By CHUCKIE MAGGIO First, Aaron Phillips wanted to make it known that he and his family are safe. Despite an already challenging occupation made even more difficult by the coronavirus outbreak, he is grateful for his health. Phillips and his fellow minor league baseball players, a group that includes five St. Bonaventure University alumni, are home from spring training as they … [Read more...] about Bona alums coping with baseball delay
Minor League Baseball
Heyen: The ironies of baseball give Danny Mendick his big league call
By BILLY HEYEN Danny Mendick began the 10th inning of Monday's game for Charlotte on second base. A bunt moved Mendick to third. A win would push the Knights into the International League playoffs and continue Mendick's season. Instead, a grounder was fired home ahead of Mendick, who was tagged out trying for the plate. Charlotte allowed a run in the bottom half and missed … [Read more...] about Heyen: The ironies of baseball give Danny Mendick his big league call
Danny Mendick called up to Chicago White Sox for potential MLB debut
By BILLY HEYEN Danny Mendick (Pittsford Mendon/MCC/UMass Lowell) has been called up to the major leagues. He'll join the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland after completing his season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights on Monday. When Mendick enters a game for Chicago, it'll be his Major League Baseball debut. Mendick starred at Pittsford Mendon High School, then attended Monroe … [Read more...] about Danny Mendick called up to Chicago White Sox for potential MLB debut
Bentley and Encarnacion turn in strong call-up performances for Red Wings
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Denny Bentley was eating lunch when he got the news that he was being called up to Class A Cedar Rapids. After a whole two days with the Kernels, Bentley's coaches interrupted his game of catch in a Beloit, Wisconsin outfield to tell him he was going to finish the season in Triple-A. "Really? That's awesome," Bentley responded. When … [Read more...] about Bentley and Encarnacion turn in strong call-up performances for Red Wings
Wiel finishing breakout year on a high note
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA You won't find Zander Wiel's name anywhere on most lists of top prospects in the Minnesota Twins organization. He's not on MLB.com's top 30, and he doesn't appear on fangraphs top 41. But you will find Wiel among the players with the most productive offensive seasons for the Rochester Red Wings in the Twins era, and in select categories for in the … [Read more...] about Wiel finishing breakout year on a high note