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

Former San Francisco Giants Infielder Becomes Free Agent After Dodgers Release

Former San Francisco Giants Infielder Becomes Free Agent After Dodgers Release

Philadelphia Phillies Receive Brutal Injury News on Suspended Outfielder

Philadelphia Phillies Receive Brutal Injury News on Suspended Outfielder

New York Yankees Get Good News on Injured Catcher Before Guardians Finale

New York Yankees Get Good News on Injured Catcher Before Guardians Finale

Diamondbacks Manager Gives Strong Statement on Ketel Marte Amid Recent Rumors

Diamondbacks Manager Gives Strong Statement on Ketel Marte Amid Recent Rumors

White Sox Announce Braden Montgomery Decision for MLB Debut vs. Braves

White Sox Announce Braden Montgomery Decision for MLB Debut vs. Braves

Toronto Blue Jays Announce Dylan Cease Move Ahead of Philadelphia Phillies Game

Toronto Blue Jays Announce Dylan Cease Move Ahead of Philadelphia Phillies Game

Chicago White Sox Make Long-Awaited Prospect Promotion as Youth Movement Continues

Chicago White Sox Make Long-Awaited Prospect Promotion as Youth Movement Continues

Former Orioles Slugger Has Big Game in Return to MLB With Angels

Former Orioles Slugger Has Big Game in Return to MLB With Angels

Red Sox CBO Refutes ‘Blatantly False’ Trade Rumor Concerning Diamondbacks All-Star

Red Sox CBO Refutes ‘Blatantly False’ Trade Rumor Concerning Diamondbacks All-Star

Astros GM Sends Strong Message on Yordan Alvarez as Trade Speculation Grows

Astros GM Sends Strong Message on Yordan Alvarez as Trade Speculation Grows

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte Future Becomes Clear Amid Latest Speculation

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte Future Becomes Clear Amid Latest Speculation

Phillies Make Tough Decision on Rookie Outfielder During Prolonged Slump

Phillies Make Tough Decision on Rookie Outfielder During Prolonged Slump

Blue Jays Face Tough Injury Decision on Outfielder During Phillies Series

Blue Jays Face Tough Injury Decision on Outfielder During Phillies Series

Diamondbacks Should Target These Left-Handed Bats for Playoff Push

Diamondbacks Should Target These Left-Handed Bats for Playoff Push

Dodgers Named Best Trade Fit for Tarik Skubal in ESPN Proposal

Dodgers Named Best Trade Fit for Tarik Skubal in ESPN Proposal

Cubs Get Bad News on $68 Million Starter After Giants Loss

Cubs Get Bad News on $68 Million Starter After Giants Loss

Diamondbacks GM Reveals Two Deadline Priorities Amid Wild Card Push

Diamondbacks GM Reveals Two Deadline Priorities Amid Wild Card Push

Cubs Rotation Nightmare Worsens After Jameson Taillon Leaves Giants Game With Injury

Cubs Rotation Nightmare Worsens After Jameson Taillon Leaves Giants Game With Injury

Phillies Taking Notice of Brandon Marsh’s 2026 Breakout Amid All-Star Season

Phillies Taking Notice of Brandon Marsh’s 2026 Breakout Amid All-Star Season

Braves Rookie Reliever Makes History After Bullpen Emergency in Pirates Series

Braves Rookie Reliever Makes History After Bullpen Emergency in Pirates Series

Yankees Provide Update on Max Fried’s Rehab Before Red Sox Game

Yankees Provide Update on Max Fried’s Rehab Before Red Sox Game

Phillies Interim Manager Added to All-Star Game Staff Amid Impressive Turnaround

Phillies Interim Manager Added to All-Star Game Staff Amid Impressive Turnaround

Brewers Ace Jacob Misiorowski Continues Historic Run After Dominating Rockies

Brewers Ace Jacob Misiorowski Continues Historic Run After Dominating Rockies

Dodgers Make Tyler Glasnow Roster Move as Recovery Stalls

Dodgers Make Tyler Glasnow Roster Move as Recovery Stalls

Dodgers Finally Getting the Roki Sasaki They Expected

Dodgers Finally Getting the Roki Sasaki They Expected

5-Year MLB Pitcher Leaves Diamondbacks for KBO Opportunity

5-Year MLB Pitcher Leaves Diamondbacks for KBO Opportunity

Reds Give Positive Injury Update on Elly De La Cruz

Reds Give Positive Injury Update on Elly De La Cruz

Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho Decision Ahead of Orioles Game

Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho Decision Ahead of Orioles Game

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh Has Perfect Response to Facing Jhoan Duran

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh Has Perfect Response to Facing Jhoan Duran

Yankees’ Ben Rice Opens Up About Moving Forward Without Aaron Judge

Yankees’ Ben Rice Opens Up About Moving Forward Without Aaron Judge