Joel Sherman launches daily "3 Things I Think" column, focuses on Clay Holmes, Anthony Volpe and Mets' playoff picture
Veteran New York Post columnist outlines goals for a concise daily baseball briefing while assessing a recent Clay Holmes outing, Anthony Volpe's development and New York Mets postseason odds
Joel Sherman has begun a daily column titled "3 Things I Think," using a three-item format to present short, topical baseball analysis. The inaugural installment centers on the New York Mets’ playoff chances, a recent start by reliever Clay Holmes against the San Diego Padres, and the development of Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe.
Sherman described the project as intended to be "kind of a three up in the first inning to your baseball day," aiming for a quick burst of analysis each morning. "The hope is for informative and entertaining and a way to see trends, appreciate excellence, slice and dice problems and generally be a first jolt of baseball each morning," he wrote.
In the Holmes item, Sherman highlighted the reliever’s recent Tuesday start against the Padres and used the outing as a springboard to evaluate Holmes’ role and recent performance. Sherman placed the appearance in the context of roster management and late-season bullpen usage, noting how individual outings can affect a team’s short-term plans as clubs push toward the postseason.
Sherman’s second point examined Anthony Volpe, tracking the Yankees infielder’s ongoing development. The column treated Volpe as an example of a young player whose trends and adjustments merit close monitoring as the regular season winds toward October.
The final segment focused on the Mets’ playoff prospects, with Sherman weighing performance trends and roster considerations that could influence New York’s postseason positioning. He framed the Mets’ chances in terms of both recent results and the broader trajectory of the roster down the stretch.
The new daily feature is designed to be concise and topical, offering readers a mix of evaluation, trend-spotting and reaction to recent games and performances. Sherman framed the column as part of a broader effort to deliver immediate, accessible commentary at the start of each day, highlighting individual games and player arcs that carry implications for teams’ playoff races.
Sherman’s column appears in the New York Post and is being positioned as a regular ingredient in the paper’s baseball coverage. The three-item format is intended to allow rapid response to overnight developments while providing context and follow-up on longer-running storylines across Major League Baseball.