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By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The real Kennys Vargas has returned to the Rochester Red Wings. That impostor who was wearing No. 3o the first four months, yeah, he left the building. The power-hitter who was a constant threat for the Red Wings the previous 2 1/2 seasons — and even for the Minnesota Twins in 2016 and 2017 — is once again anchoring the Rochester lineup. OK, it's … [Read more...] about The real Kennys Vargas is back for the Wings

By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Michael Pineda wasn't entering a pressure cooker as he took the Frontier Field mound on Tuesday to resume last month's Rochester Red Wings suspended game against Pawtucket. Pineda, who signed with the Minnesota Twins in December and is making a comeback from July 2017 Tommy John surgery, will not be rushed into major league action by a non-contending … [Read more...] about Pineda earns victory as Wings and Sox split doubleheader

Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Doc Edwards, who managed the Rochester Red Wings from 1979-81 and was at the helm during the longest game in professional baseball history, has passed away. He was 81.   Born Howard Rodney Edwards, “Doc” spent 57 years in baseball as either a player, coach, manager or scout. The Red Jacket, W.V. native made his major league … [Read more...] about Former Wings Manager Doc Edwards passes away

Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Rochester Red Wings first baseman Kennys Vargas has been named the International League Batter of the Week, the league office announced Monday.   Vargas batted .379/.419/.828 with one double, four homers, 11 RBI and four runs scored in seven games. He led the league in home runs, RBI, slugging and total bases (24) while … [Read more...] about Vargas named International League Batter of the Week

Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Byron Buxton collected two doubles and Chase De Jong turned in his best outing with the Red Wings as Rochester beat the Toledo Mud Hens, 3-2, Saturday night at Fifth Third Field. De Jong entered in the second inning - after Jake Reed opened - and tossed seven innings allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out four … [Read more...] about Buxton, De Jong lead Wings to victory Saturday in Toledo