By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first sign that the wind was in extreme crazed mode were the flags behind the left field fence at Frontier Field on Friday night. They were perpetually blowing out toward Plymouth Avenue. Then came the press box announcement: Winds steady at 36 mph, gusting to 56 mph. Just how overbearing is that sort of wind at a ballpark? It was so windy … [Read more...] about On crazy windy night, Ortiz belts two homers to beat Red Wings
Ullmark after bitter end to Amerks season: ‘I didn’t make any saves’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA What began with great promise and great promises ended with crushed hope and greater heartbreak. The Rochester Americans intended to play deep into the spring. Instead, their plan was sabotaged by a much quicker and perhaps more talented Syracuse Crunch team, which swept the Amerks out of the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs with a 6-3 victory on … [Read more...] about Ullmark after bitter end to Amerks season: ‘I didn’t make any saves’
Amerks’ MacWilliam slapped with 3-game suspension
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Andrew MacWilliam, by far the Rochester Americans' most physical presence, has been suspended for three games by the American Hockey League as a result of his actions on Saturday night. He will miss Game 3 of the first-round Calder Cup playoff series against the Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday night in Rochester. The Crunch lead the best-of-five series … [Read more...] about Amerks’ MacWilliam slapped with 3-game suspension
Bautista says he’ll need more at-bats before he’s MLB-ready
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Whether Jose Bautista can provide the right-handed power the Atlanta Braves desperately need won't be known for a month or so, not until he's had a chance to acclimate. But this much is already certain: once he joins the Braves lineup, the six-time American League All-Star won't be swinging his two-toned maple Marucci bat with any less ferocity than he did … [Read more...] about Bautista says he’ll need more at-bats before he’s MLB-ready
Skinner second-guesses himself after Wings lose to Columbus
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Red Wings collected just six hits and struck out 12 times, yet manager Joel Skinner was pointing a finger of blame at himself after a 1-0 loss to the Columbus Clippers on Sunday afternoon at Frontier Field. Skinner said he erred when he sent home far-from-speedy Willians Astudillo on a Nick Buss single to center in the eight inning, and … [Read more...] about Skinner second-guesses himself after Wings lose to Columbus