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The SNY broadcast booth had quite the conversation during Wednesday night’s game between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. With the Mets leading 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ron Darling brought up how Tampa Bay’s MLB franchise was initially named the Devil Rays before they became the Rays.

New York Mets News / On Tap Sports Net / May 27

Ron Darling Exposes Painful Reality Of The New York Mets

Anything that could go wrong has gone wrong for the New York Mets in 2026. Despite a hefty payroll, superstar talent, and big-market support, they’ve found themselves in last place by a wide margin.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Ron Darling smashes coaching for mental mistakes amid brutal Mets season

There is plenty of time left in the MLB regular season, as there is around two-thirds of the 162-game grind left. But for the New York Mets, hope is evaporating rather quickly, especially among diehard fans and those in close proximity to the team.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Ron Darling drops incredible breakdown of how Mets’ Nolan McLean gave up Byron Buxton home run

On Tuesday evening, the New York Mets lost an incomprehensible 12th game in a row by blowing a lead at home against the Minnesota Twins. Pitcher Nolan

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 1

Orel Hershiser joins Joe Buck, Ron Darling for Dodgers-Mets ESPN game

LOS ANGELES — Within the first three weeks of the Major League Baseball season, you’ll have been able to hear Orel Hershiser call Dodgers games on three different television networks.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 1

Ron Darling Believes Mets Should Take This Starting Rotation Approach

The New York Mets have a lot of starting pitching options this season, and the conventional thought has been that the team would employ a six-man rotation if everyone gets through spring training healthy.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 3

Keith Hernandez Staying at SNY

Keith Hernandez will continue to provide color commentary for Mets games aside Gary Cohen and Ron Darling. The best booth in baseball stays together per Anthony Rieber of Newsday Sports.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / January 18

MMO Roundtable: Our Favorite Gary, Keith, Ron Memories

SNY reminded us earlier this week that it was 20 years ago this past week that Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling joined SNY as color analysts alongside Gary Cohen’s play-by-play.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15

Ron Darling hints at surprising pitching pivot for Mets

Ranger Suarez signing with the Boston Red Sox in free agency meant one less potential free agent pitcher the New York Mets could acquire this offseason.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 11

Ron Darling points out Mets’ glaring Juan Soto issue

Life without Pete Alonso has become a reality for the New York Mets. ESPN's Jeff Passan first announced on Wednesday that Alonso has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Mets’ Ron Darling drops ‘flabbergasted’ reaction to Pete Alonso signing

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings hoping to stabilize their roster, yet the week has brought a jarring twist as they react to former slugger Pete Alonso inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / NBC Sports / October 20, 2025

Watch: Shohei Ohtani's Game 4 turnout was 'remarkable' - Ron Darling | Dan Patrick Show

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MLB NLDS Announcer Ron Darling Faces Heat For Alleged Brewers Hate Despite Cubs’ Disastrous Meltdown: ‘Super Sad’

The Cubs entered the NLDS series riding the momentum of a tense wild-card battle against the Padres. The Brewers had been waiting patiently after securing the NL’s top seed.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12, 2025

Mets’ NL Wild Card situation gets MLB Network reaction

The New York Mets have gone 3-7 across their last 10 games and just endured four straight road losses to the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, they own a slim 1.5 game lead for the final National League Wild Card spot.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 20, 2025

Ron Darling compares Nolan McLean to legendary Mets pitcher

First impressions are important, especially when it comes to big league debuts. New York Mets’ prospect Nolan McLean made a strong one on Saturday, and one team legend made a glowing comparison.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 29, 2025

Mets Legend Sends Clear Message After Shocking Pirates Series

Chances are that, at some point growing up, an authority figure taught you, "If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say it." Longtime MLB pitcher and New York Mets announcer Ron Darling was more than happy to invoke that philosophy on Sunday afternoon.

New York Mets News / The Spun / March 27, 2025

'I've Never Seen That!' - Keith Hernandez Doesn't Hold Back On MLB Umpire

Another MLB season means another six months of Keith Hernandez musings. The former New York Mets first baseman forms one of baseball's most popular broadcasting crews, calling Mets games alongside play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen and fellow 1986 World Series champion Ron Darling on SNY.

New York Mets News / A to Z Sports / March 25, 2025

Keith Hernandez gets candid on his future in the broadcast booth and reveals how much longer he plans to call Mets games for SNY

The SNY broadcast booth, known as GKR among New York Mets fans, is arguably the most popular broadcast booth in baseball. Play-by-play man Gary Cohen, along with 1986 Mets legends Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, are entering their 20th year in the booth in 2025.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / November 3, 2024