Rachael Millanta
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Rachael Millanta

Expertise:
MLB, Baseball
Education:
University of Technology Sydney, Southern Cross University
Location:
Chicago, Illinois

Experience

Rachael Millanta covers Major League Baseball for Heavy.com. An Australian native now residing in Chicago, Illinois, she previously covered the Chicago White Sox for SB Nation and led MLB and NHL coverage for BetMGM.

Outside of sportswriting, Rachael is an accomplished comedian and comedy writer, having performed at an extensive list of esteemed showcases and toured her critically acclaimed solo stand-up show Lower Your Expectations to Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, and more. Her award-winning television pilot, I Could Do That, spent numerous weeks on Coverfly's Red List from 2021-22, and her comedy and satire articles have been published in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Points In Case, and Slackjaw Humor, among others.

Education

Rachael Millanta holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Technology Sydney, as well as a Bachelor of Business from Southern Cross University.

Latest Articles From Rachael Millanta

  • Orioles ‘Might Lead in Snubs’ For All-Star Game

    The 2024 MLB All-Star rosters have been announced, and the Baltimore Orioles' three nods could easily have been a lot more.

  • Trade Proposal Could See SF Giants Target Rockies’ Starter

  • Trade Deadline Prediction Sees Braves Target White Sox Slugger

  • Trade Deadline Prediction Sees Phillies Target Mason Miller

  • Yankees Could Target ‘Dominant Reliever’ Mason Miller at Deadline

  • Orioles Would Be ‘Sensible’ to Target White Sox Starter at Deadline

    With the trade deadline approaching, the Baltimore Orioles may look to Garrett Crochet to bolster their injury-thinned starting rotation.

  • Cubs Lose Top Starter to Injured List

  • Astros to Target Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to ‘Solve the 1B Problem’

  • Astros’ Ace Justin Verlander ‘Progressing Slower’ Than Expected

  • Pitch Clock Violation Gives Rockies History-Making Walk-Off Win

  • Blue Jays Top Hitting Prospect Suspended for PED Violation

    Just two days after his major-league debut, the Toronto Blue Jays' Orelvis Martínez has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

  • Yankees’ Aaron Judge & Juan Soto Are AL MVP ‘Front-runners’

  • Trade Proposal Sends White Sox Slugger to Division-Rival Guardians

  • MLB Writer Suggests Yankees’ Infield ‘Could Be at Risk’ at Trade Deadline

  • White Sox Manager on Hot Seat After 14-Game Losing Streak

  • Mets Predicted To Be the ‘Epicenter of the Trade Deadline’

  • Orioles Starting Depth Dealt Major Blow as Trade Deadline Nears

  • White Sox ‘Resisting All Temptation’ to Move ‘Best Trade Asset’

  • Orioles Predicted to Target ‘Impact Closer’ at Trade Deadline

  • Yankees Predicted to Target Bullpen Depth at Trade Deadline

    The New York Yankees' bullpen has the second-best ERA in MLB, but with ongoing injury issues, acquiring another arm may be a priority.

  • White Sox Starter Listed as a ‘Pitcher Most Likely to Rebound’

  • Struggling Yankees Starter Listed as a ‘Pitcher Most Likely to Rebound’

  • Astros ‘Dismal Start’ Listed As ‘Biggest Surprise’ of Season

  • White Sox ‘Hoping to Trade’ Newly Acquired Slugger

  • Yankees Closer Says Team ‘Trending in a Good Direction’

    The New York Yankees' bullpen is leading MLB in ERA, and closer Clay Holmes is playing a huge role in their success.

  • Cubs Starter Owns Top-6 ERA in NL & Top-8 in Franchise History

  • White Sox Make MLB History With 8th Shutout Loss

  • Trade Proposal Would Send White Sox Reliever to Cubs at Deadline

  • Cubs’ Javier Assad Making Changes to Get Ahead in MLB

  • MLB Players’ Union Blames ‘Injury Epidemic’ on Pitch Clock

    The 2024 season opened less than two weeks ago, but more and more top pitchers are already finding themselves on the injured list.