lucas Giolito Open to Red Sox Return, But Path Looks Closed

Lucas Giolito Open to Red Sox Return, But Path Looks Closed

Alex Bregman Named Red Sox’s No. 1 Free Agent Target by MLB Insider

Alex Bregman Named Red Sox’s No. 1 Free Agent Target by MLB Insider

Ketel Marte vs. Alex Bregman: The Tough Decision Facing the Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte vs. Alex Bregman: The Tough Decision Facing the Diamondbacks

Former Diamondbacks Starter Nabil Crismatt Inks Deal with Rangers

Former Diamondbacks Starter Nabil Crismatt Inks Deal with Rangers

Diamondbacks Must Commit to Keeping or Trading Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks Must Commit to Keeping or Trading Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks Showed Interest in Japanese Slugger as Potential First Base Solution

Diamondbacks Showed Interest in Japanese Slugger as Potential First Base Solution

Diamondbacks Deal with Former Astros Starter Falls Through

Diamondbacks Deal with Former Astros Starter Falls Through

Padres Considering Bold Lineup Move for Newly Signed Utility Infielder

Padres Considering Bold Lineup Move for Newly Signed Utility Infielder

Diamondbacks Insider Adds Clarity to Ketel Marte and Alex Bregman Rumors

Diamondbacks Insider Adds Clarity to Ketel Marte and Alex Bregman Rumors