Grant Young

Grant Young

Joined: Jun 10, 2024

Grant Young covers 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.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns addressed the media during his introductory press conference.

Aug 19, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) prior to the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Aug 14, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stands on the field before a ceremony to honor first baseman Pete Alonso (not pictured) for breaking the Mets all time home run record before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen spoke out after his team's brutal two-day stretch.

Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Stephen A. Smith didn't mince words about the New York Mets losing Edwin Diaz in free agency.

Mar 18, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets remain firmly in play for the best free agent available.

May 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets need to learn from this mistake in their free agency negotiations with Pete Alonso.

Mar 13, 2022; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez looks on as players take batting practice during spring training. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Former New York Mets co-hitting coach Eric Chavez is getting a kick out of Edwin Diaz signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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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New York Mets front office executive David Stearns is getting a lot of heat after Edwin Diaz signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 9.

Sep 20, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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New York Mets front office executive David Stearns spoke on the report of a rift between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns addressed the media during his introductory press conference.

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The New York Mets could center their trade focus on securing this star outfielder.

Apr 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (58) reacts in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The New York Mets have agreed to terms with a low-risk, high-reward reliever on December 8.

May 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (7) looks on before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

The sentiment around Brett Baty in the New York Mets' organization is much different from last year.

Oct 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) reacts after striking our in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The New York Mets could be in a great spot regarding Pete Alonso's free agency negotiations.

Aug 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) leaves the field after being removed from the game against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The New York Mets could make a major shift with their pitching staff if Edwin Diaz doesn't re-sign.