Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Rochester Red Wings and Minnesota Twins have extended their player development contract through the 2018 season. Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver: "The Twins have been an outstanding partner to the Red Wings. With a Major League affiliation, a Minor League club hopes for three important things: a competitive team, having … [Read more...] about Wings, Twins extend partnership thru 2018
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Wings, ‘Riders split
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com By NICK SCIARRATTA AND CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Red Wings split a Sunday afternoon doubleheader with first place Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Frontier Field. The RailRiders blanked the Wings 4-0 in the opener, and the Wings edged the RailRiders 4-3 in the second game. Game One: The Wings put two men on base in each of the first two innings, but … [Read more...] about Wings, ‘Riders split
Culver homers in Scranton victory
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Both in the field and at the plate, it was a night of firsts for Irondequoit High's Cito Culver. Playing in front of family and friends, Culver led the Scranton/WB RailRiders second inning with his first Triple-A home run when he turned on the first offering from Rochester Red Wings starter Jason Wheeler. "He was up to the first couple … [Read more...] about Culver homers in Scranton victory
Gionta brothers to sign autographs, throw first pitches on August 29
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Brian and Stephen Gionta will be at Frontier Field on Monday, August 29 to sign autographs and throw out the first pitch prior to the Rochester Red Wings game at 7:05 p.m. against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The pair will sign from 6-6:45 p.m. on the concourse. A first pitch from each will follow. Brian is the … [Read more...] about Gionta brothers to sign autographs, throw first pitches on August 29
Bartlett and Rettenmund Hall of Fame Ceremony set for August 12
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Former Red Wings Jason Bartlett and Merv Rettenmund will be inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame on Friday, August 12 in a pregame ceremony before the Wings host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at 7:05 p.m. Jason Bartlett – This slick-fielding shortstop played parts of three seasons for the Red Wings in 2004, 2005 and … [Read more...] about Bartlett and Rettenmund Hall of Fame Ceremony set for August 12