BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings announced Friday that Matthew LeCroy will return as the club's manager for a fourth season. Six more members of his 2023 staff are joining him, including hitting coach Brian Daubach, pitching coach Rafael Chaves, and development coach Billy McMillon. The 48-year-old LeCroy will be the first manager of the Rochester Red Wings for … [Read more...] about Matthew LeCroy returns as Rochester Red Wings manager for 2024
Minor League Baseball
Cullen, VanScoter gearing up for respective campaigns
By PATRICK WALSH When considering the climate of Upstate New York throughout the year, it doesn't scream "baseball powerhouse" like California, Texas or Florida. Days are short. The Summer is shorter and the Winter is long. The odds aren't necessarily in anyone's favor. Don't tell that to Greg Cullen (McQuaid) or Reid VanScoter (Livonia). Cullen, a McQuaid grad, played … [Read more...] about Cullen, VanScoter gearing up for respective campaigns
Livonia Alum VanScoter named Mariners Minor League Pitcher of the Year
By PATRICK WALSH Reid VanScoter (Livonia) was named Jamie Moyer Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the Seattle Mariners farm system, the organization announced on Tuesday. After starting 25 games for Seattle's High-A affiliate, Everett AquaSox, VanScoter posted a 10-6 record with 157 punchouts and an ERA of 3.27. Of the 25 starts the southpaw made, 13 were quality. … [Read more...] about Livonia Alum VanScoter named Mariners Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Red Wings end 2023 home stint successful in stands despite struggles in standings
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. - What makes a successful minor league baseball season? And did the 2023 Rochester Red Wings have one? As they ended the home portion of the 2023 season on Sunday with an 8-7 walk-off win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, it depended on who answered and whether you were discussing the team on the field or the Rochester Red Wings as an … [Read more...] about Red Wings end 2023 home stint successful in stands despite struggles in standings
Wings finish home schedule with walk-off 13th inning win, 8-7
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the top of the 13th inning of Sunday’s home finale for the Rochester Red Wings, with a runner at second and one out, Lehigh Valley IronPig pinch-hitter Dustin Peterson hit a ball over 100 miles per hour into left field. A go-ahead hit seemed likely. But then came left-fielder Darren Baker, diving to his left and snagging the ball … [Read more...] about Wings finish home schedule with walk-off 13th inning win, 8-7