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Maggio: Kirilloff could be latest talented Twin to skip Rochester

By Chuckie Maggio on October 1, 2020 MLB, Pine Pieces

Alex Kirilloff made more history in the fourth inning, when he ripped a line drive to right field to become the first player ever to record his first big league hit in the postseason…

A’s rookie, Heim, has Rochester connections

By Paul Gotham on September 29, 2020 Casey's Clipboard, MLB, Pine Pieces

The A’s traded for Heim in the off-season between 2017 and 2018. One year later, he garnered Organizational All-Star honors when combining to hit .310 with nine home runs and 53 RBI for the Midland Rockhounds and Las Vegas Aviators…

Dancing for Dubs: Mendick enjoying ride with White Sox

By Paul Gotham on September 14, 2020 MCC, MLB, Pine Pieces, WNY Sports

Danny Mendick has made 25 of his starts at second base (three at third and one at shortstop), and the White Sox, winners of eight of 10, maintain a one-game lead over 2019 AL Central champ Minnesota…

Aquinas alum Jarron Jones signed to Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad

By johnmitchelllikanje on September 7, 2020 High School, NFL, Pine Pieces

Jones starred as a defensive tackle at Notre Dame from 2013 to 2016. He played 29 of the Fighting Irish’s 51 games and recorded 105 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception…..

Mendick goes deep in White Sox win

By Paul Gotham on August 18, 2020 MLB, Pine Pieces, WNY Sports

The home run was Mendick’s seventh hit in his last seven games, a stretch in which he is batting .318…

Kohl Stewart opts out of 2020 season

By Chuckie Maggio on August 3, 2020 MLB, Pine Pieces, Red Wings

Stewart, a right-hander from Houston who compiled an 8-6 record and 5.14 ERA for Rochester in 2019 and signed with the Orioles last November, is a Type 1 diabetic. The medical condition puts him at an increased risk for severe coronavirus-related complications…