By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Each of the last two seasons, Stephen Gonsalves has been a top-100 prospect in Baseball America’s rankings. In 2007 and 2008, Homer Bailey’s final two seasons eligible for prospect rankings, Baseball America ranked him a top-10 prospect. On a minor-league rehab start in Rochester, Bailey won the pitchers’ duel between former top prospect … [Read more...] about Bailey, Gonsalves duel but Bats’ bullpen proves superior in 2-0 Wings loss
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Wings fall to Louisville
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The cheer that rose from the first base side stands seemed a little late. The traditional "We Want A Hit" coming from the groups of kids enjoying the matinee at Frontier Field reached its crescendo in the ninth when the Rochester Red Wings sent eight to the plate but fell short in a 12-5 loss to the Louisville Bats. A few hours after … [Read more...] about Wings fall to Louisville
Wilkins slam highlights Wings’ inning that wouldn’t end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The day began for Andy Wilkins with a bright-and-early, one connection flight from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Rochester. It ended with some night-time fun at the ball park, as Wilkins provided the biggest hit in a night of lots of hits (13) for the Rochester Red Wings. Promoted from Double-A in the morning, Wilkins belted a grand slam to ignite an … [Read more...] about Wilkins slam highlights Wings’ inning that wouldn’t end
The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
By BILLY HEYEN From 1998 to 2008, 10 players with Rochester-area ties were either drafted or signed contracts with professional baseball organizations. From 2009 through 2018, that number jumped to 34. Players either from Section V schools or Rochester-area colleges have been selected in most Major League Baseball drafts. While none were selected in the first, in 1965, … [Read more...] about The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Red Wings managed just four hits for a second consecutive day, falling to the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in Moosic, PA. After winning the first two games of the series, Rochester (43-46) has to settle for the series split. Twins rehabbing pitcher Ervin Santana made the start for the Wings allowing three … [Read more...] about RailRiders top Wings, 3-1