Grant Young

Grant Young

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 12, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Fox broadcaster interviews New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) after getting the game winning hit against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Yankees' Juan Soto Expresses Excitement About Free Agency After Historic Night

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto sent a clear message about free agency after Tuesday's win.

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Sep 9, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) tosses his bat after hitting a three run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Breakout Rookie Deemed Yankees' Most 'Indispensable Under-The-Radar' Player

One underrated New York Yankees standout received his much-deserved flowers on Tuesday.

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Aug 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (left) and coach Andy Fox (right) prior to the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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MLB Makes Decision on Alex Cora After Hinting Red Sox Threw at Yankees' Aaron Judge

The MLB has decided whether to punish Red Sox manager Alex Cora for controversial comments he made regarding Aaron Judge over the weekend.

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Sep 11, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) celebrates after hitting a game winning RBI single during the eleventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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This Major Lineup Change Could Unleash Yankees Lineup, Per Insider

An MLB insider is convinced that one lineup tweak could make a major difference for the New York Yankees.

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Sep 13, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) looks back from the dug out during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Insider Suggests Yankees Take This Strategy With Aaron Judge to Help Title Chances

A prominent insider made an eye-turning claim about the Yankees' usage of Aaron Judge.

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Sep 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a single against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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NL Contender Surprisingly Expected to Bid for Yankees' Juan Soto in Free Agency

One surprising NL team is expected to make a major push at signing Juan Soto this offseason.

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Aug 14, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Yankees Named Potential Fit For Top International Starter

The New York Yankees could be in play for perhaps the best potential international free agent this offseason.

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Sep 15, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA;  New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) prepares to take the field against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Yankees' Aaron Judge Addresses Being Thrown At By Red Sox

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge got honest about the Boston Red Sox trying to hit him with a pitch during Saturday's game.

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Sep 13, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates in the dug out after hitting a grand slam home run during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Alex Cora Indicates Red Sox Tried Throwing at Yankees' Aaron Judge

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora made a surprising admission on Sunday.

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Sep 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole Admits Regret Over Intentional Walk to Rafael Devers

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole got honest about the decision to intentionally walk Rafael Devers during Saturday's game.

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Aug 16, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) stands in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles  at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Heated Alex Cora Claims Yankees' Gerrit Cole HBP on Rafael Devers Was 'Intentional'

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was not happy about Yankees ace Gerrit Cole hitting Rafael Devers with a pitch in the first inning.

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Jul 12, 2020; Bronx, New York, United States; A view of the  New York Yankees logo and seat number of an empty seat during a simulated game during summer camp workouts at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Yankees Deemed 'Threat' to Swipe All-Star Closer From Rival

The New York Yankees are well-positioned to secure one of their arch-rival's best assets this offseason.

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