Minor League Baseball

BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings had a successful opening to their two-week home stand, winning a series against a good Syracuse Mets team, 4-2, utilizing some of their best pitching of the summer. Now, they' host the Toledo Mud Hens for six games starting Tuesday. Rochester has had two major roster changes since the end of the Syracuse series: infielder Jose Tena … [Read more...] about PREVIEW: Red Wings continue home stand against Toledo Mud Hens

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Tuesday, Rochester Red Wings starter Adrian Sampson was spectacular on the mound, going six innings while allowing just one hit and one run: a solo shot by Syracuse's Jared Young. However, the Red Wings could manage only one run, and Syracuse ended up winning 2-1 by getting to the Rochester bullpen. On Sunday, to conclude the six-game … [Read more...] about Red Wings use eight-run first to take series capper with Syracuse, 9-4

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Saturday night's game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Syracuse Mets was much like any such matchup in the last few decades. There were giveaways (a Dylan Crews jersey), pre-game entertainment (a Bollywood dance number and cricket demonstration for Indian Night), and other fun quirks that make Minor League Baseball so unique (Bruce … [Read more...] about Dan Mason inducted into Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame; Team shut out by Mets

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the early years of the Rochester Red Wings' affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, several notable players came through. But only one position player that belonged to the "Twins of Tomorrow" won an International League award in those early seasons: outfielder/designated hitter Jason Kubel, the 2004 International League Rookie of the Year. … [Read more...] about Jason Kubel inducted into Red Wings Hall of Fame; Wings win third straight while breaking team’s stolen base record

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings have introduced a new tradition to Innovative Field. Perhaps in tribute to the success of Rochesterians in hockey, every home run is now heralded by the blast of a horn, as if a goal has just been scored. They'd meant to introduce it on Tuesday, as the Wings began their series with the Syracuse Mets... but didn't get the opportunity due … [Read more...] about Red Wings steamroll Syracuse, 14-3