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

  • White Sox ‘Hoping to Trade’ Newly Acquired Slugger

    Recently-acquired outfielder Tommy Pham has quickly become the best healthy player on the Chicago White Sox — and the White Sox know it.

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

  • 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

    After earning his spot in spring training, 26-year-old Javier Assad is quickly becoming a bright spot on the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation.

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

  • MLB Power Rankings 2024: Mookie Betts Puts Dodgers on Top

  • Guardians’ Starting Rotation Suffers Major Blow 9 Games Into Season

  • Mariners Called ‘Potential Fit’ for 2-Time All-Star Slugger

  • Ranking MLB Payrolls 2024: Mets On Top Even After Dodgers’ Billion Dollar Winter

    For the second consecutive season, the New York Mets have the highest payroll in MLB, but the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't far behind.

  • Cubs Left Scrambling After Ace’s Early Exit From Opening Day

  • Trade Could Send Jesús Luzardo to Yankees Before Opening Day

  • Rangers’ Bruce Bochy Urges Reunion With Ace Starter Before Opening Day

  • White Sox Look to Reunite With Controversial Former Starter

  • Giants Free Payroll As Link to 2-Time Cy Young Winner Endures

  • Phillies Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: Schwarber Leads Off

  • Trade Proposal Would Send White Sox Ace to Cubs Before Opening Day

  • Dodgers Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: Ohtani’s Hitting Rehab is ‘Officially Over’

  • Cubs Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: Pitching Remains a Weak Spot

    After narrowly missing out on a playoff berth last season, the Chicago Cubs are going into 2024 with a lot to prove.

  • Yankees Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: LeMahieu Leads Lineup

  • Trade Proposal Sends 3-Time All-Star Slugger to Cubs Before Opening Day

  • Blake Snell to Yankees Seems Unlikely with Bellinger-Type Deal

  • MLB Managers On the Hot Seat 2024: Aaron Boone Under Pressure

  • Dodgers’ Trade With Twins Paves Way For Kiké Hernandez’s $4 Million Return

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent Kiké Hernandez after trading outfielder Manuel Margot to the Minnesota Twins.

  • Ex-White Sox SS Tim Anderson Signs $5 Million Bargain Deal in NL East

  • Brewers Rework Deal With Gary Sánchez After Physical Reveals Issue

  • Mariners ‘Have Discussed’ Adding Matt Chapman As Free Agency Saga Drags On

  • Red Sox Land Injured Fan-Favorite Pitcher On $10 Million Deal

  • Brewers Reunite With Injured 2-Time All-Star On 2-Year Deal

    The Milwaukee Brewers have re-signed starter Brandon Woodruff on a two-year deal, despite shoulder surgery keeping him off the mound.