Utilityman Darren Baker, one of the most beloved Rochester Red Wing of the Washington Nationals era, is heading to the big leagues for the first time. VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM JOE TERRITO. According to multiple reports, the 25-year-old will join the Nationals on Sunday when Major League rosters expand for September. Although best known to many baseball fans as the son of … [Read more...] about Darren Baker latest Red Wing to get MLB call-up
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Crews gets first MLB hits, other Red Wings alums play big roles in Nationals’ win over Yankees
BY DAN GLICKMAN Although the Rochester Red Wings lost in Tuesday's series opener against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, plenty of former Red Wings played big roles in their parent club's win over Scranton's top club, the New York Yankees. All four runs for the Washington Nationals in their 4-2 victory over the AL East-leading Yankees came as a result of plays by … [Read more...] about Crews gets first MLB hits, other Red Wings alums play big roles in Nationals’ win over Yankees
Red Wings’ OF Dylan Crews gets call-up to Washington Nationals
BY DAN GLICKMAN During his first home stand as a Rochester Red Wing, outfielder and mega-prospect Dylan Crews was asked if he in some ways had wished that his college teammate at Louisiana State, pitcher Paul Skenes, were still in AAA playing for the Indianapolis Indians, who the Wings were facing that week. “I'm happy for him,” said Crews. “And when that time is (for … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ OF Dylan Crews gets call-up to Washington Nationals
Rochester Olympic Update: Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King falls just short in pole vault qualifiers; Lanae-Tava Thomas places 18th in semis
BY DAN GLICKMAN Two more athletes with Rochester ties- pole vaulter Brynn King and runner Lanae-Tava Thomas- saw their individual Paris Olympics come to an end on Monday. However, Thomas may continue as part of a relay team. First, Roberts Wesleyan University's Brynn King, who came to the Rochester area to train for two-time Olympic medalist Jenn Suhr, fell just short in … [Read more...] about Rochester Olympic Update: Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King falls just short in pole vault qualifiers; Lanae-Tava Thomas places 18th in semis
Rochester Olympic Update: Rush-Henrietta grad Lanae-Tava Thomas advances at Paris Olympics
BY DAN GLICKMAN Rush-Henrietta graduate Lanae-Tava Thomas advanced in the 200 meter run at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, finishing tenth in opening heats for Jamaica, the nation of her birth. Thomas finished the 200 meter in 22.70 seconds, second in her heat and 0.32 behind the heat leader, American Brittany Brown. Her time was a half-second behind the overall leader in … [Read more...] about Rochester Olympic Update: Rush-Henrietta grad Lanae-Tava Thomas advances at Paris Olympics