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  Mike Puma, the New York Post’s veteran Mets beat reporter, created buzz in a recent column when he wrote about dissension in the Mets clubhouse. Puma specifically cited shortstop Francisco Lindor as being the focal point of the maelstrom. He pointed out issues Lindor had with Jeff McNeil and Juan Soto. According to Puma, Lindor had words with McNeil on June 20 when … [Read more...] about The Week That Was: Who Was The Mets Captain?

  “I’m done!  I’m so done!” Thousands of Mets fans are saying that right now.  Losing Pete Alonso was the last straw.  They’ve been pushed over the edge and there’s no indication they will ever climb back up. How do I know this?  It’s not like I took a poll or something.  It’s not like I stood in Times Square or camped outside Citi Field and solicited opinions.  … [Read more...] about Esposito: Mets Fans Are Done!!!

Congratulations, David Stearns. You did it.You made me get back in the game. For the last few years, my old Sportsday staff has been asking me to start a new site. Sportsday was gone—sold to Catena Media, and they want to use the site for their purposes. So what is an old sports reporter to do?Well… start a new one. Welcome to The NY Sports Report, which is staffed by some … [Read more...] about McDonald: Another Generational Met Gets Away

In a matter of 48 hours in Orlando, Florida, the Mets became pretenders and not contenders. Closer Edwin Díaz and first baseman Pete Alonso took their money to Los Angeles and Baltimore. It’s caused a buzz. The Mets after their amazing and unexpected season of 2024, with a loss to the Dodgers in the ’24 NLCS, were then the darlings of New York sports. Owner Steve Cohen and … [Read more...] about Mancuso: Alonso and Diaz Gone And The Mets Regress