By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Baseball purists surely don't like the extra-inning rule implemented throughout the minor leagues this season, but it has accomplished the primary goal of saving wear and tear on the limited number of arms in the bullpen. Under the new rule, every inning beyond regulation begins with a runner on second base. The result: a much quicker end to … [Read more...] about It’s mission accomplished for minor league extra inning rule
Rupp, Carter never gave Wings the HRs they expected
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Minnesota Twins traded for Chris Carter in late May and signed Cameron Rupp in early June, they knew they'd see strikeouts but expected both players to provide power bats for the Rochester Red Wings. They got the strikeouts but not the power, which is why both players are no longer in the organization. Carter was cut loose on Saturday and … [Read more...] about Rupp, Carter never gave Wings the HRs they expected
Lady Lancers ’18 turnaround is ‘satisfying,’ but loss sure stings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you compare the 2017 season with the the current campaign for the Rochester Lady Lancers, the first word that comes to mind is success. The Lady Lancers didn't win a game last summer, going 0-9-1. They were outscored 35-10. This year, with one game remaining, Rochester is 4-3-2 and 14 points. That's called a big-time turnaround. Yet late … [Read more...] about Lady Lancers ’18 turnaround is ‘satisfying,’ but loss sure stings
Playoff push begins Saturday for Lady Lancers
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The playoffs for United Women's Soccer don't start for another two weeks, but for the Rochester Lady Lancers, they essentially begin Saturday. "You could say that, that's for sure," Lady Lancers coach Sal Galvano said Thursday night after a training session for the team. In first place heading into last week, the Lady Lancers find themselves in third … [Read more...] about Playoff push begins Saturday for Lady Lancers
Curtiss, Wings squander lead in the 9th and lose
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Two facts about pitching in Triple-A compared to pitching in Major League Baseball that you may or may not have known: The baseball isn't the same. MLB's ball is made in Costa Rica, MiLB gets its ball from China. The way relievers are used, at least by some organizations, including the Minnesota Twins, is vastly different as well. Wednesday night … [Read more...] about Curtiss, Wings squander lead in the 9th and lose