Mets to play two vs. Phils on Sunday Sep 7, 2008
Due to the limited commercial telecast, SNY will add more interactive features to tomorrow's game, including SNY's Ron Darling and Gary Cohen responding to viewer e-mails, providing additional text poll questions -- as well as visiting with Matt Cerrone of Metsblog. com live from SNY's studio. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets countdown: Nos. 15-8 Sep 5, 2008
Upon his release in August 1996, Rick Aguliera took No. 15 against the advice of Ron Darling, who cautioned his friend, the most-skilled hitter among the Mets' pitchers. "Don't take 15," Darling said, "you'll stop hitting.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Strange play may sideline Mets' Beltran Sep 2, 2008
Three -- Nolan Ryan, Jerry Koosman and Ron Darling -- made their debuts in September, but the team wasn't in contention. Rick Aguliuera, Mike Pelfrey, Grant Roberts and Alay Soler made starts in seasons when the Mets were legitimate contenders, but none made their debuts after Aug. 1. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets' Delgado looks to get his groove back Aug 19, 2008
It was accomplished in 1988 by Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, David Cone, Sid Fernandez and Gooden again. The scoreless first five innings in six straight games is a franchise first. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
A.J. Pollock Named Cape Cod League MVP Aug 10, 2008
Year Player Position Team School Drafted By 2008 OF Falmouth Notre Dame -- 2007 Conor Gillaspie 3B Falmouth Wichita St San Francisco 2006 Justin Smoak 1B Cotuit South Carolina Texas 2005 Evan Longoria IF Chatham Long Beach St. Tampa Bay 2004 Daniel Carte OF Falmouth Winthrop Colorado 2003 J.C. Holt OF Brewster LSU Atlanta 2002 Pete Stonard OF Cotuit Alabama San Diego 2001 Matt Murton OF Wareham Georgia Tech Boston 2000 Mike Fontenot 2B Wareham LSU Baltimore 1999 Lance Niekro 3B Orleans Florida... (Und.com)
A look back on the Mets' historic streak Jul 20, 2008
An error by Ron Darling led to an unearned run in the fifth inning. Darling would allow a second run in the sixth. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Pere0000262Dz inching closer to consistency Jul 19, 2008
Early in the morning of July 19, 1986, Ron Darling, Bobby Ojeda, Rick Aguilera and Tim Teuful were arrested in Houston after their involvement in the infamous "Cooters" incident with off-duty police officers working as security guards outside a Houston bar. They were released in time to play in the Mets game at the Astrodome that evening. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Baseball getting another shot of Hawaiian punch Jul 18, 2008
Since then, such players as Lenn Sakata, Ron Darling, Benny Agbayani, Jerome Williams and former A's farmhand Tyler Yates have made their marks. The Duke Kahanamoku -- the legendary surfer who transcended the water-based sport -- of baseball on the islands. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Baseball catching on in Hawaii Jul 18, 2008
" It's just that few Hawaiians have made it to the Show, and the national pastime in paradise has always been in question as it took its place well behind surfing, swimming, snorkeling and, well, spam. Still, there was a successful Pacific Coast League franchise in Honolulu from 1961-87 when the Sacramento Solons moved there and became the Islanders. According to baseball-reference.com, 34 Hawaiian-born players have appeared in the big leagues, beginning with "Honolulu Johnnie" Williams, who... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Maine tries to stay unbeaten vs. Phils Jul 5, 2008
The Braves scored two unearned runs against Ron Darling -- he was pitching in relief for the first time -- in the 19th and had two runners on base when Camp struck out for the final out. Tickets. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Fox mulls big MLB All-Star game plan Jun 30, 2008
On the women's U.S. Open Sunday, NBC's Johnny Miller had a tip most viewers likely had never pondered in noting golfer Paula Creamer's pink ball was in a bunker: "that pink ball looks easier to hit out of a bunker than a white one." TBS analyst Ron Darling, on the New York Mets on Sunday: "They have a lot of guys whose baseball cards show some great success. But baseball cards don't win you games." Which is a pity. Passing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Don't expect this the next time out Jun 30, 2008
Interestingly enough, Mets broadcaster and former Yale great Ron Darling had a similar take Sunday, comparing the quirky, erratic Perez to the quirky, erratic Sid Fernandez of the mid-80s Mets. "(Perez) needs to pitch with a sense of urgency," said Darling, a member of the 1986 world champion Mets. (New Haven Register, CT)
Wagner only concerned about wins May 28, 2008
