Michael McDermott
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Michael McDermott

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Phoenix, Arizona

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Michael McDermott covers MLB and the Arizona Cardinals for Heavy Sports. He's previously published content for SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, and FanSided since 2015. Michael 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

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

Vikings Shakeup Could Give Cardinals More Leverage in Kyler Murray Talks

Vikings Shakeup Could Give Cardinals More Leverage in Kyler Murray Talks

Diamondbacks’ 2025 Breakout Star Geraldo Perdomo Named No. 6 Shortstop in MLB

Diamondbacks’ 2025 Breakout Star Geraldo Perdomo Named No. 6 Shortstop in MLB

Contract Details Reveal Potential Role for Diamondbacks’ Newest Reliever

Contract Details Reveal Potential Role for Diamondbacks’ Newest Reliever

Arizona Cardinals’ Reputation Casts Shadow Over Klint Kubiak Interview

Arizona Cardinals’ Reputation Casts Shadow Over Klint Kubiak Interview

Cardinals to Interview Seahawks OC Again Before Final HC Decision

Cardinals to Interview Seahawks OC Again Before Final HC Decision

Latest Cardinals, Mike LaFleur Update Sparks Concerns

Latest Cardinals, Mike LaFleur Update Sparks Concerns

This Teenaged Outfielder Could Lead the Diamondbacks’ Farm System in 2027

This Teenaged Outfielder Could Lead the Diamondbacks’ Farm System in 2027

Latest Coaching News Adds Clarity to Cardinals Coaching Search

Latest Coaching News Adds Clarity to Cardinals Coaching Search

Diamondbacks All-Star Named MLB’s Top Second Baseman for 2026

Diamondbacks All-Star Named MLB’s Top Second Baseman for 2026

Another Cardinals Coaching Candidate Lands Head Coach Role

Another Cardinals Coaching Candidate Lands Head Coach Role