Major League Baseball (MLB) announced a variety of experimental playing rules that have been approved by the Competition Committee and the Playing Rules Committee for use during the 2022 Minor League season. Consistent with the preferences of fans, these rules are designed to improve the pace of play, create more action on the field, and reduce player injuries. Many … [Read more...] about MLB announces experimental rules to be tested during 2022 Minor League season
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Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022
MiLB — Minor League Baseball announced the return of the historical names for the 11 leagues that comprise the player development system for Major League Baseball’s 30 Clubs. During the 2021 season, the leagues had regional names (Triple-A East, Triple-A West, etc.) while the rights to the use of the historic league names were in the process of being acquired by MLB. “Major … [Read more...] about Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022
Cavalli pulled in first inning as Red Wings lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Dirt caked the front of Cade Cavalli’s Rochester Red Wings uniform as he trotted off the pitcher’s mound for the start of his personal offseason. Cavalli’s last appearance of 2021 was littered with bounced pitches and basepath traffic. He retired just two of the seven Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders he faced, tagged for four earned runs in just two-thirds of … [Read more...] about Cavalli pulled in first inning as Red Wings lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Noll and Read homers not enough for Red Wings to beat Buffalo
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Gregory Polanco took an extended look at his handiwork before breaking into a deliberate home run trot, fist-pumping to his team’s bullpen as he rounded third base. Kevin Smith’s two-out walk kept Buffalo at bat in the eighth inning of a tie game. Polanco’s line drive to left recovered the lead they’d lost two frames earlier. The Rochester Red Wings slugged … [Read more...] about Noll and Read homers not enough for Red Wings to beat Buffalo
Braymer starting to “click” on mound, with a watchful eye on his home state
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO While Ben Braymer was putting the finishing touches on his best month as a professional pitcher, his family was relying on a generator for power during Hurricane Ida. “It’s a little unnerving and uneasy to be somewhere so far away when there’s something so devastating going on back home,” the Rochester Red Wings lefthander and Baton Rouge, La. native … [Read more...] about Braymer starting to “click” on mound, with a watchful eye on his home state