Logan VanDine

Logan VanDine

Joined: Aug 20, 2024

Logan VanDine is a contributing writer for On SI's Mets. Logan is a graduate of Rider University where he majored in Sports Media and minored in Sports Studies. During his time at Rider, Logan worked for Rider's radio station, 107.7 The Bronc as a sports host, producer and broadcaster, and for the school's paper: The Rider News. He began his time with The Rider News as a section writer for sports and was a copy editor for two years followed by being one of the sports editors during his senior year. Logan also placed third in the New Jersey Press Foundation Awards for sports feature writing. Aside from his work at On SI, he is also a writer for FanSided covering the New York Giants and Mets and also covers the Giants for Total Apex Sports. Give him a follow on X: @VandineLogan

Mar 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Mar 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third base coach Tim Leiper (63) congratulates New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) for hitting a walk off three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eleventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Mar 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Brett Baty (7) reacts after hitting an RBI triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mar 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) speaks at a press conference before his team's opening day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Brett Baty (7) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Losing Francisco Lindor to another injury would be devastating, but the Mets need this particular player healthy this season.

Feb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jorge Polanco (11) works during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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With Pete Alonso no longer at first base, are the Mets in danger of a shaky situation at the position leading up to Opening Day?

Mar 3, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) delivers a pitch against Nicaragua during the fourth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Mets have informed future Hall of Fame closer Craig Kimbrel that he will not be on the Opening Day roster.

Apr 15, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose serves as master of ceremonies during the Tom Seaver Statue unveiling ceremony prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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After over 30 years of calling Mets games, radio play-by-play announcer Howie Rose is set to retire after this season.

Mar 6, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (59) walks off the field against the Miami Marlins after the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

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Despite his velocity still being down this spring, Sean Manaea is confident it won't be a problem in the regular season.

Mar 10, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; United States starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) pitches against Italy in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Nolan McLean will already be pitching the game of his life tomorrow in the WBC Championship.

Mar 15, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Mike Tauchman (50) goes from first to third base on a hit by shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) against the Toronto Blue Jays at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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As Opening Day draws near in less than two weeks, the Mets have yet to figure out who will be their starting right fielder.

Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor (12) speaks to bench coach Kai Correa (not pictured) during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Francisco Lindor is slated to play four to five innings on Thursday in a minor league game.

Feb 25, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong (21) talks with catcher Hayden Senger (6) after giving up a three-run home run in the third inning to the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

The Mets are optioning Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse, signaling that he will most likely begin the regular season in the minors.

Jul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

With Juan Soto at the World Baseball Classic, A.J. Ewing has seized every opportunity he's had this spring.

The New York Mets' Carson Benge heads to the dugout after hitting a home run against Israel in a spring training game, March 4, 2026, at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. Mets won 5-2.

Although Carson Benge has strung together a great spring, the Mets have not made a decision on him yet.

Feb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms up against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Freddy Peralta is open to staying with the Mets beyond this season.