By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They held Dustin Pedroia Night at Frontier Field on Friday. OK, the official promotion was "Renew Your Vows Night," which featured long-retired former Boston Red Sox outfielder Bernie Carbo and a member of the Red Wings front office dressed up as an ordained minister and claiming to be someone else. But one look at the lines outside the Frontier … [Read more...] about Pedroia fans flock to watch their hero at Frontier Field
Would Wings consider affiliation change? Twins’ GM hopes not
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It's an even-numbered year, so that means one thing for the Rochester Red Wings: Their affiliation agreement with the Minnesota Twins, the parent team since 2003, will be up for renewal. The Twins say they want to stay. Thad Levine, senior vice president and general manager since November 2016, made his first visit to Frontier Field on Tuesday to … [Read more...] about Would Wings consider affiliation change? Twins’ GM hopes not
Former Fairport star Bardreau helped end longest game in AHL history
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After the first overtime, the chatter was upbeat in the Lehigh Valley Phantoms dressing room at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Right where we want 'em, boys. After the second overtime on Wednesday night, and with 100 total minutes of hockey already played against the Charlotte Checkers, the Phantoms were just as positive, but questions began to … [Read more...] about Former Fairport star Bardreau helped end longest game in AHL history
Clubhouse talk seems to have revived Wings hitting
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You can say it's a long season, that when you're playing games in April it's still early, that there's plenty of time to overcome a rough start. But when the calendar turns to May and you're still scuffling at the plate, when you're still failing to produce in key situations, then there's truly trouble on the horizon. After Friday night's 11-3 loss … [Read more...] about Clubhouse talk seems to have revived Wings hitting
Kentucky Derby picks: Hoping Good Magic brings good luck
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Analytics have taken over sports, changing the way coaches coach, the way managers manage and the way personnel executives construct a roster. Number crunching has proven that over a 162-game baseball schedule, it's OK to swing hard and strive for extreme launch angle. Swinging for the home run is just fine; strikeouts really aren't all that … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby picks: Hoping Good Magic brings good luck