Grant Young

Grant Young

Joined: Oct 7, 2025

Grant Young is a Staff Writer for On SI’s Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Boxing, Indiana Fever, and Women’s Fastbreak sites. Before joining SI in 2024, he wrote for various boxing and sports verticals such as FanBuzz and NY Fights. Young has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in creative writing with an emphasis on sports nonfiction from the University of San Francisco, where he played five seasons of Division 1 baseball. He fought Muay Thai professionally in Thailand in 2023, loves a good essay, and is driven crazy trying to handle a pitpull puppy named Aura. Young lives in San Diego and was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) reacts during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Sep 20, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) stands in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) argues during a September 9, 2025 game

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Cubs have eyes on a closer in free agency that signals an offseason bullpen strategy.

Jul 13, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) prior to the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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One MLB insider addressed whether the Chicago Cubs might trade Nico Hoerner this offseason.

Jan 12, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer talks to the media after introducing pitcher Shota Imanaga (not pictured) during a press conference at Loews Chicago Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Cubs are among the top suitors for one of baseball's most prized free agents.

May 16, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs out of the dugout before the start of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Cubs could prefer this free agent third baseman over Alex Bregman.

Jan 12, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer talks to the media after introducing pitcher Shota Imanaga (not pictured) during a press conference at Loews Chicago Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Catch up on the latest Chicago Cubs news, including the latest on Zac Gallen, Alex Bregman, Michael King and Tatsuya Imai.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen

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There's a clear reason why Zac Gallen would want to join the Chicago Cubs in free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen

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Reports about free agent pitcher Zac Gallen signing with the Chicago Cubs are being thrown into question.

Jun 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs third base Matt Shaw (6) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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Matt Shaw's future at third base for the Chicago Cubs could be in flux this offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez

The Chicago Cubs seem to be in play for four of the five best free agent starting pitchers available.

Aug 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) gestures on the field before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs appear willing to ditch their presumed offseason strategy for this All-Star infielder.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Chicago Cubs fans should be excited about their front office's reported free agency budget this winter.

Aug 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (12) against the Seattle Mariners at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs have a division rival to worry about when pursuing Kyle Schwarber in free agency.