Tag: Tim Leiper

Mets Drop Finale Against Pirates In Another Extra-Innings Affair

After a thrilling walk-off win Saturday, the New York Mets looked to sweep the opening series of the season. For the second straight day, the contest went into extras at Citi Field but this time the Mets were on the other side, dropping a 4-3 decision. Nolan McLean made his first start of the 2026 season. Although he wasn’t at his sharpest, he still delivered a solid performance. He...

Mets Hire Tim Leiper to be Third Base Coach

The Mets have hired Tim Leiper from the Padres to be the team’s new third base coach. He held the same role in San Diego for the last two seasons, in addition to being the team’s infield instructor. Leiper replaces Mike Sarbaugh, who was dismissed as part of the mass overhaul of the coaching staff shortly after the end of the regular season. Leiper’s professional coaching...