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

Yankees Have to Love Cody Bellinger Decision After Kyle Tucker’s Slow Start

Yankees Have to Love Cody Bellinger Decision After Kyle Tucker’s Slow Start

Yankees GM Explains How Aaron Judge Injury Escalated After IL Placement

Yankees GM Explains How Aaron Judge Injury Escalated After IL Placement

Mets Face Major Freddy Peralta Decision at Trade Deadline Amid Lost Season

Mets Face Major Freddy Peralta Decision at Trade Deadline Amid Lost Season

Yankees Turn to Top Outfield Prospect After Aaron Judge Injury

Yankees Turn to Top Outfield Prospect After Aaron Judge Injury

Dodgers Receive Positive Max Muncy Injury News After ‘Violent’ Collision vs. Diamondbacks

Dodgers Receive Positive Max Muncy Injury News After ‘Violent’ Collision vs. Diamondbacks

Yankees Turn to 2026 Breakout Star After Aaron Judge Injury, Testing Lineup Depth

Yankees Turn to 2026 Breakout Star After Aaron Judge Injury, Testing Lineup Depth

Red Sox’s Brayan Bello Gets Honest About Struggles Following Poor Start vs. Orioles

Red Sox’s Brayan Bello Gets Honest About Struggles Following Poor Start vs. Orioles

Yankees’ Aaron Judge to Consult Specialist as Injury Situation Worsens

Yankees’ Aaron Judge to Consult Specialist as Injury Situation Worsens

Diamondbacks Announce Plan for $45 Million Pitcher Following Corbin Burnes Setback

Diamondbacks Announce Plan for $45 Million Pitcher Following Corbin Burnes Setback

Former Yankees Standout Reliever Joins Hated AL East Rival Before Red Sox Series

Former Yankees Standout Reliever Joins Hated AL East Rival Before Red Sox Series

White Sox Weigh Deadline Strategy Amid 2026 Contention Push

White Sox Weigh Deadline Strategy Amid 2026 Contention Push

Phillies Third Base Plans Complicated by Top Prospect’s Injury Setback

Phillies Third Base Plans Complicated by Top Prospect’s Injury Setback

Cardinals Trade Rumors Involving Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Shut Down by NFL Insider

Cardinals Trade Rumors Involving Pro Bowl Pass Rusher Shut Down by NFL Insider

Former Giants Pitcher Kyle Harrison Dominates San Francisco in Revenge Game

Former Giants Pitcher Kyle Harrison Dominates San Francisco in Revenge Game

Red Sox Receive Garrett Crochet Injury Diagnosis After Rehab Setback

Red Sox Receive Garrett Crochet Injury Diagnosis After Rehab Setback

Astros Announce Josh Hader Role After Return from Injury

Astros Announce Josh Hader Role After Return from Injury

Blue Jays Provide Encouraging Update on Star Catcher’s Rehab Ahead of Braves Series

Blue Jays Provide Encouraging Update on Star Catcher’s Rehab Ahead of Braves Series

Yankees Disclose New Aaron Judge Injury After Removal From Lineup vs. Guardians

Yankees Disclose New Aaron Judge Injury After Removal From Lineup vs. Guardians

Yankees Announce Role Change for Pitching Prospect Amid Bullpen Woes

Yankees Announce Role Change for Pitching Prospect Amid Bullpen Woes

MLB Insider Makes Hall of Fame Prediction for Former Mets Ace Jacob deGrom

MLB Insider Makes Hall of Fame Prediction for Former Mets Ace Jacob deGrom

White Sox Predicted to Draft UCLA Star Infielder by Majority of MLB Evaluators

White Sox Predicted to Draft UCLA Star Infielder by Majority of MLB Evaluators

Brewers Linked to Tarik Skubal as Missing Piece in World Series Push

Brewers Linked to Tarik Skubal as Missing Piece in World Series Push

Diamondbacks’ $7.5 Million Gamble Is Turning Into a Massive Bargain

Diamondbacks’ $7.5 Million Gamble Is Turning Into a Massive Bargain

Reds Reveal Recovery Timeline for Elly De La Cruz

Reds Reveal Recovery Timeline for Elly De La Cruz

Reds Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Elly De La Cruz Injury News

Reds Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Elly De La Cruz Injury News

Red Sox Face Decision on Veteran Reliever Ahead of Opt-Out Deadline

Red Sox Face Decision on Veteran Reliever Ahead of Opt-Out Deadline

Dodgers Give Concerning Update on $136.5 Million Starter’s Rehab

Dodgers Give Concerning Update on $136.5 Million Starter’s Rehab

Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Ends Stunning Home Run Drought

Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Ends Stunning Home Run Drought

Tigers ‘Trending’ Toward Tarik Skubal Trade, Says MLB Insider

Tigers ‘Trending’ Toward Tarik Skubal Trade, Says MLB Insider

Bobby Valentine Opens Up About Iconic Disguise Incident Before Mets Induction

Bobby Valentine Opens Up About Iconic Disguise Incident Before Mets Induction