By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First, Ervin Santana went out and pitched on Friday night like he's ready to rejoin the Minnesota Twins' rotation. Then, when he was done pitching, he said he's ready. Of course, the player doesn't really make the ultimate decision. It will be up to the Twins to say whether Santana's rehabilitation stint with the Rochester Red Wings is over. "It … [Read more...] about Santana shows he’s MLB ready but Wings lose again
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Stewart and his 1-seam fastball now taking charge
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Kohl Stewart's introduction to Triple-A wasn't necessarily one to fondly remember. It was more like an indoctrination. Three starts, 24 hits, 14 earned runs and some questions about what went wrong. One of those starts came in August of last season, when he was promoted from Double-A Chattanooga to start at Louisville for the Rochester Red Wings. … [Read more...] about Stewart and his 1-seam fastball now taking charge
Twins acquire Hazelbaker; outfielder active Thursday for Rochester
By BILLY HEYEN The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The 30-year old lefty swinger will be active tonight for the Rochester Red Wings, per a team spokesperson. Hazelbaker was a fourth round pick by the Boston Red Sox in the 2009 MLB Draft out of Ball State University. He didn't make his major league … [Read more...] about Twins acquire Hazelbaker; outfielder active Thursday for Rochester
Bailey, Gonsalves duel but Bats’ bullpen proves superior in 2-0 Wings loss
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Each of the last two seasons, Stephen Gonsalves has been a top-100 prospect in Baseball America’s rankings. In 2007 and 2008, Homer Bailey’s final two seasons eligible for prospect rankings, Baseball America ranked him a top-10 prospect. On a minor-league rehab start in Rochester, Bailey won the pitchers’ duel between former top prospect … [Read more...] about Bailey, Gonsalves duel but Bats’ bullpen proves superior in 2-0 Wings loss
Wings fall to Louisville
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The cheer that rose from the first base side stands seemed a little late. The traditional "We Want A Hit" coming from the groups of kids enjoying the matinee at Frontier Field reached its crescendo in the ninth when the Rochester Red Wings sent eight to the plate but fell short in a 12-5 loss to the Louisville Bats. A few hours after … [Read more...] about Wings fall to Louisville