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A former Tennessee Vols baseball standout was included in a major MLB trade rumor this weekend. Former Vols RHP Blade Tidwell, who made his MLB debut

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / May 11

Report: Mets Checked In On Luis Robert, White Sox Eyeing Tidwell

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the New York Mets are one of the teams to check in on outfielder Luis Robert Jr.. The Chicago White Sox are reportedly eyeing pitcher Blade Tidwell in return.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Mets' Blade Tidwell Breaks Silence After MLB Debut Against Cardinals

There’s a certain poetry in a debut—a symmetry between the past and the present, when a ballplayer’s journey from potential to performance begins its next chapter under the harsh fluorescence of the big leagues.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 5

Blade Tidwell’s Debut a Mixed Bag

Blade Tidwell, the Mets’ No. 15 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, got the ball in Game 1 of the doubleheader in St.Louis on Sunday for his debut. As exciting as debut day can be for a player, it was a mixed bag for Tidwell.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Mets Announce Move After Loss to Cardinals

The New York Mets lost 6-5 in the first game of their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, largely due to a subpar starting pitching performance by right-hander Blake Tidwell.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 4

Mets’ Rally Fizzles In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

The New York Mets had off Saturday due to a postponement of the second game of their series in St. Louis. That meant Sunday would include a doubleheader where pitching prospect Blade Tidwell was slated to make his first career major-league start.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Mets Select Blade Tidwell; Danny Young To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Mets announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of righty Blade Tidwell in a move that was first reported earlier this week. Tidwell will take the 40-man roster spot of southpaw Danny Young, who is headed to the 60-day injured list due to an elbow issue that Will Sammon of The Athletic reports will require Tommy John surgery.

New York Mets News / A to Z Sports / May 4

Former Tennessee RHP Blade Tidwell goes viral for hilarious quip about former Vols teammate Drew Gilbert

Earlier this week, former Tennessee Vols RHP Blade Tidwell received the news that he's been waiting to hear for nearly his entire life. Tidwell, a second round selection by the New York Mets in the 2022 MLB Draft, is set to make his major league debut on Sunday against the St.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / May 4

Mets' RHP Blade Tidwell to make debut against Cardinals in DH

The New York Mets had been wanting to schedule more rest for their starting pitchers during a difficult stretch of 13 games in 13 days. They also wanted to take their first regular-season look at pitching prospect Blade Tidwell.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 3

Cardinals To Face Highly-Touted Mets Prospect In Split Doubleheader

On Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets had their game postponed to Sunday, forming a split doubleheader between the two National League clubs.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 3

Mets Game Postponed; Doubleheader Sunday

The Mets-Cardinals Saturday matinee has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will make up the contest with a split-doubleheader on Sunday. The games will take place at 1:15 and 6:15 EST.

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New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / May 3

What to Expect from Mets Pitcher Blade Tidwell

The Mets will promote pitching prospect Blade Tidwell for his MLB debut during the first weekend of May. Tidwell lit up the lower Minors two years ago before struggling at Triple-A.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

Mets Prospect Blade Tidwell Joins Rotation, Will Debut Against Cardinals

The New York Mets called up Blade Tidwell on Friday, according to multiple reports, setting the stage for the pitching prospect to make his MLB debut. With the team needing a sixth starter for this weekend’s series against the St.

Tennessee Vols Star Expected to Be Called Up By New York Mets

The New York Mets are expected to call up former Tennessee Volunteer Blade Tidwell. The Tennessee Volunteers have turned into a power house in college baseball thanks to head coach Tony Vitello.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Mets to promote right-handed pitching prospect

The Mets are planning to select the contract of right-handed pitching prospect Blade Tidwell, as first reported by Daniel Wexler. He’ll join the team in St.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 22

Recapping Week 3 of the 2025 MiLB Season

We’re more than halfway through the first month of the 2025 Minor League season. Week 3 saw multiple high-end prospects have big weeks, while others got promoted to face new challenges.

New York Mets News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 22

Former Tennessee Vols Pitcher Named Player of the Week in Triple-A with New York Mets

Former Tennessee Volunteers baseball standout pitcher Blade Tidwell was named player of the week with the Syracuse Mets, which is the Triple-A farm team for the New York Mets A former Tennessee Volunteer Baseball star is a Triple-A baseball player of the week after a great week.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 29

Mets prospect shines in season debut; could call-up be coming?

Though Clay Holmes' Opening Day start did not reflect his strong spring performance, one of the New York Mets’ top pitching prospects carried his momentum from camp into his first start of 2025 with Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / March 16

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: New York Mets

The Mets’ 2024 season was a wild one, as the Amazins went from bottom of the National League to two wins away from the World Series. Expectations will be even higher for the Mets in 2025, as New York was the winner of the Juan Soto sweepstakes.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

Pitcher who threw best inning of spring training gets cut

Throwing an immaculate inning in spring training does not necessarily guarantee you a roster spot, as one New York Mets minor leaguer found out on Wednesday.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Mets prospects priceless reaction to throwing immaculate inning

On Saturday, New York Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell had no idea he had made history when he walked off the mound. After striking out five of the six Tampa Bay Rays batters he faced, the 23-year-old right-hander was simply pleased with his performance.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

Pitcher throws incredible immaculate inning during spring training

Spring training games can still lead to impressive moments, and that was the case for one young pitcher on Saturday. New York Mets pitcher Blade Tidwell, a second-round pick in 2022, threw an immaculate inning in the bottom of the second against the Rays.