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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
Latest Articles
How Mets address this sudden need at deadline looms large
July 30, 2024 | 12:02amThe Mets find themselves in the thick of the wild card race.
Veteran starter's resurgence continues to fuel Mets' surge in rout of Twins
July 29, 2024 | 10:31pmJose Quintana was high on the Mets’ list of expendable players by July 30 if the team continued along the path it was on for much of the first half.
Ranking every Mets trade deadline of the past decade, from Yoenis Cespedes to Billy Eppler's big whiff
July 26, 2024 | 8:40amA full decade has passed since the Mets last failed to strike at least one trade-deadline deal.
Mets star's drastic turnaround continues with another big homer
July 24, 2024 | 2:48amJeff McNeil blasted his fourth homer in five games since the break, giving the Mets a lead they never relinquished in a 3-2 win over the Yankees.
Mets ace set for return Friday vs. rival Braves: 'I am ready to go'
July 23, 2024 | 9:43pmMets ace Kodai Senga threw a bullpen session Tuesday at Yankee Stadium and later said he’s ready for Friday, when he is slated for his season debut.
Mets put rookie pitcher on IL with UCL sprain in worrying sign
July 23, 2024 | 4:41pmThe Mets have a new injury concern in their starting rotation.
Edwin Diaz works out of jam to close out Mets' win: 'Didn't feel nerves'
July 23, 2024 | 12:03amDiaz escaped with only one run scoring and earned the save in the Mets’ 6-4 victory over the Marlins.
Mets star still rooting for Yankees pals to win it under one condition
July 22, 2024 | 10:26pmLuis Severino expects to hear several boos returning to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday wearing an opposing jersey for the first time.
Star duo's power display fuels win over Marlins as Mets escape with series split
July 22, 2024 | 10:02pmThe Mets (51-48) will head into the Subway Series on Tuesday with a shred of momentum, but also still looking to get the offense rolling after averaging only 3.25 runs...
Mets rookie burned by a home run again in loss to Marlins
July 22, 2024 | 12:13amChristian Scott’s penchant for getting burned by one pitch has deflated otherwise solid numbers for the Mets.
Mets ace still trending in 'right direction' despite ugly rehab start
July 21, 2024 | 10:42pmKodai Senga’s latest rehab start was ugly from a results perspective, but that won’t factor into the Mets’ plans regarding the right-hander.
Pete Alonso's struggles continue as Mets flounder again
July 21, 2024 | 5:10pmPete Alonso may have been the Mets’ lone All-Star, but he certainly hasn’t played like one lately.
Severino dominates as Mets hang on for nail-biting shutout win
July 20, 2024 | 7:03pmLuis Severino needs to get disappointed more often.
Aaron Boone messaged Mets manager after star pitcher's 'two good hitters' Yankees jab
July 20, 2024 | 4:53pmCarlos Mendoza heard from his old boss following Luis Severino’s recent comments about the Yankees.
Mets star feeling 'a lot better' but injury status still murky
July 20, 2024 | 3:51pmStarling Marte went for an examination of his right knee last month, hardly expecting to hear that a bone was close to fracturing.
Slumping veteran's two-homer breakout not enough to save Mets in loss to Marlins
July 19, 2024 | 10:20pmJeff McNeil’s big night was a welcome sign for the Mets on Friday, but they still lost to the Marlins to open their series.
Mets ace set for next rehab start with return to rotation expected soon
July 19, 2024 | 9:11pmKodai Senga is scheduled to pitch against the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday and then may face the Atlanta Braves next weekend.
Mets starter throws shade at former Yankees teammates who 'talked s–t': 'Only have two good hitters'
July 19, 2024 | 6:57pmLuis Severino won’t be facing the Yankees in the upcoming Subway Series, so he delivered high heat against his former team on Friday instead.
The recipe behind the Mets' surprising, playoff-contending rotation
July 19, 2024 | 8:40amThe names and numbers within the Mets’ starting rotation don’t scream “wow,” but somehow it has morphed into a respectable unit.
David Stearns was going to reform the Mets, but now they stand a chance
July 18, 2024 | 8:23pmIn this transition season of sorts, the Mets have delivered their fans a gift by refusing to quit.