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Michael McDermott has written about the Arizona Diamondbacks and their top prospects since the 2015 season. After starting with AZ Snake Pit, he helped launch Arizona Diamondbacks On SI in September 2022. He joined Heavy Sports as an MLB Contributor in December 2025.

Latest Articles From Michael McDermott

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

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