Joel Sherman

PORT ST. LUCIE — In the past, but not that long ago, Luis Robert Jr. was the oasis. The rose in a field of weeds. The promise in despair. In 2023 — amid a 101-loss White Sox season — Robert was a single star emerging from a cloudy night. To appreciate the... See more

PORT ST. LUCIE — We will look back on Juan Soto getting away as one of the most important positives in recent Yankees history. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscri... See more

PORT ST. LUCIE — The most accomplished pitcher in Mets camp (by a lot) has neither a major league contract nor a certain major league job. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Spo... See more

One subplot around the Yankees is when Gerrit Cole returns this season. There is a delicate balance of wanting him back as soon as possible while wanting him for as long as possible — ideally for the franchise and player, that would be to the end of Octob... See more

PORT ST. LUCIE — Let’s take the most optimistic stroll through the Mets rotation. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now... See more