By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The home-run derby hoopla has subsided; Jon Schwind is back to just being the third base coach and assistant hitting coach for the Indianapolis Indians. Which is just fine with him. Oh, being the derby pitcher during the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities for slugger Josh Bell — his good friend with the Pittsburgh Pirates — was good fun. Real … [Read more...] about Schwind a natural fit on Pirates Triple-A coaching staff
Kerrigan anti-homer swing produces two HRs as Wings win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You would think, just on mechanics alone, Jimmy Kerrigan would be perfect for today's game of hit it high and hit it far. The right-handed hitting Rochester Red Wings outfielder doesn't need to work on launch angle in order to ensure balls are propelled skyward with the desired trajectory. Except he contends his natural swing isn't what he needs to … [Read more...] about Kerrigan anti-homer swing produces two HRs as Wings win
New dad Bostick still enjoying the baseball ride
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You might think that after nine seasons in professional baseball, that after wearing the uniform of 11 different teams and being traded four times, Chris Bostick would a little ambivalent about his journey in the game. That's not Chris Bostick, however. That's not his outlook on life. Sure, he'd like to have spent more time in the majors than he has; … [Read more...] about New dad Bostick still enjoying the baseball ride
Forget the baby cigars, Rosario hands out home runs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA At around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Nolan Rosario entered the world out in Denver, Colo. At around 7:45 p.m. at Frontier Field, Wilin Rosario, the proud papa, hit a 404-foot home run to left-center field, a tribute to the arrival of his third child. The towering drive capped a six-run outburst and gave the Rochester Red Wings a 7-0 lead. Ah, but Rosario … [Read more...] about Forget the baby cigars, Rosario hands out home runs
Wings can’t overcome controversial call in 9th
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Absolute Journey, a cover band of what else but Journey, serenaded Rochester Red Wings fans with a post-game concert on Friday. Moments earlier, it was the fans who serenaded plate umpire Alex Tosi with deafening boos — and a baseball even came flying through the air in his direction from the Red Wings dugout — as the officiating chief walked off the … [Read more...] about Wings can’t overcome controversial call in 9th