By BILLY HEYEN Danny Mendick was officially named to the Chicago White Sox' 60-man player pool for the 2020 Major League Baseball season. The former Pittsford Mendon and Monroe Community College standout is listed as an infielder, and the announcement specifies that workouts for the 44 players named will begin at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 3. Mendick's inclusion for the … [Read more...] about Danny Mendick named to White Sox’ 60-man pool for 2020 MLB season
Ernie Clement named to Cleveland’s 60-man player pool for 2020 MLB season
By BILLY HEYEN Brighton alumnus Ernie Clement will be a part of the Cleveland Indians' 60-man player pool for the start of the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season. The former standout at Virginia was named to the "Alternate Training Site" portion of the team after finishing the 2019 season at Triple-A. Players listed at the Alternate Training Site for Cleveland will … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement named to Cleveland’s 60-man player pool for 2020 MLB season
Addison’s Jim Greengrass homered twice in Brooklyn on June 22, 1954
By BILLY HEYEN In 1954, the Dodgers still played in Brooklyn and the Cincinnati ballclub was known as the Redlegs. On a June 22 meeting that year at Ebbets Field, the Dodgers were certainly favored behind the left arm of starter Johnny Podres. Addison High School-alumnus Jim Greengrass had something to say about that, though. Batting fifth for the Redlegs that day, … [Read more...] about Addison’s Jim Greengrass homered twice in Brooklyn on June 22, 1954
McQuaid 2019 title legacy shifts amid lost season for younger Knights
By Billy Heyen Noah Campanelli can’t help but think about the timing of it all. A year ago, his McQuaid baseball team won the Class AA state title. If things had been shifted just one year, Campanelli and his teammates might not have played a single game. “I just can’t help to think what a shame it would’ve been if our season got canceled last year,” Campanelli said. “I sit … [Read more...] about McQuaid 2019 title legacy shifts amid lost season for younger Knights
Ben Beauchamp, Tyler Griggs take Junior College detour to get back on track
By BILLY HEYEN In the 2019 state semifinal, Tyler Griggs stole second base and distracted the defense long enough for Ben Beauchamp to scamper home from third. It was the type of aggressive base-running maneuver that led the Knights to their first-ever state title. Now, both Griggs and Beauchamp will be hoping that their next move, transferring from a Division I program … [Read more...] about Ben Beauchamp, Tyler Griggs take Junior College detour to get back on track