Michael McDermott
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Michael McDermott

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MLB Coverage, Breaking News, MLB Analysis
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Phoenix, Arizona

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Michael McDermott covers MLB and the Arizona Cardinals for Heavy Sports. He's previously published content for SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, and FanSided since 2015. Michael 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 Mariners Closer Paul Sewald DFA’d by Current Team

Former Mariners Closer Paul Sewald DFA’d by Current Team

Cardinals’ Hall of Fame Game Pulls Biggest TV Audience in Years

Cardinals’ Hall of Fame Game Pulls Biggest TV Audience in Years

Diamondbacks Get 3.07 ERA Starter Back From Injury Before Rockies Series

Diamondbacks Get 3.07 ERA Starter Back From Injury Before Rockies Series

Cardinals Giving Carson Beck a Bigger Workload in Training Camp

Cardinals Giving Carson Beck a Bigger Workload in Training Camp

Phillies Reveal Concerning Injury for Caleb Kilian After Blue Jays Win

Phillies Reveal Concerning Injury for Caleb Kilian After Blue Jays Win

Cardinals Add Tight End, Linebacker to Training Camp Roster After Tryout

Cardinals Add Tight End, Linebacker to Training Camp Roster After Tryout

Phillies’ Luis Arraez Trade Almost Fell Apart, Insider Reveals

Phillies’ Luis Arraez Trade Almost Fell Apart, Insider Reveals

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Passes MLB Legend on Strikeout List vs. Phillies

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Passes MLB Legend on Strikeout List vs. Phillies

Phillies’ Aaron Nola Reaches Major Career Milestone vs. Blue Jays

Phillies’ Aaron Nola Reaches Major Career Milestone vs. Blue Jays

Cardinals Lose Two Veterans For Season Following Hall of Fame Game

Cardinals Lose Two Veterans For Season Following Hall of Fame Game

Yankees’ Father-Son Duo Take in Old Timers Day For First Time

Yankees’ Father-Son Duo Take in Old Timers Day For First Time

Cardinals’ Legend Larry Fitzgerald Sends Heartfelt Message to Fans During Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Cardinals’ Legend Larry Fitzgerald Sends Heartfelt Message to Fans During Hall of Fame Induction Speech

White Sox Promote Top Pitching Prospect For MLB Debut During Guardians Series

White Sox Promote Top Pitching Prospect For MLB Debut During Guardians Series

Giants Announce Devastating Matt Chapman Injury News Before Tigers Series

Giants Announce Devastating Matt Chapman Injury News Before Tigers Series

Dodgers Get Good Freddie Freeman Injury News Before Diamondbacks Series

Dodgers Get Good Freddie Freeman Injury News Before Diamondbacks Series

Carson Beck’s Cardinals Debut Impresses NFL Hall of Famer

Carson Beck’s Cardinals Debut Impresses NFL Hall of Famer

Red Sox Reliever Claimed by Angels on Waivers After DFA

Red Sox Reliever Claimed by Angels on Waivers After DFA

Minnesota Twins Promote Top Infield Prospect for MLB Debut Before Brewers Series

Minnesota Twins Promote Top Infield Prospect for MLB Debut Before Brewers Series

Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur Got Surprise Phone Call Before NFL Coaching Debut in Hall of Fame Game

Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur Got Surprise Phone Call Before NFL Coaching Debut in Hall of Fame Game

Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur Praises Rookie’s Performance vs. Panthers in Hall of Fame Game

Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur Praises Rookie’s Performance vs. Panthers in Hall of Fame Game

MLB Hall of Fame Urged to Induct Giants’ Legendary Broadcast Duo Together

MLB Hall of Fame Urged to Induct Giants’ Legendary Broadcast Duo Together

Phillies Praised for Deadline Deal to Land Giants All-Star by MLB Insider

Phillies Praised for Deadline Deal to Land Giants All-Star by MLB Insider

Cardinals Have Special Reason to Thank NFL Referee Officiating Hall of Fame Game

Cardinals Have Special Reason to Thank NFL Referee Officiating Hall of Fame Game

Cubs Lose 4-Year MLB Reliever to Royals on Waivers

Cubs Lose 4-Year MLB Reliever to Royals on Waivers

Mariners Reliever, Manager Suspended by MLB After Benches-Clearing Incident vs. Tigers

Mariners Reliever, Manager Suspended by MLB After Benches-Clearing Incident vs. Tigers

Former Cardinals First-Rounder Named ‘Breakout’ Player for 2026 Season

Former Cardinals First-Rounder Named ‘Breakout’ Player for 2026 Season

Reds Provide Disappointing Injury Update on $53 Million Ace During Athletics Series

Reds Provide Disappointing Injury Update on $53 Million Ace During Athletics Series

Phillies Outfielder Derek Hill Exits Game vs. Nationals After Brutal Injury

Phillies Outfielder Derek Hill Exits Game vs. Nationals After Brutal Injury

Dodgers Provide Positive Freddie Freeman Injury Update After Cubs Loss

Dodgers Provide Positive Freddie Freeman Injury Update After Cubs Loss

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes MVP Statement in Sweep of Dodgers

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes MVP Statement in Sweep of Dodgers