Rick Reed had five doubles in 1997 and Ron Darling had five in 1987, the most by a Mets pitcher in a season. The Mets have played 162 games, the equivalent of a season, since May 29 last season, when they first pushed their record to 16 games over. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets' Randolph backs away from racial comments May 22, 2008
"Why is Willie wasting any time watching us, for one, and two, I just think it's wrong," said Ron Darling. "I think his comments are wrong."I think some of the best things we do are watching not only Willie, but also his staff, go about their business educating these young men on how to play the game. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mets' Church was ready to toe slab Apr 21, 2008
It should be noted that Johnson had starter Ron Darling pitch in relief in the 19-inning game the Mets played in Atlanta in July of 1985. Since Pecota, the Mets have had five other instances of non-pitchers pitching: Matt Franco pitched twice for Bobby Valentine in 1999, Derek Bell, Desi Relaford and Todd Zeile once each in 2000, 2001 and 2004 respectively. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Sanchez ready for more game action Apr 16, 2008
Past recipients include Lee Mazzilli, Darryl Strawberry, Ron Darling, Kelvin Chapman and Jose Reyes. These songs are the finalists in the fan voting for the eighth-inning singalong: "I'm a Believer" by the Monkees, "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel and the one-time incumbent, "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
MEDIA POWER RANKINGS: Ups, downs in sports journalism Apr 9, 2008
Ron Darling, baseball analyst, SNY and TBS. Baseball fans in New York have come to appreciate Darling, a thoughtful former pitcher-turned-Mets broadcaster who treats viewers with respect by. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Darryl Strawberry Joins SNY Team Apr 9, 2008
Strawberry joins former Met teammates Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling and Gary Carter on Mets telecasts. As a former All-Star, Darryl is revered by Mets fans and we re excited to have him join our broadcast team, said Curt Gowdy Jr., senior vp of production and executive vp of SNY. Darryl will bring a candid analysis, a deep understanding of the game, as well as an outfielder s perspective to our telecasts. (MediaWeek.com)
Keep the clicker handy Apr 4, 2008
The broadcast team includes Chip Caray, Buck Martinez, and Ron Darling. ESPN will air the Women's NCAA Final Four Sunday beginning with Stanford vs. Connecticut at 7 p.m. followed by LSU vs. Tennessee. (Boston Globe)
Nantz reveals mirth behind mechanics Apr 4, 2008
TBS' lead analysts Buck Martinez and Ron Darling will alternate in a two-man booth with Chip Caray. Three years ago, Darling got an offer to work Washington Nationals broadcasts on five days' notice. (USA Today -- Sports)
TBS trying to shed its one-team image Apr 4, 2008
Chip Caray and Buck Martinez will be paired as announcers for the game; Caray also will work with Ron Darling during the network's 26 weeks of Sunday afternoon games. TBS had exclusive coverage of the four division series and the NLCS last season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dodgers Coach Bowa Suspended for 3 Games Apr 3, 2008
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Breslow Joins The Tribe Apr 3, 2008
Breslow became the first former Bulldog since Ron Darling to reach the "show" when he made his debut with San Diego on July 23, 2005. In 27 career appearances, Breslow is 0-2 with a 2. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
TBS Adds Darling, Martinez as Baseball Analysts Mar 29, 2008
Analysts Ron Darling and Buck Martinez will join Chip Caray this baseball season on TBS. ... Ron Darling has established himself as one of the most eloquent and opinionated voices in the game and we are looking forward to showcasing his personality to our TBS audience, Turner Sports Senior VP Jeff Behnke said of his new analysis team. (TVweek.com)
Someone gets his coffee now Mar 28, 2008
Chip Caray is the play-by-play voice, working each week with either Ron Darling or Buck Martinez. Darling has replaced Tony Gwynn as the network's lead postseason analyst, although a spokesman said Gwynn still might be considered for work in October. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pettitte will start in minors Mar 28, 2008
ON TV: Ron Darling and Buck Martinez will serve as analysts during TBS's inaugural season of televising national Sunday baseball games. Darling or Martinez will work with play-by-play announcer Chip Caray. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stern: NBA needs more money to expand to Europe Mar 28, 2008
Ron Darling and Buck Martinez will serve as analysts during TBS's inaugural season of televising national Sunday baseball games. Darling or Martinez will work with play-by-play announcer Chip Caray. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TBS breaks out new lineup for baseball Mar 27, 2008
