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
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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
Red Wings end season with 3-2 extra inning loss, finish year 77-71
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The 2024 Rochester Red Wings season came to an end on Sunday with a 3-2 extra innings loss to the Iowa Cubs. Rochester had the winning run at the plate in the bottom of the eleventh after a walk by second baseman Jake Alu, but couldn't capitalize, as Cubs pitcher Riley Martin struck out the final two batters of the game to end it. VIEW … [Read more...] about Red Wings end season with 3-2 extra inning loss, finish year 77-71