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.

Alex Bregman

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

New Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera

Jun 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) on deck against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Cubs are showing trade interest in an intriguing young pitcher.

Chicago Cubs President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer looks on before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

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Perhaps Chicago Cubs fans should temper their expectations for the rest of this offseason.

Craig Counsell

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Don't count the Chicago Cubs out on this elite free agent quite yet.

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Bo Bichette

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The Chicago Cubs are eyeing an elite free agent, but face an all-too-familiar issue in trying to sign him.

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

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The Chicago Cubs got a great update regarding their pursuit of Alex Bregman.

Yomiuri Giants first baseman Kazuma Okamoto (25) fields a ground ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Tokyo Dome.

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The Chicago Cubs should consider signing Kazuma Okamoto for this reason, and it makes a lot of sense.

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.

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Not every MLB insider is convinced the Chicago Cubs were keen on Tatsuya Imai.

Mar 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) reacts during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Chicago Cubs fans will be concerned about the latest sentiment regarding Alex Bregman.

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The Cubs appear to have a clear game plan after losing out on Tatsuya Imai.

Jed Hoyer

The Chicago Cubs are still in for Ranger Suarez, but will they be able to land him for a price they are willing to pay?

The Chicago Cubs are in prime position to land one of baseball's elite free agents ahead of his posting deadline.

Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third base Alex Bregman (2) walks on the field in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Cubs might have to make a controversial decision if they want to sign Alex Bregman in free agency.