The New York Yankees selected former Penfield Patriot Gage Ziehl in the fourth round (119th overall pick) of the 2024 MLB Draft. Previously chosen by Chicago Cubs in the 11th round (334th overall selection) of the 2021 draft, Ziehl joins Jason Kanzler (2013) and Fred Ludwig (1985) as Penfield alums also to be chosen in the draft. A First Team All-ACC performer at the … [Read more...] about New York Yankees pick Penfield’s Gage Ziehl in 4th round of MLB Draft
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White Sox select Athena’s Casey Saucke in 4th round
The Chicago White Sox selected former Greece Athena standout Casey Saucke II in the fourth round (107th pick) of the 2024 MLB Draft. Saucke is the fourth player from the Trojan program to be selected and the first since the Washington Nationals took Brian Dupra in the seventh round of the 2011 draft. A Second Team All-ACC performer as well as a Third Team All-American … [Read more...] about White Sox select Athena’s Casey Saucke in 4th round
Red Wings’ Dylan Crews named to Futures Game roster
BY DAN GLICKMAN Rochester Red Wings outfielder Dylan Crews will represent the team and the Washington Nationals organization at the 2024 All-Star Futures Game, playing for the National League Futures team. Fellow outfielder James Wood, recently called up from Rochester to Washington, also earned a spot, although he will be replaced on the roster. Crews, the No. 2 pick of … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ Dylan Crews named to Futures Game roster
Report: Red Wings’ slugger James Wood promoted to Washington Nationals
BY DAN GLICKMAN One of the Rochester Red Wings' top hitters is getting the call to the big leagues: multiple reports say that outfielder James Wood will soon join the Washington Nationals, with a debut set for Monday, July 1 for a home game against the New York Mets. The move, first reported by Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan and MLB Network Radio, has yet to be confirmed … [Read more...] about Report: Red Wings’ slugger James Wood promoted to Washington Nationals
He’s no Steve Bartman: Penfield man receives memorable Father’s Day gift from New York Mets’ Brandon Nimmo
BY STEVE BRADLEY A Penfield man’s perfect Father’s Day weekend got even better, thanks to New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo. Andrew Solomon and his son Jordan, 25, left town to see comedian Tom Segura perform at Turning Stone Casino on Friday night and drove to Albany after the show. The two avid Mets fans woke up on Saturday morning and drove to Citi Field in … [Read more...] about He’s no Steve Bartman: Penfield man receives memorable Father’s Day gift from New York Mets’ Brandon Nimmo