Michael McDermott

Joined: Dec 3, 2024

Sep 3, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Breaking down every player in the Jeffrey Springs trade between Rays and Athletics

Aug 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown speaks with media before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Astros' championship window appears to be closing after Kyle Tucker trade

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Minus Soto and plus Fried, Yankees should leverage their strength to improve lineup

Jul 30, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks to the media about the MLB trade deadline before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Here’s how finalists from Garrett Crochet trade can pivot after Winter Meetings

Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

MLB Rumors: Max Fried has narrowed his destinations to 3 AL East teams

May 5, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) hits an RBI single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Willy Adames finds home as replacement for Giants legend at shortstop

Dec 7, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore (L) talks with Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer (R) prior to speaking with the media after announcing a trade of relief pitcher Wade Davis for outfielder Jorge Soler (both not pictured) on day three of the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.

Three teams who face the most pressure at the 2024 Winter Meetings

Jun 21, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley speaks at a ceremony celebrating his retirement before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-Imagn Images

One Phillies legend who deserves more Hall of Fame consideration in 2025

New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) pitches during the Game 1 of the wild-card playoff game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

The Athletics gamble on surprising free agent to anchor pitching staff in Sacramento

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Juan Soto deal is coming soon, and it's going to be worth a lot of money

Sep 22, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Fenway Park.

Aroldis Chapman signing signals Red Sox will likely move on from All-Star closer