Grant Young

Grant Young

Joined: Jul 30, 2025

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.

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias introduces Craig Albernaz as the Baltimore Orioles new Manager at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Sep 19, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) smiles in the dugout during game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Left: Craig Albernaz looks at Right: President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias after being introduced as the Baltimore Orioles new Manager at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

May 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Baltimore Orioles hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first base Ryan Mountcastle (6) strikes out during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Orioles might have no choice but to trade Ryan Mountcastle if this scenario played out.

Sep 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle (6) stands in the dugout before the game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Orioles including Ryan Mountcastle in a trade for this southpaw pitcher makes too much sense.

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Craig Albernaz is introduced as the new Baltimore Orioles manager at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Orioles have one of baseball's best power hitters in their sights during free agency.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) reacts as Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) runs the bases on a three-run home run in the third inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The Dodgers won game 1 of the series, 10-5.

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The Baltimore Orioles appear to be in play for (almost) all of the best pitchers who could be traded this offseason.

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The Baltimore Orioles could execute a trade for this under-the-radar elite outfielder.

Aug 4, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) reacts after the top of the tenth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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One former Baltimore Orioles reliever sent a strong message about the team signing Ryan Helsley.

Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Would this deal compel the Baltimore Orioles to pull the trigger on trading Adley Rutschman?

Apr 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles hat and glove sits in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Orioles are in play for one of baseball's best free agent power hitters.

The Baltimore Orioles have been connected to one of the most compelling free agent pitchers.

Oct 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) speaks in a press conference before game five of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chris Bassitt needs to be on the Baltimore Orioles' radar this winter.

The Baltimore Orioles have a clear case to strike another deal with the Milwaukee Brewers this winter.

Jul 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) high-fives teammates in the dugout after being relieved for against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Grayson Rodriguez's honest admission on November 21 has the baseball community changing its opinions of the Baltimore Orioles trading him.