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

Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early Exits Start vs. Nationals With Injury

Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early Exits Start vs. Nationals With Injury

Yankees Receive Positive Jazz Chisholm Jr. Injury News Before Tigers Game

Yankees Receive Positive Jazz Chisholm Jr. Injury News Before Tigers Game

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh Trending Toward First All-Star Start After Latest Fan Vote Update

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh Trending Toward First All-Star Start After Latest Fan Vote Update

Phillies Reliever Orion Kerkering Draws Criticism From Radio Host After Mets Series

Phillies Reliever Orion Kerkering Draws Criticism From Radio Host After Mets Series

Yankees Provide Jazz Chisholm Jr. Injury Update After Tigers Loss

Yankees Provide Jazz Chisholm Jr. Injury Update After Tigers Loss

Phillies Can’t Ignore Aaron Nola’s Continued Rotation Struggles vs. Pirates

Phillies Can’t Ignore Aaron Nola’s Continued Rotation Struggles vs. Pirates

New York Mets Get Good Injury News on Opening Day Center Fielder

New York Mets Get Good Injury News on Opening Day Center Fielder

Phillies Exploring Own TV Network as MLB Broadcast Landscape Shifts

Phillies Exploring Own TV Network as MLB Broadcast Landscape Shifts

Cubs’ Trade Gamble Pays Off as David Peterson Excels in ‘Fun’ Debut

Cubs’ Trade Gamble Pays Off as David Peterson Excels in ‘Fun’ Debut

Phillies Sign 13-Year Veteran to Bolster Outfield Depth

Phillies Sign 13-Year Veteran to Bolster Outfield Depth

Blue Jays Promote Prospect with 21 Homers for MLB Debut

Blue Jays Promote Prospect with 21 Homers for MLB Debut

Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sends Clear Message After Nationals Series Win

Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sends Clear Message After Nationals Series Win

Yankees Get Good News on Trent Grisham Before Red Sox Series

Yankees Get Good News on Trent Grisham Before Red Sox Series

Chicago Cubs Make Matthew Boyd Decision Before Mets Game

Chicago Cubs Make Matthew Boyd Decision Before Mets Game

Mets’ David Stearns Facing Increased Scrutiny Amid Disastrous 2026 Season

Mets’ David Stearns Facing Increased Scrutiny Amid Disastrous 2026 Season

Mets Broadcasters Call Out Team During Sloppy Loss to Cubs

Mets Broadcasters Call Out Team During Sloppy Loss to Cubs

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Accomplishes Historic Feat vs. Mets

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Accomplishes Historic Feat vs. Mets

Former Atlanta Braves Pitching Prospect Cut by Division Rival After Two Weeks

Former Atlanta Braves Pitching Prospect Cut by Division Rival After Two Weeks

Cubs’ PBO Jed Hoyer Discusses Team’s Biggest Trade Deadline Need

Cubs’ PBO Jed Hoyer Discusses Team’s Biggest Trade Deadline Need

Phillies Manager Provides Kyle Schwarber Injury Update After Nationals Win

Phillies Manager Provides Kyle Schwarber Injury Update After Nationals Win

Giants Leadership Faces Questions After Rafael Devers Incident

Giants Leadership Faces Questions After Rafael Devers Incident

Dodgers Announce Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing Decisions Before Twins Game After Injury Concerns

Dodgers Announce Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing Decisions Before Twins Game After Injury Concerns

Mets Reveal Return Date for Injured Starting Pitcher Before Cubs Series

Mets Reveal Return Date for Injured Starting Pitcher Before Cubs Series

Red Sox Get Encouraging Update on Injured Infielder’s Return

Red Sox Get Encouraging Update on Injured Infielder’s Return

Cardinals Learn Fate of Potential QB Target Brendan Sorsby

Cardinals Learn Fate of Potential QB Target Brendan Sorsby

Dodgers Star Kyle Tucker Optimistic After Leaving Game With Back Spasms

Dodgers Star Kyle Tucker Optimistic After Leaving Game With Back Spasms

Former Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers Sparks Drama With Giants

Former Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers Sparks Drama With Giants

Phillies Reveal Unusual Pitching Plan Against Nationals

Phillies Reveal Unusual Pitching Plan Against Nationals

Blue Jays Infielder Takes Unexpected Lead in AL All-Star Voting

Blue Jays Infielder Takes Unexpected Lead in AL All-Star Voting

Dodgers Reveal New Timeline for Will Smith’s Return From Injury

Dodgers Reveal New Timeline for Will Smith’s Return From Injury