By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings manager Marv Foley wanted the 13-inning marathon against Pawtucket to be over as much as anyone in the park on June 6, 1997. How else do you explain Foley’s decision to throw caution to the wind and send a limping Tim Laker home on Danny Clyburn’s one-out liner into the right field corner? Laker pulled a hamstring between second and … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: 1997 Wings outlast PawSox in 13 innings
Minor League Baseball
Maggio: Twins are model franchise during pandemic
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Minnesota Twins are winning off the field during baseball’s layoff. As the dispute between Major League Baseball’s owners and players over a proposed dramatic reduction in players’ salaries remains at an impasse and an 82-game season becomes increasingly unlikely, the Twins are taking care of their staff and minor league players. While major league … [Read more...] about Maggio: Twins are model franchise during pandemic
Benchmarks: Rochester-Area Baseball All-Decade Team 2010-2019
By PAUL GOTHAM and CARSON WERNER More than 20 former Section V baseball players were either selected in the Major League Baseball draft or signed free agent deals during the 10-year span from 2010-19. Countless others continued their careers at the collegiate level. From All-League to All-State, All-America and pro All-Stars, Rochester-area players have made their mark on … [Read more...] about Benchmarks: Rochester-Area Baseball All-Decade Team 2010-2019
Maggio: Red Wings are missed on would-be Opening Day
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The "never leave a game early" crowd gained a vocal member on April 9, 2011. That day was a high-water mark in a fun era of Rochester sports. The Red Wings had their home opener at Frontier Field while the Knighthawks hosted the bitter rival Buffalo Bandits at the Blue Cross Arena that night. First pitch was scheduled for 4:05, while opening faceoff was set … [Read more...] about Maggio: Red Wings are missed on would-be Opening Day
Red Wings donate 30,000 medical grade gloves to Monroe County
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings are taking proactive measures against the coronavirus. The Red Wings donated 30,000 medical grade gloves from their food and beverage department to Monroe County, sending the materials in a truck on Monday morning. The Wings had the large shipment in storage after receiving a reduced rate from a distributor last year. The county will … [Read more...] about Red Wings donate 30,000 medical grade gloves to Monroe County