ROCHESTER, N.Y. – For the second straight year, a key member of the New York Yankees took the mound for a rehab assignment, pitching against the Rochester Red Wings for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Last season, it was perennial Cy Young Award candidate and All-Star Gerrit Cole. On Wednesday, it was 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, who broke out with … [Read more...] about Yankees’ starter Luis Gil has mixed rehab outing against Red Wings
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Yankees’ pitcher and 2024 Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to make rehab start Wednesday for Scranton against Red Wings
BY DAN GLICKMAN Luis Gil, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year and one of the pillars of the New York Yankees rotation, will make a rehab start for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday at Innovative Field, sources have told Pickin' Splinters. No official confirmation has been made by any of the teams involved, although this is not unusual for players … [Read more...] about Yankees’ pitcher and 2024 Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to make rehab start Wednesday for Scranton against Red Wings
All-Star Wrap: How Current and Former Red Wings did during MLB’s All-Star festivities
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Major League Baseball All-Star Game and its assorted festivities are over, but one current member and several former players for the Rochester Red Wings were heavily involved in Atlanta since last Saturday. Here's a recap of how Red Wings-related players did: All-Star Futures Game Marquis Grissom Jr., the lone member of the Rochester Red Wings … [Read more...] about All-Star Wrap: How Current and Former Red Wings did during MLB’s All-Star festivities
Future Red Wing? Nationals select 17-year-old Eli Willits with top pick of MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old Fort Cobb-Broxton High School shortstop Eli Willits with the first pick of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, possibly setting the Oklahoman on a path that could see him play for the Rochester Red Wings. The pick, made possible thanks to the Nationals winning the draft lottery last December, was a bit of a surprise. Many … [Read more...] about Future Red Wing? Nationals select 17-year-old Eli Willits with top pick of MLB Draft
Two more former Red Wings join Home Run Derby: Buxton, Rooker to take part
BY DAN GLICKMAN Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood won't be the only former member of the Rochester Red Wings hitting in next Monday's 2025 Home Run Derby at Atlanta's Truist Park. In the days since the 6'7'' slugger announced his participation, two Red Wings alumni from the Twins era have also confirmed they'll take their swings: Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron … [Read more...] about Two more former Red Wings join Home Run Derby: Buxton, Rooker to take part