By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY In its first new take on TV baseball in three decades, TBS has made key roster moves: adding Ron Darling and Buck Martinez, to be formally announced today, as game analysts. Those analysts, TBS executive producer Jeff Behnke says, will alternate working games in a two-man booth with play-by-play announcer Chip Caray. (USA Today -- Sports)
Norwalk Advocate Mar 17, 2008
A left-handed specialist, Breslow made his debut with the San Diego Padres in 2005, becoming the first Yale graduate to reach the major leagues since Ron Darling. Breslow last appeared in the majors in 2006, going 0-2 with a 3. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Leap year shines 'extra' light on Mets' feats Mar 1, 2008
The Mets scored five times in the 19th and allowed two runs before Ron Darling struck out Camp with two runners on base to end the game. The Mets' all-time record in extra-inning games is 345-376-2. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: Maine challenges on, off field Feb 22, 2008
A week of research suggested the objective case hadn't been seen or heard in that setting since Jeff Innis did his Frank Cashen imitation and Ron Darling pulled some Yale out of his cap. Caught and then chagrined, Maine tried to deny his Grade 1 misdemeanor of "proper usage in the commission of clubhouse dialogue." Then, he tried to dismiss it with, "My father's a English teacher" -- a fact. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Hernandez Suits Up For SNY’s Squad Feb 12, 2008
Hernandez Suits Up For SNY s Squad - 2/11/2008 10:05:00 PM - Multichannel News. Hernandez Suits Up For SNY s Squad. (Multichannel News)
Santana will look to help his own cause Feb 9, 2008
"We even foul off pitches like a real hitter," Ron Darling once said. Tom Glavine was a competent batsmen, for a pitcher. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Darling's workouts to give insight to Mets fans Jan 26, 2008
01/25/2008 12:30 PM ET The curious case of Ron Darling Don't be fooled by ex-Met's workout routine -- it's for the mic By Marty Noble / MLB.com. Ron Darling, who pitched for the Mets from 1983-91, will use his recent workouts to provide on-air insights on SNY about today's pitchers ... In this scenario, Ron Darling is the central character, and whatever contributions he makes to the Mets' 2008 season will involve microphones, not mounds. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
DEITSCH: Meet the winners of the Media Awards for 2007 Dec 21, 2007
Honorable Mention: Ron Darling (TBS), Curtis Granderson (TBS), Jamal Mashburn (ESPN), and, for adding gravitas to the Mitchell Report coverage, the investigative team of Mark Fainaru-Wada and T.J. Quinn (ESPN). 1 of 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
On The Money Nov 25, 2007
FORMER METS HURLER HAS A NEW PITCH: A BOOK. current Mets SNY announcer and former star pitcher for the team in its World Champion season in 1986, has signed a book deal with the Knopf imprint of Random House, Inc. to write a.. (New York Post -- Business)
Pedroia has more company in leading role Oct 26, 2007
"Ortiz a keeper?Francona suggested he would not be averse to using David Ortiz in all three games in Colorado, even though no DH can be used in games played in the National League park. "His bat is so important that, again, there'll be rest time here pretty soon," said Francona. A scenario in which Ortiz would play all three? "Oh yeah," Francona said . . . Game 3 starter Daisuke Matsuzaka and his interpreter, Masa Hoshino, flew to Denver yesterday in advance of the team . . . Red Sox CEO Larry... (Boston Globe)
Postseason baseball in Atlanta -- at TBS studios Oct 11, 2007
Studio host Ernie Johnson oversees a host of former and current baseball talent in Ron Darling, Frank Thomas and Cal Ripken Jr. 'TV is a different world,' Ripken says ... The 30-minute pre- and postgame shows hosted by Ernie Johnson Jr., with analysis by Thomas, Ripken and late addition Ron Darling air from Studio J, also the site of TNT's Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA." Upstairs, in the control room, producer Tim Kiely and director Steve Fiorello call the shots. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mailbag: What kind of changes are to come? Oct 9, 2007
Ron Darling mentioned it on the last telecast of the season Sept. 30, that as Willis has grown, he body has become wider and thicker, and that the change has affected the movement of his pitches. Former Mets GM McIlvaine made a similar o 0000340A bservation about Dwight Gooden in the late '80s, that changes in his physique robbed him of the whipping arm action that had made his fastball so effective in 1984 and 1985. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
TV upstarts have their nerves Oct 8, 2007
Ron Darling, who's been impressive as a game analyst, joins the studio crew Monday, says Behnke. Turner also had to whip 20 new announcers and analysts, plus production teams, into shape under the white hot spotlight of the baseball playoffs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fans Can See Every Tribe Game At Jacobs Field Oct 2, 2007
