Michael McDermott
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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

Mets Part Ways with Future Hall of Fame Closer with 440 Career Saves

Mets Part Ways with Future Hall of Fame Closer with 440 Career Saves

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Facing Critical 2026 Season After Coaching Change

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Facing Critical 2026 Season After Coaching Change

Giants Pitcher in Rafael Devers Trade Thriving with Brewers

Giants Pitcher in Rafael Devers Trade Thriving with Brewers

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Making Strong Case to Join Rotation After Dominant Triple-A Start

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Making Strong Case to Join Rotation After Dominant Triple-A Start

Former Angels Star Questions Handling of Pitcher Taken With Ohtani Comp Pick

Former Angels Star Questions Handling of Pitcher Taken With Ohtani Comp Pick

Mets Mull Pitching Prospect’s Promotion Ahead of Marlins Series

Mets Mull Pitching Prospect’s Promotion Ahead of Marlins Series

Yankees Face Infield Roster Crunch as Jose Caballero Nears Return

Yankees Face Infield Roster Crunch as Jose Caballero Nears Return

Phillies Have Serious Problem With $172 Million Starter

Phillies Have Serious Problem With $172 Million Starter

Diamondbacks Release Opening Day Reliever with 19.64 ERA

Diamondbacks Release Opening Day Reliever with 19.64 ERA

Blue Jays, Yankees May Have Found Their Next Great Pitching Rivalry

Blue Jays, Yankees May Have Found Their Next Great Pitching Rivalry

Cubs Lose Another Starter Midgame as Rotation Injuries Continue to Mount

Cubs Lose Another Starter Midgame as Rotation Injuries Continue to Mount

Orioles Broadcaster Calls Out Team Following Another Brutal Loss to Rays

Orioles Broadcaster Calls Out Team Following Another Brutal Loss to Rays

Blue Jays Face Rotation Crisis After $131 Million Starter’s Tommy John Surgery

Blue Jays Face Rotation Crisis After $131 Million Starter’s Tommy John Surgery

Mets Clear Path for Pitching Prospect’s MLB Debut vs. Nationals

Mets Clear Path for Pitching Prospect’s MLB Debut vs. Nationals

Yankees Breakout Starter Excited to Start Rivalry With Blue Jays Rookie

Yankees Breakout Starter Excited to Start Rivalry With Blue Jays Rookie

Giants Manager Takes Blame for ‘Wrong Decision’ Ahead of Diamondbacks Walk-Off Homer

Giants Manager Takes Blame for ‘Wrong Decision’ Ahead of Diamondbacks Walk-Off Homer

Mets Under Fire for Rookie’s Jersey Number Decision for MLB Debut

Mets Under Fire for Rookie’s Jersey Number Decision for MLB Debut

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Sends Message to Teammate Borrowing His Pants

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Sends Message to Teammate Borrowing His Pants

Twins Dealt Major Blow as Emerging Star Heads to IL

Twins Dealt Major Blow as Emerging Star Heads to IL

Twins Send Former No. 1 Overall Pick to Minors Amid Struggles

Twins Send Former No. 1 Overall Pick to Minors Amid Struggles

Giants Suffer Trio of Injuries in Brutal Loss to Diamondbacks

Giants Suffer Trio of Injuries in Brutal Loss to Diamondbacks

Dodgers’ Blake Snell Undergoing Procedure That Could Speed Return

Dodgers’ Blake Snell Undergoing Procedure That Could Speed Return

Gerrit Cole Decision ‘On the Table’ for Yankees Amid Rotation Injuries

Gerrit Cole Decision ‘On the Table’ for Yankees Amid Rotation Injuries

Yankees Add Fresh Arm to Depleted Bullpen as Pitching Questions Continue to Grow

Yankees Add Fresh Arm to Depleted Bullpen as Pitching Questions Continue to Grow

Red Sox Face Tough Decision on Struggling Starter as Garrett Crochet Nears Return

Red Sox Face Tough Decision on Struggling Starter as Garrett Crochet Nears Return

Phillies Aggressively Promote 2025 First-Rounder Amid Breakout Season

Phillies Aggressively Promote 2025 First-Rounder Amid Breakout Season

Social Media Reacts to Phillies’ Stunning 2026 Turnaround

Social Media Reacts to Phillies’ Stunning 2026 Turnaround

Mariners Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut as Brendan Donovan Hits Injured List

Mariners Promote Top Prospect for MLB Debut as Brendan Donovan Hits Injured List

Former Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito Lands Another MLB Opportunity

Former Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito Lands Another MLB Opportunity

Blue Jays Promote Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Mounting Injuries

Blue Jays Promote Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut Amid Mounting Injuries