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Grant Young

Grant Young

Joined: Jun 10, 2024

Grant Young covers the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, and Women’s Basketball for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco, where he also played Division 1 baseball for five years. He believes Mark Teixeira should have been a first ballot MLB Hall of Fame inductee.

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) looks on during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Mets' Playoff Foe Could Have 'An Edge' in Corbin Burnes Sweepstakes

The New York Mets can't compete with baseball's best team in one aspect of signing Corbin Burnes.

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Jul 19, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Intriguing Trade Proposal Would Send Star Outfielder to Mets

A hypothetical trade proposal would sent a slugger with superstar upside to the New York Mets.

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Sep 18, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a one run single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Star Infielder Called a Trade Fit For New York Mets This Offseason

The New York Mets could pursue an all-time great defender on the trade market this winter.

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Sep 19, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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Mets Linked to Underrated AL Hurler in Free Agency

The New York Mets have been predicted to sign a surging AL starting pitcher this offseason.

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Jul 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Here's Why Juan Soto Could Prefer Mets' Rival in Free Agency

One of the New York Mets' biggest rivals have a unique advantage in this offseason's Juan Soto sweepstakes.

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Oct 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) prepares to pitch in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Mets Hurler Predicted to Sign With AL Playoff Team

One of the New York Mets' most important pitchers in 2024 has been predicted to leave New York for an American League team.

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Jul 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) flips his bat after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Surprising Team Viewed as 'Biggest Threat' to Mets in Acquiring Juan Soto

The Yankees aren't the only AL East team that the New York Mets should be worried about in the Juan Soto Sweepstakes.

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Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (59) reacts in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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New York Mets' Ace Predicted to Sign With AL West Club

New York Mets star hurler Sean Manaea has been predicted to join an American League team in free agency.

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Oct 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Insider Conveys Why Mets' NL Foe 'Make Sense' For Pete Alonso

Jon Heyman believes one of the New York Mets' NL contenders "make sense" for Pete Alonso in free agency.

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Aug 8, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; A New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Insider Reveals Mets' 'Absolute Number One Priority' in Free Agency

A prominent MLB insider set the record straight about exactly who the New York Mets are looking to acquire in free agency.

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Sep 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) catches a fly ball hit by Baltimore Orioles left fielder Colton Cowser (17) to end the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Should Mets Make Another Run at Star Slugger?

The New York Mets have been urged to pursue (again) one of baseball's best infielders this offseason.

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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
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Mets' 'Offseason Shopping List' Reveals Likely Free Agency Strategy

The New York Mets have their work cut out for them when it comes to procuring a successful offseason.

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