By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The day Luis García sent his first major league home run into Nationals Park’s right-center field seats, launching a Jake Arrieta sinker that didn’t sink, was viewed as the dawning of Washington’s new baseball era. The Nationals traded the best pitcher in franchise history along with their star shortstop earlier that day, sending Max Scherzer and Trea Turner … [Read more...] about García returns to Triple-A to gain more experience
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MLB announces experimental rules to be tested during 2022 Minor League season
Major League Baseball (MLB) announced a variety of experimental playing rules that have been approved by the Competition Committee and the Playing Rules Committee for use during the 2022 Minor League season. Consistent with the preferences of fans, these rules are designed to improve the pace of play, create more action on the field, and reduce player injuries. Many … [Read more...] about MLB announces experimental rules to be tested during 2022 Minor League season
Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022
MiLB — Minor League Baseball announced the return of the historical names for the 11 leagues that comprise the player development system for Major League Baseball’s 30 Clubs. During the 2021 season, the leagues had regional names (Triple-A East, Triple-A West, etc.) while the rights to the use of the historic league names were in the process of being acquired by MLB. “Major … [Read more...] about Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022
LeCroy returns to manage Red Wings in 2022
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, N.Y, – Matthew LeCroy will return to manage the Rochester Red Wings in 2022, the Washington Nationals announced today. LeCroy guided the Red Wings to a 49-77 record last season while overseeing a franchise-record 77 different players. Rafael Chaves will be the team’s Pitching Coach while Billy McMillon will serve as the Development … [Read more...] about LeCroy returns to manage Red Wings in 2022
Noll named Triple-A East All-Star
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jake Noll was the constant in a year of Rochester Red Wings inconsistency, playing 118 of Rochester’s 126 games and leading the team with 131 hits and 69 RBI while maintaining a .300 batting average. Noll was recognized for those efforts as a Triple-A East All-Star on Tuesday, Minor League Baseball announced. Noll is the Red Wings’ first postseason award … [Read more...] about Noll named Triple-A East All-Star