By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Red Wings manager Mike Quade estimates that his hitters spend more time in the batting cages than he spends in his apartment. Perhaps that dedication to the craft is what makes Rochester's inconsistency at the plate so frustrating. After scoring eight runs on Tuesday night, the Wings reverted to form on Wednesday afternoon, registering … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day in June? Offense sputters in Red Wings’ loss to RailRiders
Turley fans 15, Garver goes yard as Red Wings top Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On Monday night, when asked about Scranton-Wilkes/Barre shortstop Gleyber Torres's 3-for-3 performance, Red Wings manager Mike Quade simply stated, "Yeah, we'll have to find a way to get him out along with the rest of them." Nik Turley, the Wings' Tuesday starter, had an effective path: just strike everyone out. Turley struck out a … [Read more...] about Turley fans 15, Garver goes yard as Red Wings top Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Gleyber Torres Show rolls into Rochester, spoils Pino’s start
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders shortstop Gleyber Torres was named the No. 5 prospect in minor league baseball for 2017, according to Baseball America. Yankees infield instructor Joe Espada told NJ.com last week that he thinks Torres could handle third base in the majors soon. As the Rochester Red Wings Twitter account posted in jest … [Read more...] about Gleyber Torres Show rolls into Rochester, spoils Pino’s start
Even Steven: Timely offense helps Wings to series split, return to .500
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Red Wings left fielder J.B. Shuck sprinted like the game depended on it, hustling like the costumed representations of Joe Altobelli, Luke Easter and Cal Ripken Jr. during the Frontier Field Mascot Race. John Ryan Murphy's eighth-inning single easily scored Niko Goodrum from second base to tie the game, but an error by Indianapolis … [Read more...] about Even Steven: Timely offense helps Wings to series split, return to .500
Wings Palka goes on disabled list with fractured finger
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Daniel Palka, and his torrid offensive stretch, will have to take an unscheduled break. The Red Wings outfielder suffered a left finger fracture while swinging on Saturday, when he extended his hit streak to 10 games. The team said he is out indefinitely. "I was very concerned about (the finger)," Wings manager Mike Quade said after … [Read more...] about Wings Palka goes on disabled list with fractured finger