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

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

    Spring training games are underway and Opening Day is just around the corner, so which managers are on the hot seat to start 2024?

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

  • 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

    Three-time All-Star Liam Hendriks has agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, though unlikely to pitch until the All-Star Break.

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

  • Phillies Want Jordan Montgomery, but He ‘Isn’t Ready’ for Deal Offer: Report

  • Phillies Land 3-Time All-Star on $8 Million Deal

  • Marcus Stroman Hypes Up Cody Bellinger As Free-Agency Saga Drags On

  • Padres’ SS Ha-Seong Kim ‘Drawing Strong Interest’ In Trade Talks

    With free agency looming after the 2024 season, fan-favorite Ha-Seong Kim could be on the move sooner rather than later.

  • SF Giants’ New Signing Could Open Door for Cubs to Close on All-Star Slugger

  • Padres Land Switch-Hitting Outfielder On $1 Million Deal

  • MLB Power Rankings 2024: Dodgers On Top After Billion-Dollar Winter

  • Padres ‘Keeping Tabs on Rotation Depth’ Before Opening Day: Reports

  • Red Sox Could Make ‘Late Push’ For Jordan Montgomery — If Rangers Don’t Strike

  • Mets Closing in on 6-Time All-Star Slugger: Report

  • Giants ‘In Talks’ With Former 40 HR Slugger: Report

  • Brewers SS Willy Adames Is ‘Available for Trade’: Report

  • Dodgers GM Gives Update on Possible Return of Clayton Kershaw

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent over $1 billion overhauling their rotation this winter, but Clayton Kershaw's return is still on the table.

  • Mets ‘Close’ to Deal With Lefty Reliever: Report

  • Mariners ‘Quietly Entered Trade Talks’ For White Sox Ace Dylan Cease: Report

  • Yankees & Mets Compete to Sign Free Agent Reliever

  • Ex-White Sox SS Tim Anderson’s Quiet Free Agency Could End With Marlins

  • Blue Jays ‘Continue to Talk’ to Ex-Marlins Slugger: Reports

    Slugger Jorge Soler is still on the market, but as one of the better hitters left in free agency, that's likely to change very soon.

  • Diamondbacks Add $12.5 Million Lefty Power Hitter

  • Nationals Take $5 Million Risk on Up-And-Down Slugger

  • Ex-Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins Lands $34 Million Deal in NL Central

  • White Sox Unlikely to Move Dylan Cease This Winter: Report

  • Pirates Retool Bullpen With $10.5 Million 7-Time All-Star

    The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman on a one-year, $10.5 million deal.