BY DAN GLICKMAN For the second straight year, Brighton graduate and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement is up for a Rawlings Gold Glove as one of the best defensive players in baseball. And this time, he'll have two chances at the award. Like in 2024, Clement has been named a finalist for the American League award at third base. He's earned an additional finalist … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards
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Clement has historic series to help Blue Jays advance to ALCS
by TYLER HATHAWAY Toronto infielder and former Brighton standout Ernie Clement had a four-game stretch to remember in the American League Divisional Series against the New York Yankees. After going hitless in Game 1, Clement picked up nine hits over the course of the next three games and finished the series with a .643 batting average, five RBI, five scored runs, a home run, … [Read more...] about Clement has historic series to help Blue Jays advance to ALCS
Clement homers, has 3 RBI in Blue Jays win over Yankees
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
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