As American Legion Baseball celebrates its 100th year, the New York State championship comes to Rochester for the first time in history. Greece Post 468 hosts the tournament at Rochester Institute of Technology. Action begins with four games on Saturday, July 26th and continues until a champion is crowned on Wednesday, July 30th. Complete schedule and bracket of the NYS … [Read more...] about Preview: 2025 New York State American Legion Championship
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Red Wings comeback falls short in extras
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings (10-13, 37-58) fell short in 12 innings Wednesday evening 8-6 to the Scranton/WB RailRiders (18-4, 56-38) in a contest where Rochester had chances to secure the victory. “Unfortunately situational play down the stretch, wasn’t good and it cost us,” Red Wings manager, Matt LeCroy said. “Their team is really good … [Read more...] about Red Wings comeback falls short in extras
Yankees’ starter Luis Gil has mixed rehab outing against Red Wings
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – For the second straight year, a key member of the New York Yankees took the mound for a rehab assignment, pitching against the Rochester Red Wings for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Last season, it was perennial Cy Young Award candidate and All-Star Gerrit Cole. On Wednesday, it was 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, who broke out with … [Read more...] about Yankees’ starter Luis Gil has mixed rehab outing against Red Wings
Looking back: The one time the American Legion World Series almost came to Rochester
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the first time ever, the New York State American Legion baseball tournament will be played in Monroe County. Volunteers from Greece Post 468 will see their countless hours of preparation come to fruition when more than a dozen games are played between Saturday and Wednesday at Rochester Institute of Technology, culminating in the crowning of a state … [Read more...] about Looking back: The one time the American Legion World Series almost came to Rochester
Rochester Alternative Baseball hosts third annual series
Rochester Alternative Baseball's (RAB) Inclusion Series returned to Webster Thomas High School for the third year on Friday July 18th. The two teams, Team Blue and Team Gray, each featured a combination of RAB players and community members playing side-by-side. This year's edition saw the visiting Team Blue carrying a slim 6-5 lead through three innings with … [Read more...] about Rochester Alternative Baseball hosts third annual series