Mike Puma

Mike Puma

Mike Puma is a senior sports reporter at the New York Post.

Background

Mike 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 X.

Latest Articles

The importance of the Mets' moves on the roster margins — and who they brought in this time

David Stearns has begun offseason No. 2, and it might be wise to pay attention to the moves that don’t appear sexy in the moment.

Luis Severino's free agency goal comes into focus after rejecting Mets' qualifying offer

Luis Severino stayed healthy, but do the Mets trust what they saw last season enough to extend the relationship for potentially the next four or five years?

Mets acquire outfielder in trade with Rays

With the Mets hoping to bolster their outfield with superstar free agent Juan Soto this offseason, they've hit the trade market to add a new center field option.

Mets trio expected to decline their qualifying offers

The Mets will receive official answers Tuesday from three free agents to which qualifying offers were extended.

Rookie could be first Yankees pitcher to win AL Rookie of the Year since 1981

The last time the Yankees had a pitcher receive the American League Rookie of the Year award was after losing to the Dodgers in the World Series.

Mets owner is making his first big move for prized free agent slugger

The Mets’ full-court press on Juan Soto is about to begin.

Mets' David Stearns gets congratulatory message from surprising person

David Stearns got plenty of congratulatory messages for the Mets' season,

Mets took recruiting trip to Japan with eyes on coveted pitcher

Roki Sasaki is potentially this winter’s big Japanese pitching prize, and the Mets have begun their recruitment.

Scott Boras reveals first clues about Juan Soto's free agency with Mets, Yankees interest heating up

Scott Boras is starting to let out some morsels of information in the Juan Soto sweepstakes.

Brian Cashman backs 'exceptional' Aaron Boone after World Series moves backfired

Several of Aaron Boone’s postseason decisions backfired, but it’s unlikely that will prevent the Yankees from picking up his 2025 option to return as manager.

How Yankees GM reacted to Mets' deep-pocketed pursuit of Juan Soto

Steve Cohen’s net worth might significantly outshine the Steinbrenner family’s, but the Yankees aren’t worried that will prevent them from retaining the best player on the free-agent market. 

David Stearns praises young Met's versatility with team still committed to player development

There are holes that need to be filled through free agency and the Mets are more of a win-now team than a year ago, but a basic tenet remains in...

Yankees talk to Scott Boras about Mets star with first base a big question mark

The Yankees need a first baseman, and a prominent one from across town is without a contract. 

Mets make telling decision with coaching staff: 'Deserving'

The apparent stability in the Mets front office and manager’s seat has spilled over to the coaching staff. 

Mets' trio of qualifying offers includes surprising name

All three on Monday received a qualifying offer from the club — valued at $21.05 million for next season — and have until Nov. 19 to accept or decline. 

Gerrit Cole opt-out drama takes surprising twist ahead of deadline

Gerrit Cole will be returning to lead the Yankees rotation next season, but without the fifth year to his contract he had sought. 

David Stearns facing different Mets questions -- including Juan Soto -- at GM Meetings this time

Offseason No. 2 in David Stearns’ tenure leading the front office is underway, and it’s almost a given the Mets will be more aggressive in free agency. 

Mets still have mountain to climb to surpass potential dynasty in the making

These Dodgers weren’t exactly the gritty team that got hot in the second half of the season and carried it to a World Series title.

Why Ron Darling isn't so sure the Mets should go after Juan Soto

the Mets figure to be a team to watch all winter as they look to upgrade a roster that carried the team to Game 6 of the NLCS.

Mets among first teams to check in on Juan Soto after World Series

Juan Soto is officially a free agent, and there is no shortage of early interest. 

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