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
Mets, stud lefty meet with team still in need of bullpen help
January 7, 2025 | 6:41pmThe Mets’ search for bullpen help has the team at least exploring the high end of the market.
Can the Mets' depth make up for their lack of an unquestioned ace?
January 3, 2025 | 8:40amThe inclination might have been for the Mets to splurge on an ace, but they have been steadfast in preaching the importance of sustainability over instant gratification.
Mets need to strengthen key area with many big names still on market
January 1, 2025 | 9:24pmThe market remains flooded with proven relievers for the Mets to pick from in MLB free agency.
Japanese ace is closer to decision after giving free agent suitors critical 'homework assignment'
December 30, 2024 | 8:40pmAfter meeting in the U.S. with representatives from MLB teams, Roki Sasaki has returned to Japan to decide his next move.
Mets brass expressed interest in star outfielder before his free agency decision
December 28, 2024 | 5:23pmTeoscar Hernandez returned to the Dodgers this week, but not without a show of interest from the Mets.
Ex-Yankee not surprised he didn't get offer from Bombers in free agency
December 28, 2024 | 3:55pmTorres said his focus moved beyond the Yankees immediately after the World Series when he began hearing from other teams.
How Brandon Nimmo's 2024 highs and lows are shaping his offseason: 'That player I always wanted to be'
December 27, 2024 | 8:40amNimmo took us on a deeper dive into his season.
Pete Alonso's options are dwindling — here are his potential landing spots aside from the Mets
December 24, 2024 | 3:20pmHere are five teams — other than the Mets — that could be logical for Pete Alonso.
Rickey Henderson, baseball icon and all-time stolen-base leader, dead at 65
December 21, 2024 | 2:04pmIn a 25-year major league career, Henderson stole a record 1,406 bases and was selected to 10 All-Star teams.
Yankees signing former MVP to fill first base void
December 21, 2024 | 1:11pmThe former National League MVP agreed to a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the Yankees on Saturday, according to The Post's Jon Heyman.
Takeaways from a blockbuster Winter Meetings for the Mets — who can't be done yet
December 13, 2024 | 8:40amMLB’s big offseason event, the Winter Meetings, concluded with the Mets in much better shape than they were a week ago, but still with work to do.
Mets 'still engaged' with Pete Alonso as slugger explores MLB free agency market
December 12, 2024 | 11:10pmThe Mets haven’t given up on the idea of re-signing Pete Alonso.
Mets outfielder thanked owner Steve Cohen for the Mets' Juan Soto reality
December 12, 2024 | 10:50pmBrandon Nimmo still isn’t sure what world he is living in.
Juan Soto buys into Steve Cohen's lofty Mets World Series ambitions: 'Why you play baseball'
December 12, 2024 | 7:50pmJuan Soto wanted to know just how much success his prospective new team patriarch expected if he signed with the Mets.
Juan Soto's historic Mets deal could be worth even more with bonuses
December 11, 2024 | 7:34pmThe outfielder passed his physical on Wednesday, making official the record 15-year contract worth $765 million to which he agreed over the weekend.
Pete Alonso's free agency market heating up after Juan Soto's massive Mets deal
December 11, 2024 | 2:47pmPete Alonso is meeting with teams as he assesses his market, following the removal of the top free agent bat from the board last weekend.
Mets meeting with Red Sox starter as pitching search intensifies after Juan Soto splurge
December 11, 2024 | 12:49pmA former NL East rival is on the Mets' radar.
Starting twist helped Mets land ex-Yankees All-Star pitcher
December 10, 2024 | 11:37pmClay Holmes had long wanted an opportunity for a return to his roots as a starting pitcher. The Mets were willing to provide that opportunity.
Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star: 'Give it our best shot'
December 10, 2024 | 9:25pmRoki Sasaki’s free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese star pitcher expected to begin convening in the U.S. with interested teams.
Mets' historic Juan Soto splash won't impact money available for Pete Alonso pursuit
December 9, 2024 | 10:39pmIs a Pete Alonso deal on deck?