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’ Budding Ace Named Overwhelming NL Rookie of the Year Favorite

Mets’ Budding Ace Named Overwhelming NL Rookie of the Year Favorite

Diamondbacks Trade Postseason Hero to Division Rival For Prospect

Diamondbacks Trade Postseason Hero to Division Rival For Prospect

Astros Welcome Back $54 Million Starter From Injury

Astros Welcome Back $54 Million Starter From Injury

Mets Promote Top Prospect Amid Luis Robert Jr. Injury Concerns

Mets Promote Top Prospect Amid Luis Robert Jr. Injury Concerns

Blue Jays Ace Achieves Major Career Milestone vs. Rays

Blue Jays Ace Achieves Major Career Milestone vs. Rays

Yankees Deliver Update on Injured Slugger Ahead of Orioles Series

Yankees Deliver Update on Injured Slugger Ahead of Orioles Series

Phillies $104 Million Ace Crowned National League Player of the Week

Phillies $104 Million Ace Crowned National League Player of the Week

MLB Insider Reveals Giants’ Motivation Behind Patrick Bailey Trade

MLB Insider Reveals Giants’ Motivation Behind Patrick Bailey Trade

Latest Mock from The Athletic Has White Sox Making a Shocking Draft Decision

Latest Mock from The Athletic Has White Sox Making a Shocking Draft Decision

Dodgers Tip Hand at Potential Mookie Betts Roster Move

Dodgers Tip Hand at Potential Mookie Betts Roster Move

Phillies to Face Former Postseason Hero in Red Sox Series

Phillies to Face Former Postseason Hero in Red Sox Series

Dodgers Shuffle Bullpen Ahead of Braves Series Finale

Dodgers Shuffle Bullpen Ahead of Braves Series Finale

Phillies All-Star Bounces Back with Big Game After Two-Day Reset

Phillies All-Star Bounces Back with Big Game After Two-Day Reset

Cubs $6 Million Reliever Shut Down After Experiencing Setback

Cubs $6 Million Reliever Shut Down After Experiencing Setback

MLB Reacts to Jacob Misiorowski’s Record-Setting Start Against Yankees

MLB Reacts to Jacob Misiorowski’s Record-Setting Start Against Yankees

White Sox Slugger Munetaka Murakami Slugs Historic Homer vs. Mariners

White Sox Slugger Munetaka Murakami Slugs Historic Homer vs. Mariners

Diamondbacks Receiving Interest for DFA’d Outfielder, per GM

Diamondbacks Receiving Interest for DFA’d Outfielder, per GM

Phillies Manager Reveals When Struggling All-Star Will Return to Lineup

Phillies Manager Reveals When Struggling All-Star Will Return to Lineup

Reds Provide Update on Star Slugger’s Return from Injury

Reds Provide Update on Star Slugger’s Return from Injury

Cardinals Sign First-Rounder Jeremiyah Love to Record Contract

Cardinals Sign First-Rounder Jeremiyah Love to Record Contract

Royals Get Concerning Injury Updates on Two Key Pitchers

Royals Get Concerning Injury Updates on Two Key Pitchers

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Makes Decision Ahead of Camp

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Makes Decision Ahead of Camp

Mets Receive Encouraging Update on Injured Starting Pitcher

Mets Receive Encouraging Update on Injured Starting Pitcher

Reds Get Bad News Concerning $20 Million Closer

Reds Get Bad News Concerning $20 Million Closer

Diamondbacks’ Rotation Gets Dangerously Thin After Merrill Kelly Update

Diamondbacks’ Rotation Gets Dangerously Thin After Merrill Kelly Update

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray Narrative Takes a Turn After New Report

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray Narrative Takes a Turn After New Report

Cardinals Coach Mike LaFleur Outlines Plan for Marvin Harrison Jr.

Cardinals Coach Mike LaFleur Outlines Plan for Marvin Harrison Jr.

Cardinals GM Keeps Options Open at QB Amid Kyler Murray Trade Rumors

Cardinals GM Keeps Options Open at QB Amid Kyler Murray Trade Rumors

Cardinals Could Turn to Former First-Rounder to Replace Kyler Murray

Cardinals Could Turn to Former First-Rounder to Replace Kyler Murray

Cardinals Expected to Land Highly-Coveted Free Agent QB

Cardinals Expected to Land Highly-Coveted Free Agent QB