By BILLY HEYEN From 1998 to 2008, 10 players with Rochester-area ties were either drafted or signed contracts with professional baseball organizations. From 2009 through 2018, that number jumped to 34. Players either from Section V schools or Rochester-area colleges have been selected in most Major League Baseball drafts. While none were selected in the first, in 1965, … [Read more...] about The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
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RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Red Wings managed just four hits for a second consecutive day, falling to the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in Moosic, PA. After winning the first two games of the series, Rochester (43-46) has to settle for the series split. Twins rehabbing pitcher Ervin Santana made the start for the Wings allowing three … [Read more...] about RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Wings blanked 4-0 Saturday night in Scranton
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Kohl Stewart turned in his best start of the season at Triple-A, but the offense didn't provide any help as the Wings were blanked by the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 4-0, Saturday night in Moosic, PA. Stewart - after allowing five runs in each of his first two starts with Rochester this year - allowed just one run on seven hits and two … [Read more...] about Wings blanked 4-0 Saturday night in Scranton
Wings cruise to 9-1 win over Scranton, Friday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com Stephen Gonsalves turned in another strong start and the offense provided plenty of support as the Red Wings cruised to a 9-1 win over the Scranton/WB RailRiders Friday night at PNC Field. After allowing just one run on two hits over 5.2 innings Friday, Gonsalves has now pitched to a 0.66 ERA (2 ER/27.1 IP) and allowed just 11 hits … [Read more...] about Wings cruise to 9-1 win over Scranton, Friday
It’s mission accomplished for minor league extra inning rule
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Baseball purists surely don't like the extra-inning rule implemented throughout the minor leagues this season, but it has accomplished the primary goal of saving wear and tear on the limited number of arms in the bullpen. Under the new rule, every inning beyond regulation begins with a runner on second base. The result: a much quicker end to … [Read more...] about It’s mission accomplished for minor league extra inning rule