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Mike Puma
Background
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
Mets' Brett Baty fracturing finger ends hope of September call-up
August 25, 2024 | 9:38pmBrett Baty has a fractured left index finger, the club announced Sunday, after getting struck by a pitch on a checked swing Thursday with Triple-A Syracuse.
Mets settle for disappointing split with Padres as Edwin Diaz, bullpen falter in crushing loss
August 25, 2024 | 7:35pmThe Mets needed five outs Sunday to finish what had been a good few days in the land of perfect weather and gain in the wild-card standings on two of...
Mets pitcher heads to IL in latest injury blow
August 25, 2024 | 3:55pmThe right-hander's throwing session Sunday told him he won’t be ready to take his next turn in the rotation.
Mets starter may be able to make next turn in rotation after hand injury
August 25, 2024 | 6:08amPaul Blackburn’s hand was sore, but all things considered the Mets right-hander felt good about his situation on Saturday.
Francisco Lindor's show of power leads Mets to big win over Padres
August 24, 2024 | 11:20pmFrancisco Lindor slugged two home runs, including a grand slam, in leading the Mets to a 7-1 rebound victory over the Padres at Petco Park.
Mets southpaw's source of struggle is 'tough' to pinpoint for Mets coaches
August 24, 2024 | 7:37pmIn evaluating his recent body of work, Jose Quintana can’t pinpoint a reason for his troubles.
Mets lefty proving to be indispensable for injury-riddled bullpen
August 24, 2024 | 6:58pmDanny Young began play Saturday with a 3.10 ERA in 29 appearances for the Mets, showing his versatility by working multiple innings on occasion.
Mets take brutal loss to Padres as starter exits early with hand injury
August 24, 2024 | 12:38amThe Mets lost 7-0 at Petco Park and fell 2 ½ games behind Atlanta for the NL’s third wild card, but in the larger picture there is the question of...
Mets starter exits early after taking liner off hand in injury concern
August 23, 2024 | 10:59pmThe Mets right-hander was forced to leave his start against the Padres at Petco Park in the third inning after taking a line drive off his right hand.
Mets send struggling deadline pickup to Triple-A for surprise 'reset'
August 23, 2024 | 9:19pmHuascar Brazoban struggled in his appearance Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks in the ninth inning after entering with a seven-run lead against the Padres.
J.D. Martinez is key mentor to this emerging Met
August 23, 2024 | 7:24pmMark Vientos and J.D. Martinez have known each other for several years from their shared South Florida roots — they work out at the same facility in the offseason.
What Keith Hernandez thinks about the Mets' present and his future in the booth
August 23, 2024 | 8:40amThe legedary Mets broadcaster weighed in on the season at hand and his seasons ahead.
Mets start critical 10-game road trip with solid win over Padres
August 23, 2024 | 1:07amThe Mets received a superb performance from the bullpen — at least from three of the four relievers they utilized — in an 8-3 victory over the Padres.
Key arm set to return to Mets bullpen
August 22, 2024 | 11:16pmA trusted bullpen arm will return to the mix for the Mets on Friday, when Dedniel Nunez is scheduled for activation from the injured list.
Mets star not about to take a day off during team's stretch run
August 22, 2024 | 8:43pmFrancisco Lindor can rest when the season is finished.
Catcher's walk-off homer gives Mets crucial win over Orioles
August 19, 2024 | 9:53pmWith one swing from Francisco Alvarez, the Mets were rewarded for a solid night’s work against a tough opponent and got to celebrate on the base paths.
Mets get good news on star outfielder's injury status
August 19, 2024 | 8:56pmBrandon Nimmo’s right shoulder aced its big test Monday.
Mets can take advantage of rivals' 'bad breaks' in tight playoff race
August 19, 2024 | 8:21pmLuis Severino liked the Mets’ chances of catching the Braves for the NL’s third wild-card spot previously, but acknowledged his team’s odds may have received a bounce Monday.
Mets starter rebounds with help of this pitch
August 18, 2024 | 9:16pmPaul Blackburn allowed one earned run over six innings against the Marlins, but got stuck with a no-decision in the Mets’ 3-2 loss at Citi Field.
Mets can't complete sweep against Marlins in disappointing end to series
August 18, 2024 | 3:44pmAfter winning the first two games of this series, the Mets — with a challenging schedule ahead — needed to finish business Sunday.