By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ethan Haley's effervescent smile was the first thing to catch Aaron Jones's eye, just as it catches the eye of all who meet the 12-year-old from downtown Rochester. "You just bring me a lot of joy," Jones told him on a Zoom call recently. "Any time I'm having a bad day, I think about you and that smile, think, 'What would Ethan be doing right now? He'd be … [Read more...] about Rochester boy wins contest to design Green Bay Packer’s cleats
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Maggio: Kirilloff could be latest talented Twin to skip Rochester
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Trevor May has now called both Alex Kirilloff and Joe Mauer teammates, the requisite first-hand experience to compare a green 22-year-old to one of the greatest players to don a Minnesota Twins uniform. "Shades of Joe Mauer," May told reporters yesterday, according to MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. "That kind of poise and confidence in the box. Just a pure … [Read more...] about Maggio: Kirilloff could be latest talented Twin to skip Rochester
A’s rookie, Heim, has Rochester connections
By PAUL GOTHAM Matt Dryer's earliest memory of Jonah Heim came nearly a decade ago. Then a member of the East Coast Grays, Heim took the mound for a night game in Long Island, New York. There under the lights against a team from that locale, Heim tossed a no-hitter. Ten years later he's traded pitching responsibilities for catching and the Amherst, New York native is thriving … [Read more...] about A’s rookie, Heim, has Rochester connections
Dancing for Dubs: Mendick enjoying ride with White Sox
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick is developing his dance moves and building his own clothing line while enjoying life in Major League Baseball. Along the way, there has been a misspelling of his surname which brought a hall-of-fame connection. Not that anyone should expect this to overwhelm the Pittsford Mendon and Monroe Community College graduate who has always managed to … [Read more...] about Dancing for Dubs: Mendick enjoying ride with White Sox
Aquinas alum Jarron Jones signed to Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad
By JOHN LIKANJE Jarron Jones (Aquinas/Notre Dame) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, Sunday. The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle was part of the final signees National Football League (NFL) teams made ahead of Opening Week, which starts on Thursday. Former @AQ_football star Jarron Jones makes it onto the Pittsburgh #Steelers practice squad 🏈 #ROC @PickinSplinters … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Jarron Jones signed to Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad