By PAUL GOTHAM Former Brighton High School standout, Ernie Clement needed a moment to catch his breath. After rounding the bases following a two-run home run in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Sunday, Clement headed for the runway of the Toronto Blue Jays' dugout. "I had to walk back into the clubhouse and kinda gather myself … [Read more...] about Clement homers, has 3 RBI in Blue Jays win over Yankees
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Alvarez, Nunez called up as Red Wings come off series win in Jacksonville
BY DAN GLICKMAN A day after completing a series win in Jacksonville, the Rochester Red Wings saw two of their players earn call-ups to the Washington Nationals: infielder Nasim Nunez and starting pitcher Andrew Alvarez, with Alvarez immediately making an impression in "The Show." Alvarez, who went a deceptive 3-7 with a team-leading 4.10 ERA in 25 games and 123 innings … [Read more...] about Alvarez, Nunez called up as Red Wings come off series win in Jacksonville
Yankees trade Penfield’s Ziehl to White Sox
by TYLER HATHAWAY The New York Yankees traded Penfield product and pitcher Gage Ziehl to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Austin Slater on Wednesday morning. Ziehl was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round in 2024 and has pitched 74.1 innings in 14 starts this year in the minor leagues, mostly at the Single-A level. Ziehl was previously drafted in the 2021 11th round … [Read more...] about Yankees trade Penfield’s Ziehl to White Sox
Yankees’ starter Luis Gil has mixed rehab outing against Red Wings
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – For the second straight year, a key member of the New York Yankees took the mound for a rehab assignment, pitching against the Rochester Red Wings for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Last season, it was perennial Cy Young Award candidate and All-Star Gerrit Cole. On Wednesday, it was 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, who broke out with … [Read more...] about Yankees’ starter Luis Gil has mixed rehab outing against Red Wings
Yankees’ pitcher and 2024 Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to make rehab start Wednesday for Scranton against Red Wings
BY DAN GLICKMAN Luis Gil, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year and one of the pillars of the New York Yankees rotation, will make a rehab start for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday at Innovative Field, sources have told Pickin' Splinters. No official confirmation has been made by any of the teams involved, although this is not unusual for players … [Read more...] about Yankees’ pitcher and 2024 Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to make rehab start Wednesday for Scranton against Red Wings