BY DAN GLICKMAN For the second straight year, the Rochester Red Wings will host two professional baseball players for an after-Thanksgiving event. Toronto Blue Jays utilityman (and Brighton High School graduate) Ernie Clement and White Sox outfield prospect (and Greece native) Casey Saucke will be at the Red Wings Team Store at Innovative Field on Saturday, November 30, … [Read more...] about Rochester baseball pros Ernie Clement and Casey Saucke signing autographs at Red Wings store Nov. 30
Minor League Baseball
Crews wins Minor League Gold Glove; Several former Wings nominated for Silver Slugger awards
BY DAN GLICKMAN Outfielder Dylan Crews capped his 2024 season with a Minor League Rawlings Gold Glove Award, Minor League Baseball and Rawlings announced on Monday, earning the 2024 Rochester Red Wings member honors as one of the best defensive players in the minor leagues this year. The 22-year-old Floridian and No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft appeared in 49 … [Read more...] about Crews wins Minor League Gold Glove; Several former Wings nominated for Silver Slugger awards
Three Red Wings earn end-of-season honors from Washington Nationals
BY DAN GLICKMAN Three members of the 2024 Rochester Red Wings earned 2024 Washington Nationals Minor League Awards, the team announced on Thursday. Outfielder Dylan Crews was named Hitter of the Year, utilityman Darren Baker earned Baserunner of the Year honors, and pitcher Brad Lord won the Nationals Way Award. Crews, the top prospect in baseball according to MLB … [Read more...] about Three Red Wings earn end-of-season honors from Washington Nationals
Red Wings already planning for next year after successful 2024
BY DAN GLICKMAN The 2024 Rochester Red Wings season couldn't have started worse for the team's front office. After three road games in Syracuse, the rains descended upon Rochester, canceling or postponing four straight games. Instead of a long-planned opening day with a large crowd, the home slate began on a cool Saturday in April with just 3,503 in attendance. Thankfully … [Read more...] about Red Wings already planning for next year after successful 2024
Martin continues to thrive with role in Cubs’ organization
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Given the choice between getting a head start on the off-season or spending time at the ballpark, Ben Martin chose the latter. Less than three hours before first pitch Saturday at Innovative Field, Martin took his spot behind a protective screen at first base. He served as a target for infielders taking ground balls and making throws … [Read more...] about Martin continues to thrive with role in Cubs’ organization