BY DAN GLICKMAN A graduate of Penfield High School is the new manager of the Seattle Mariners: Jason Kanzler. The 36-year-old was named Seattle's 22nd all-time manager on Tuesday, beating out other candidates including former Houston Astros manager Joe Espada. He'd previously served three years as the Director of Player Development for the Chicago Cubs. This will be his … [Read more...] about Penfield graduate Jason Kanzler named Seattle Mariners manager; first full-time Rochester born-and-raised manager in MLB history
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Yoyo Morales and Jared Simpson called up; Wings lose Syracuse opener but remain in first
BY DAN GLICKMAN Corner infielder Yohandy Morales, better known as “Yoyo”, was one of two Rochester Red Wings called up to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday as Major League Baseball rosters expanded. It was considered by many observers to be a well-earned promotion for the Miami-born slugger, who sits fourth in the International League in home runs (25) and RBI (76). … [Read more...] about Yoyo Morales and Jared Simpson called up; Wings lose Syracuse opener but remain in first
Ziehl shines in Triple-A debut
By PAUL GOTHAM Making his first start in Class AAA, Gage Ziehl looked right at home. And the former Penfield standout had a chance to work with an MLB All Star. Ziehl struck out eight without issuing a walk as the Worcester Red Sox defeated Lehigh ValleyPigs, 17-0 on Saturday. He hurled two-hit ball over five and 2/3 innings for his seventh win overall this … [Read more...] about Ziehl shines in Triple-A debut
Red Wings fall to Syracuse to end series, 9-7, as Luis Garcia Jr. trade scrambles lineup
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – After a delayed start due to rain storms, the Rochester Red Wings concluded their six-game series with the Syracuse Mets with a 9-7 loss on Sunday. The loss could largely be attributed to the offensive efforts of one man: Syracuse third baseman Christopher Morel, who homered three times as the Mets beat back an attempted Red Wings … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall to Syracuse to end series, 9-7, as Luis Garcia Jr. trade scrambles lineup
Ernie Clement becomes first Rochester-born MLB All-Star since 1959
BY DAN GLICKMAN Toronto Blue Jays second baseman and Brighton High School graduate Ernie Clement became the first Rochester-born Major League Baseball All-Star since the 1950s on Thursday, clinching a spot in the July 14th game in Philadelphia by receiving more votes than any other American League player. The 30-year-old Clement had 3,232,932 votes in Phase 1 of All-Star … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement becomes first Rochester-born MLB All-Star since 1959