Mike Puma
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Mike Puma has served as Mets beat reporter for the New York Post since 2010. He began covering baseball in 1998 and has reported on over 2,500 games, with the Mets and Yankees as his focus. He was part of the reporting team that broke the story an encounter with a wild boar led to injuries that derailed Yoenis Cespedes’ career. The Waterbury, Conn., native graduated from Fordham University with a biology degree (that has never been put to use) and resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife, three children and cavapoo Reese. He is the author of “If These Walls Could Talk, New York Mets.” Before coming to The Post in 2007, he worked for the Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, Conn., and Waterbury (Conn.) Republican-American. Mike’s unique perspective on baseball and life can be found regularly on Twitter: @nypost_Mets
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Mets offense delivers in big way for second consecutive win
May 31, 2024 | 10:31pmThe unrelenting lineup the Mets might have envisioned when J.D. Martinez arrived in late April has been slow in developing, but there are days like Friday to offer a reminder...
Mets make rare trade with Yankees after dumping veteran catcher
May 31, 2024 | 11:29amNarvaez was batting a paltry .154 with a .376 OPS this season in 69 plate appearances across 28 games.
Mets finally make third base choice as youngster sent down to minors
May 31, 2024 | 10:56amThe Mets had to make the call between which of the young players would receive everyday reps in the majors.
Why Jorge Lopez's behavior crossed the line for the Mets
May 31, 2024 | 8:40amIf the Mets didn’t cut Jorge Lopez, the perception might have grown that Carlos Mendoza had lost control of the club.
Beleaguered starter gives Mets a shot with four innings of sharp relief
May 26, 2024 | 7:52pmAdrian Houser may have saved a Mets career that appeared to be teetering on the brink of a release.
Mets catcher's walk-off hit caps ninth-inning rally in badly needed win
May 26, 2024 | 4:20pmAll still isn’t great for the Mets, with the Dodgers on deck for three games, but a losing streak that had reached five games was declared over.
How to rescue Edwin Diaz, according to a legend who's been in his Mets spot
May 24, 2024 | 8:40amDiaz’s average fastball velocity has dipped from 99 mph in 2022 to 97 mph, but Wagner said that dropoff shouldn’t be a significant factor.
Mets starters not giving bullpen a break
May 22, 2024 | 8:38pmJose Quintana had thrown just 52 pitches as the sixth inning began Wednesday, eliciting hope the Mets that the left-hander would pitch deep into game.
Francisco Alvarez could be in batter's box as soon as this weekend
May 22, 2024 | 7:54pmFrancisco Alvarez will likely take a turn in the batting cage with his Mets teammates on this next homestand.
Flailing Mets sink lower as Guardians' sweep completes rancid road trip
May 22, 2024 | 4:11pmThe Mets fell a season’s worst seven games below .500 with six losses in eight games on the road trip.
Mets infielder taking advantage of chance with Brett Baty struggling
May 21, 2024 | 11:56pmWith Brett Baty struggling at the plate, manager Carlos Mendoza gave Vientos a start at third base. Mendoza cited the fact that Guardians starting pitcher Xzavion Curry had reverse splits...
Key Mets pitcher to have season-ending elbow surgery in major blow
May 21, 2024 | 10:56pmBrooks Raley will undergo surgery next week for ligament damage and bone spurs in his left elbow, manager Carlos Mendoza said after the Mets’ 7-6 loss to the Guardians on...
Shaky Mets hurler delivers dud in loss to Guardians
May 21, 2024 | 9:18pmAdrian Houser’s tenuous status with the Mets trended further toward the exit Tuesday night.
Kodai Senga's latest injury run-in is of 'low' concern to Mets
May 21, 2024 | 1:27amTeam brass is hopeful Kodai Senga can resume throwing Tuesday and get on a bullpen mound later in the week.
Francisco Lindor, Mets extend struggles in loss to Guardians
May 20, 2024 | 8:44pmThe Mets shortstop wasn’t alone in futility, but as somebody batting only .193 after his hitless performance in four at-bats his quiet performance was the most pronounced.
The lament Francisco Lindor feels in his return to Cleveland: 'Still think about it'
May 20, 2024 | 7:29pmFrancisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco were traded to the Mets after the 2020 season in a deal that sent Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario to Cleveland.
Mets reliever steps in for struggling Edwin Diaz for two-inning save
May 20, 2024 | 12:21amReed Garrett pitched a scoreless eighth inning to protect a one-run lead and returned for the ninth after the Mets added insurance. He was credited with a two-inning save in...
Mets use fast start to salvage finale against Marlins
May 19, 2024 | 4:56pmThe Mets were good enough Sunday to win 7-3 at loanDepot park, allowing them to salvage the series finale against the MLB-worst Marlins after two straight losses that were numbing...
Mets' struggling pitcher getting shot at spot start on Tuesday
May 19, 2024 | 4:03amAdrian Houser is buried in the Mets’ bullpen, but not forgotten.
Edwin Diaz implodes in ninth again as Mets lose heartbreaker to Marlins
May 18, 2024 | 7:46pmThe Mets have one giant Edwin Diaz headache.