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' 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.
Mets make major lineup tweak in hopes of sparking woeful bats
May 18, 2024 | 5:11pmIn search of a cure to the Mets’ disappointing offensive output, manager Carlos Mendoza presented two of his highest-profile players an idea after Friday’s loss.
Mets not concerned as Edwin Diaz's late-game struggles fester: 'Nothing wrong'
May 18, 2024 | 12:17amIt’s hardly been the Diaz who electrified baseball in 2022 with an all-time great season for a closer, which earned him a five-year contract worth $102 million.
Injured Mets hurler set to return early next week
May 17, 2024 | 10:44pmTylor Megill was a winter sensation for Mets officials with his development of two highly regarded new pitches, but before he could really test them, discomfort in his shoulder emerged.
Rookie roughed up as Mets routed by lowly foe to continue brutal stretch
May 17, 2024 | 10:08pmChristian Scott’s second homecoming game of his brief major league career wasn’t nearly as electric as his first.
The Mets have pitchers priced to trade. What will convince them to deal?
May 17, 2024 | 8:40amThe Mets' veteran starting pitching offers president of baseball operations David Stearns with a relatively easy avenue toward adding organizational depth.
Mets ace Kodai Senga 'making some strides' during injury recovery
May 17, 2024 | 12:58amMets officials have begun to receive a positive vibe about Kodai Senga’s rehab.
Mets grind out tough 11-inning win over Phillies
May 16, 2024 | 10:54pmThe Mets, in a sense, completed a circle in their four games this week against the Phillies.
Carlos Mendoza reassured Mets in meeting with slumping team: 'Stay the course'
May 16, 2024 | 8:00pmMendoza tried to downplay the significance of the address, saying he speaks regularly with players in small groups or during the hitters’ and pitchers’ meetings.
Mets crumble in sloppy loss to Phillies as struggles continue
May 15, 2024 | 9:51pmThe Mets, who lost their third straight — and for the fifth time in six games — committed two errors and weren’t sharp on multiple other plays defensively.
Mets change pitching plan for Wednesday's game vs. Phillies
May 14, 2024 | 4:56pmThe Mets have changed their pitching plan for their next game against the Phillies.
Mets stumped again in four-hit loss to Phillies
May 14, 2024 | 4:18pmThe Mets didn’t get no-hit, which for the second time in four games was about the best thing that could be said about their performance.
Mets' surprising lineup decision pays off
May 13, 2024 | 12:12amDJ Stewart is hardly a prototypical leadoff hitter, but an unorthodox look certainly didn’t hurt the Mets on Sunday.
Mets' injury worry delivers walk-off home run to secure much needed win
May 12, 2024 | 10:14pmBrandon Nimmo went from sore ribs to sticking one into the Braves’ gut.
Core soreness keeps Mets star out of lineup
May 12, 2024 | 7:57pmBrandon Nimmo felt better moving around on Sunday than a day earlier, when he departed with right intercostal discomfort, but caution dictated his absence from the Mets’ starting lineup.
Who looks like the Mets' biggest threats for a wild-card spot
May 10, 2024 | 8:40amIt’s still early enough for the Mets to think big, but the wild card race is probably more worthy of fans’ attention.
Mets' Christian Scott ready for Citi Field debut that comes with tall test
May 8, 2024 | 8:14pmAfter a scintillating major league debut last weekend, the 24-year-old is scheduled to face the Braves on Saturday for his first home start. Based on what he saw last year,...
Mets-Cardinals postponed, makeup set for middle of West Coast road trip
May 8, 2024 | 5:24pmThe Mets will not get a chance to go for a three-game sweep on Wednesday.
J.D. Martinez knew something was terribly wrong on swing that hurt Cardinals star: 'I hit meat'
May 8, 2024 | 12:50amST. LOUIS — J.D. Martinez didn’t need to see the catcher’s reaction to know something was wrong. Swinging at a pitch in the second inning on Tuesday, the Mets DH...