By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If you wonder how Tim Tebow, a guy who gave up baseball for 10 years, has gone from a rookie-ball social media spectacle to a Triple-A suspect prospect, this is all you need to know: When he sets his mind to doing something, he's going to do it. In 2003 he swore off (in a non-cursing manner) soda pop and says he hasn't had one since. No Pepsi, no … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow: healthy eating and a healthier appetite to succeed on the diamond
Minor League Baseball
It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The red LED lighting of the thermometer beyond the right field said 34 degrees. Across the way, the flags behind the left field wall whipped steadily inward, the 12 mph breeze putting an exclamation point on Thursday night's teeth-chattering chill. Baseball? Did someone say baseball? On an evening that would have been perfect for a Rochester … [Read more...] about It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town
Raley thrives in chilly opening night temperatures
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Temperatures stayed in the 30s throughout Thursday night's Rochester Red Wing home opener at Frontier Field. The chilly air didn't bother Luke Raley. "I went to a DII school in Cleveland where we played in snow all the time, so I’m kinda used to it," the Lake Erie College alum said. "It feels like I’m back home." It showed at the … [Read more...] about Raley thrives in chilly opening night temperatures
Red Wings open home slate Thursday
By JOHN LIKANJE ROCHESTER, N.Y. - After starting the season on a two-city, seven-game road trip to Lehigh Valley and Syracuse, the Rochester Red Wings are set for their home opener on Thursday, April 11, at 6:05 PM at Frontier Field. The home opener will be the first of a seven-game home stand against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Syracuse Mets. The IronPigs feature … [Read more...] about Red Wings open home slate Thursday
Mets top Wings 7-5 Tuesday afternoon
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings blew an early four-run lead in a 7-5 loss to the Syracuse Mets Tuesday afternoon from NBT Bank Stadium. The loss is the Wings fifth straight after an Opening Night win against Lehigh Valley. When Ronald Torreyes struck out to end the top of the third inning the Red Wings had already set a … [Read more...] about Mets top Wings 7-5 Tuesday afternoon