Brighton high school alumnus Ernie Clement recently tied for a unique Toronto Blue Jays batting average record. Currently a second baseman on the Blue Jays' roster, Clement's .444 batting average is tied for the highest in the franchise's history within a players' first 16 games with the team, according to Sportsnet Stats. Clement ties the record with Steve Braun, who played … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement matches Toronto Blue Jays batting average record
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Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
By KEVIN L. SMITH Newark native Ben Cowles broke a record that hasn't been reached in over 15 years. On Thursday, Cowles was issued a walk to extend his on-base streak to 36 games for the Hudson Valley Renegades, a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Cowles' streak, which dates back to July 4 of this season, broke the Renegades' franchise record that was … [Read more...] about Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
With his retirement, remembering Stephen Strasburg’s starts in Rochester
By DAN GLICKMAN Stephen Strasburg made only two starts for the Rochester Red Wings, and only one of those starts came at home. And yet, reports on Thursday that the 2019 World Series MVP is about to retire remind us of the unforgettable memories he left fans in the Flower City. That may be because Strasburg's major league career was in some ways bracketed by his trips to … [Read more...] about With his retirement, remembering Stephen Strasburg’s starts in Rochester
Mendick homers, scores twice in Mets win
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick (Pittsford Mendon/Monroe CC) connected on a three-run home run, finished 2-for-4 at the plate and scored two runs as the host New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs, 11-2 Monday night. Mendick's home run, his first at the MLB level this season and 11th of his career, came with two outs in the seventh inning and gave the Mets a 10-2 lead at … [Read more...] about Mendick homers, scores twice in Mets win
Mendick signs one-year deal with Mets
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick has signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets for the 2023 Major League Baseball season as originally reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The former Pittsford Mendon and Monroe Community College star slashed .289/.343/.443 in 31 games with the Chicago White Sox in 2022 before suffering a season-ending ACL injury in mid-June. The White Sox … [Read more...] about Mendick signs one-year deal with Mets