Michael McDermott
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Michael McDermott

Expertise:
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

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

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman Shares Heartfelt Message Amid Trade Rumors

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman Shares Heartfelt Message Amid Trade Rumors

Dodgers Reveal Return Timeline for Will Smith During Red Sox Series

Dodgers Reveal Return Timeline for Will Smith During Red Sox Series

Orioles Call Up Second-Year Reliever Following Dean Kremer Trade

Orioles Call Up Second-Year Reliever Following Dean Kremer Trade

Giants Provide Update on Luis Arraez After Early Exit from Padres Loss

Giants Provide Update on Luis Arraez After Early Exit from Padres Loss

Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. Exits Braves Game With Injury Amid Trade Rumors

Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. Exits Braves Game With Injury Amid Trade Rumors

Red Sox Get Tough News on All-Star Trade Target Before Dodgers Series

Red Sox Get Tough News on All-Star Trade Target Before Dodgers Series

Baltimore Orioles Cut Ties with Veteran Catcher After Jake Rogers Trade

Baltimore Orioles Cut Ties with Veteran Catcher After Jake Rogers Trade

Chicago Cubs Starter Hits Significant Career Milestone Before Yankees Series

Chicago Cubs Starter Hits Significant Career Milestone Before Yankees Series

Red Sox Shut Down Latest Aroldis Chapman Trade Rumor Amid 15-Game Win Streak

Red Sox Shut Down Latest Aroldis Chapman Trade Rumor Amid 15-Game Win Streak

Orioles Announce Samuel Basallo Move During Red Sox Series

Orioles Announce Samuel Basallo Move During Red Sox Series

Phillies Reveal New Uniforms for Field of Dreams Game vs. Twins

Phillies Reveal New Uniforms for Field of Dreams Game vs. Twins

Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Roster Move During Dodgers Series

Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Roster Move During Dodgers Series

Dodgers Reveal Shohei Ohtani’s Next Start Before Yankees Series

Dodgers Reveal Shohei Ohtani’s Next Start Before Yankees Series

Rays Get Great Injury News on Junior Caminero Before Red Sox Series

Rays Get Great Injury News on Junior Caminero Before Red Sox Series

White Sox 20-Homer Slugger Makes Home Run Derby Decision After Being Named All-Star

White Sox 20-Homer Slugger Makes Home Run Derby Decision After Being Named All-Star

Red Sox Starting Center Fielder Named All-Star Amid Breakout Season

Red Sox Starting Center Fielder Named All-Star Amid Breakout Season

Red Sox Get Positive Connelly Early Injury Update Before Mets Series

Red Sox Get Positive Connelly Early Injury Update Before Mets Series

White Sox Welcome Back 20-Homer Bat From Injury Before Athletics Series

White Sox Welcome Back 20-Homer Bat From Injury Before Athletics Series

Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former First-Rounder Hitting .141 After Padres Series

Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former First-Rounder Hitting .141 After Padres Series

Phillies Manager Hints at Kyle Schwarber’s Home Run Derby Plans After Reds Win

Phillies Manager Hints at Kyle Schwarber’s Home Run Derby Plans After Reds Win

Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras’ Return Date Moves Up After Suspension Reduced

Red Sox All-Star Willson Contreras’ Return Date Moves Up After Suspension Reduced

Red Sox Lose All-Star Willson Contreras to Injury During White Sox Game

Red Sox Lose All-Star Willson Contreras to Injury During White Sox Game

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Open to Managing Beyond 2026 Season Amid Alex Cora Buzz

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Open to Managing Beyond 2026 Season Amid Alex Cora Buzz

Brewers Get Concerning Injury Update on Brandon Woodruff’s Shoulder During Cardinals Series

Brewers Get Concerning Injury Update on Brandon Woodruff’s Shoulder During Cardinals Series

Red Sox Slugger Willson Contreras Announces Home Run Derby Decision After All-Star Selection

Red Sox Slugger Willson Contreras Announces Home Run Derby Decision After All-Star Selection

Phillies Activate $20 Million Reliever From IL Before Reds Game

Phillies Activate $20 Million Reliever From IL Before Reds Game

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber Defends Zack Wheeler After All-Star Snub

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber Defends Zack Wheeler After All-Star Snub

Royals’ Tyler Tolbert Makes MLB History in Win Over Mets

Royals’ Tyler Tolbert Makes MLB History in Win Over Mets