Logan VanDine

Joined: Aug 20, 2024

Logan VanDine is a contributing writer for On SI's Mets and Yankees websites. 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

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (24) celebrates with first base coach Travis Chapman (75) after hitting a RBI single during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Yankees Free Agent Alex Verdugo Looking at One-Year 'Prove It' Deal on Open Market

Jul 29, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Dominic Smith (2) runs out the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Why Scout Believes Dom Smith Was a Good Addition For The Yankees

Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) makes a catch in foul territory as a New York Yankees fan interferes during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Yankees Fans Banned From All MLB Stadiums For World Series Incident With Mookie Betts

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Yankees Remain in on Roki Sasaki in Free Agency Sweepstakes, Per Insider

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) reacts after hitting a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Could Yankees' Free Agent Gleyber Torres Join the Blue Jays?

Will the Yankees' AL East rivals target free agent second baseman Gleyber Torres?

Jun 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Colten Brewer (54) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Yankees Reunite With Veteran Relief Pitcher on Minor League Deal

The Yankees are adding more depth to their bullpen by reuniting with a right-handed reliever on a minor league deal.

Sep 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Cody Bellinger (24) greets by center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (52) after scoring a run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Yankees, Cubs Expected to 'Eventually' Agree on Trade as Talks Continue

Are the Yankees getting closer to acquiring a much-needed All-Star bat in their lineup?

Dec 12, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto poses for photos during his introductory press conference at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Rich Eisen Doesn't Hold Back on Juan Soto's Yankees-Mets Comment

Lifelong Yankees fan Rich Eisen was not too happy about this latest comment by Juan Soto.

Sep 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first base Christian Walker (53) runs off a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Yankees Reportedly Pushing for Gold Glove First Baseman

With the Yankees in need of a starting first baseman next season, reports are swirling that the team has resumed contract talks with this Gold Glove first baseman.

Sep 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Why Yankees Didn't Make an Offer to Blake Snell

The Bronx Bombers losing out on Blake Snell to the Los Angeles Dodgers hurts even more after this explanation from Brian Cashman.

Oct 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Star First Baseman 'Doesn't Appear to Be' a Yankees' Free Agent Target

Despite the Yankees in need of a starting first baseman, free agent slugger Pete Alonso doesn't appear to be on their radar this offseason.

Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) is introduced before playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Report: Yankees Increase Juan Soto Bid With Historic Offer

The Bronx Bombers are making their intentions clear in their attempt to bring back free-agent superstar Juan Soto.

Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Yankees Had Encouraging Meetings With Pair of Prized Free Agent Starters

The New York Yankees reportedly met with two of the top remaining starting pitchers on the free agent market.

Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) before playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Report: Where Juan Soto Sweepstakes Currently Stands

It sounds like we could be getting closer to a decision in the sweepstakes for superstar free agent outfielder Juan Soto.

Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle (41) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Yankees, High-Leverage Reliever Have Interest in Reunion

The Yankees and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle are reportedly interested in a reunion for the 2025 season.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws during the first inning of their wild-card playoff game against the New York Mets Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Ex-Yankees Disappointing Starter Signs $34 Million Deal with Rival

Starting pitcher Frankie Montas has signed with the Yankees' cross-town rival after a disappointing stint in the Bronx.