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
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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
Mendick goes deep in White Sox win
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick (Pittsford Mendon/Monroe Community College) connected on his first home run of the 2020 Major League Baseball season in a 7-2 Chicago White Sox victory, Monday night. Mendick drilled a 1-1 offering from Rony Garcia down the left field line that landed just inside the foul pole. The blast was measured at 107.7 MPH off the bat. The home run was … [Read more...] about Mendick goes deep in White Sox win
Kohl Stewart opts out of 2020 season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Former Rochester Red Wings and current Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kohl Stewart informed the team Friday that he is opting out of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. Stewart, a right-hander from Houston who compiled an 8-6 record and 5.14 ERA for Rochester in 2019 and signed with the Orioles last November, is a Type 1 diabetic. The medical condition puts … [Read more...] about Kohl Stewart opts out of 2020 season