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 Power Rankings 2024: Mookie Betts Puts Dodgers on Top

MLB Power Rankings 2024: Mookie Betts Puts Dodgers on Top

Guardians’ Starting Rotation Suffers Major Blow 9 Games Into Season

Guardians’ Starting Rotation Suffers Major Blow 9 Games Into Season

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trade Could Send Jesús Luzardo to Yankees Before Opening Day

Trade Could Send Jesús Luzardo to Yankees Before Opening Day

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

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

White Sox Look to Reunite With Controversial Former Starter

White Sox Look to Reunite With Controversial Former Starter

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

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

Phillies Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: Schwarber Leads Off

Phillies Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: Schwarber Leads Off

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

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’

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

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

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

Yankees Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: LeMahieu Leads Lineup

Yankees Opening Day 2024 Roster Projection: LeMahieu Leads Lineup

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

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

Blake Snell to Yankees Seems Unlikely with Bellinger-Type Deal

Blake Snell to Yankees Seems Unlikely with Bellinger-Type Deal

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

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

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

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

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

Brewers Rework Deal With Gary Sánchez After Physical Reveals Issue

Brewers Rework Deal With Gary Sánchez After Physical Reveals Issue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Padres Land Switch-Hitting Outfielder On $1 Million Deal

Padres Land Switch-Hitting Outfielder On $1 Million Deal

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

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