MLB DIVISION SERIES ON TBS Wednesday, October 3 2:30 p.m. TBS MLB On Deck Ernie Johnson (host), Cal Ripken and Frank Thomas (analysts) 3 p.m. Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies, Game 1 Don Orsillo (play-by-play), Joe Simpson (analyst), David Aldridge (reporter) 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Boston Red Sox, Game 1 Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Steve Stone (analyst), Jose Mota (reporter) 10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks, Game 1 Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Ron... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: NLCS tickets on sale Thursday Oct 2, 2007
Dick Stockton and former big league pitcher Ron Darling will handle the play-by-play on TBS. Cubs analyst Bob Brenly had been assigned to the Cubs, but was switched to the Yankees-Indians American League Division Series. Game 2 of the NLDS will be played Thursday, also at Chase Field, and begin at 9:07 p.m. CT.. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
TBS shakes up booths after Mets fade Oct 1, 2007
It made Mets local analyst Ron Darling available. He'll work the Chicago Cubs-Arizona series, with Dick Stockton, and frees analyst Bob Brenly, who had been scheduled to work with Stockton, to form a three-man booth with Chip Caray and Tony Gwynn. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mets reach out to longtime fan Sep 27, 2007
They remember which family member knew to call Ron Darling "RJ" to convince him to sign a ball mid-game. They recall the time Sadie's teenage granddaughter skipped school to attend the 1986 Mets' ticker-tape parade. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: Pedro could debut Sept. 8 or 9 Aug 30, 2007
Ron Darling pitched a five-hitter in the 2-1 victory at The Stick that put the second-place Mets within two games of the first-place Cardinals on this date in 1985. Howard Johnson's double in the ninth inning against Mets nemesis Mike Krukow -- he had a 22-7 career record against them -- produced the decisive run. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets run out of magic in extras Aug 24, 2007
NEW YORK -- Those with powerful memories recall when the residents of the four adjacent locker stalls in the Mets' clubhouse included Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman and, later, Ron Darling and David Cone and, later still, John Franco and Bret Saberhagen. They all lived at those lockers at one time or another in Mets history. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mailbag: Glavine's rating among Mets greats Aug 14, 2007
Jerry Koosman, Dwight Gooden, David Cone, Jon Matlack and Ron Darling wouldn't be too bad a second rotation. Seaver, Koosman, Gooden, Cone, Matlack, Darling, Sid Fernandez, Bobby Jones and Al Leiter would rank ahead of Glavine, if only performances as Mets were considered. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Weight-loss programs shift focus from women to men Aug 12, 2007
Weight Watchers signed up baseball's Ron Darling. "I'm as vain as anyone else," said Darling, who pitched the Mets to a World Series win in 1986 and, at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds at the top of his game, once graced the cover of GQ in a shot taken by Richard Avedon. (North County Times)
Starting pitchers have come up big for Mets Aug 9, 2007
The Mets haven't exactly brought back memories of Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling and David Cone, but the rotation has been strong enough to rank fourth in the NL, which probably comes as a surprise to many scouts and preseason prognosticators. Even Randolph has had occasion to shake his head. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets notes: Glavine gets batterymate back Aug 6, 2007
It was a two-run home run against Ron Darling in the fifth inning of a 7-1 Pirates victory, their only win in 18 games against the Mets that season. Days and starts between win Nos. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets notes: Beltran out indefinitely Jul 29, 2007
Ron Darling had pitched a six-hitter in the Mets' 3-0 victory in the first game. The Mets finished the day 16 1/2 games ahead of the second-place Expos. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: Moseley to start Sunday Jul 28, 2007
On July 27 in Angels history: Garret Anderson, 22, made his Major League debut in 1994 at Anaheim Stadium against Oakland and was 2-for-4, getting both hits off Ron Darling. One year later, Jim Edmonds' three RBIs in a 9-3 win at Milwaukee gave him 34 RBIs for July, tying Don Baylor's club record for a month. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Mets notes: Pitchers get offensive Jul 26, 2007
"Aggy could foul off pitches like a real hitter," Ron Darling once said. And it was Darling who warned Aguilera of a considerable danger to his bat. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes: Fast times for Milledge? Jul 23, 2007
