By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first time Lane Thomas was traded, back in 2017, there wasn’t even another name attached in the deal. The Toronto Blue Jay sent him from his Class-A team to the St. Louis Cardinals organization in exchange for international spending cap space. Apparently that’s a thing. Last week, when he experienced the second trade of his career, there was a … [Read more...] about Thomas walks it off for Wings in continuing bid to show Nats he’s ready
Nationals new catching prospect Ruiz looks right at home in Wings debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The initial shock of the trade has worn off for Keibert Ruiz. From this point forward, Ruiz said he’s intent on doing first what he can for the Rochester Red Wings and, perhaps sooner than later, for the Washington Nationals. After all, if you’re one of the guys headed east when the Nationals send possible (probable?) Hall of Fame pitcher Max … [Read more...] about Nationals new catching prospect Ruiz looks right at home in Wings debut
Klobosits proving he’s the Wings new kloser
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For a guy who pitched very little the previous two years, Gabe Klobosits hasn’t missed a beat this season. In fact, he’s made it clear he’s intent on fast-tracking himself up the bullpen ladder of the Washington Nationals organization. On Tuesday night, Klobosits made a very loud statement with his right arm that he’s now the closer for the Rochester … [Read more...] about Klobosits proving he’s the Wings new kloser
Swihart’s slam carries Wings past Buffalo
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are slumps that can be downright depressing, when nothing seems to go right at the plate regardless of what adjustments are made to a swing or to a stance. The slumps where, regardless of how much video you watch, little ever goes right when you step into the batter’s box. And then there are the stretches where, even when the batting average … [Read more...] about Swihart’s slam carries Wings past Buffalo
Playing Worcester has been like perpetual batting practice for hot Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s become a Sunday tradition for kids to run the bases at Frontier Field following Rochester Red Wings games. One could argue, however, that today’s late-afternoon procession of kids on the basepaths was merely a reenactment of the week that was for the Wings against the Worcester Red Sox. As they did in Worcester three weeks ago, the Wings … [Read more...] about Playing Worcester has been like perpetual batting practice for hot Wings