One night after a genuine, nasty brawl in their 14-inning victory against the Reds, the Mets completed a three-game sweep, winning, 3-2, behind Ron Darling and two-run home run by Kevin Mitchell in the eighth inning on this date in 1986. The Mets scored 17 runs in a doubleheader and were swept on this date in 1996. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets notes: Sosa back; Pelfrey to 'pen Jul 15, 2007
Ron Darling and Minor League pitcher Mike Thomas were traded to the Expos for reliever Tim Burke. Darling left one victory short of 100 with the Mets. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets notes: HoJo serving as hitting coach Jul 13, 2007
Ron Darling pitched one of his 13 career shutouts on July 13, 1986, beating the Braves in the Mets' 2-0 victory at Shea. Lenny Dykstra tripled, hit a home run and scored both runs. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notes:Old friends meet again Jul 7, 2007
As Ron Darling once said "It wasn't in his kitchen, it was in his dishwasher." Impossible to hit, and not easily avoided either. "I think we both smiled," Wagner would say a few moments after the 27th out had been achieved and the Mets' losing streak had been ended at four games. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets notes: Clemens not overwhelming Jun 17, 2007
On June 17, 1985, the Mets defeated the Cubs, 2-0, at Shea, with Gary Carter hitting a home run off Rick Sutcliffe and Ron Darling pitching a five-hitter. Four years later on this date, Bobby Ojeda pitched a three-hitter in the Mets' 1-0 victory over the Phillies at Veterans Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
State feels the draft Jun 10, 2007
Bobby Valentine (Stamford), Mo Vaughn (Norwalk), Ron Darling (Yale), Charles Nagy (Fairfield) and Rico Brogna (Watertown) all had long, productive careers. But what about those less-heralded players drafted in later rounds or not at all that bucked the odds to make a name in the majors. (New Haven Register, CT)
Mets mailbag: Sizing up Hernandez May 16, 2007
Astros manager Hal Lanier said the combination of Hernandez at first and any one of three Mets pitchers -- Ron Darling, Roger McDowell or Jesse Orosco -- made bunting against the Mets "near impossible.". Hernandez also revolutionized the position -- until umpires disallowed what he did -- by taking pickoff throws while essentially squatting in foul territory so that he could make tags to his right more readily. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Pelfrey inconsistent in loss May 7, 2007
To borrow a term Ron Darling used in self-assessment following an unremarkable performance in his first calendar year in the big leagues, he was "un-horrid.". But he clearly was lacking in his abridged start against a team that hardly was on an offensive rampage as it lost the first three games of the series and the two preceding games. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets mailbag: What's Pelfrey's next step? May 1, 2007
I saw Mike's, enjoyed it and even sent him my "current" 20: Jose Reyes' laugh; how much Keith Hernandez knows about the game; any mention, sighting or thought of Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford or Willis Reed; the days the Mets wear their original colors; Tom Glavine; the elegance of Bob Sheppard and Rachel Robinson; the spontaneity of Ron Darling; Moises Alou's silent (no music) at-bats; when Willie Randolph lets down his guard; Stewart Scott's days off; use of a Casey quote -- "I couldn't have done... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets notes: Valentin joins El Duque on DL May 1, 2007
Winning pitcher Derek Lilliquist hit home runs in the third and fifth innings against Ron Darling in the Braves' 5-2 victory against the Mets in Atlanta on this date in 1990. A year later, Vince Coleman drew the ire of his Mets teammates by not moving to third base on a ground ball to second, and then stealing third base instead. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Ex-Met employee supplied steroids Apr 29, 2007
" -- Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Parrella Sports Illustrated, quoting from the warrant, reported "numerous significant deposits from current and former [Major League Baseball] players and some affiliated individuals" were made to Radomski. He received more than $23,000, pulled from more than 20 different payments between 2003-05 that are alleged to have been made in conjunction with steroids purchases, according to the documents viewed by SI.Howard Johnson, a Mets infielder in the 1980s and... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Notes: Smith pitching like a veteran Apr 26, 2007
Linked: Ron Darling made this observation after Chavez dragged a bunt on a nasty, inside slider below his knees Tuesday night. "That's the same pitch that Mookie jumped away from." His reference was to the pitch from Red Sox reliever Bob Stanley that nearly hit Mookie Wilson in the 10th inning of Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
