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Brynn King signs professional contract with adidas

July 17, 2025 by Steve Bradley Leave a Comment

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Over the past few years Brynn King has adopted the phrase "bet on yourself" as her mantra.  "It's kind of my motto," King said. "I wouldn't be where I am today if I did not bet on myself." King's belief in herself paid off again this summer as the record-breaking pole vaulter from Roberts Wesleyan University signed a four-year … [Read more...] about Brynn King signs professional contract with adidas

Padres select Webster Schroeder’s Michael Salina in MLB Draft

July 14, 2025 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM An injury cut short Michael Salina's 2025 season. The setback did not keep the former Webster Schroeder standout from getting the opportunity to take the next step in his career. The San Diego Padres selected Salina in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, Monday morning. Salina, who started his college career at … [Read more...] about Padres select Webster Schroeder’s Michael Salina in MLB Draft

Future Red Wing? Nationals select 17-year-old Eli Willits with top pick of MLB Draft

July 13, 2025 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old Fort Cobb-Broxton High School shortstop Eli Willits with the first pick of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, possibly setting the Oklahoman on a path that could see him play for the Rochester Red Wings. The pick, made possible thanks to the Nationals winning the draft lottery last December, was a bit of a surprise. Many … [Read more...] about Future Red Wing? Nationals select 17-year-old Eli Willits with top pick of MLB Draft

Rain-shortened loss sends Red Wings into All-Star break

July 13, 2025 by Dan Glickman 3 Comments

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The all-star break in the International League isn't the actual half-way point to the season- the first half of the league's split-season came weeks ago. Still, the prospect of days of rest away from the daily grind of professional baseball no doubt was on the minds of many on Sunday at Innovative Field. Also on Innovative Field, however, … [Read more...] about Rain-shortened loss sends Red Wings into All-Star break

Morales hits first-ever walk-off homer to bring Wings win, 6-4

July 13, 2025 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Red Wings third baseman Yohandy Morales, better known as "Yoyo," has been in baseball for most of his 23 years. The son of former Cuban national team infielder Andy Morales, the Miami-born righthander has played in almost every level of baseball except the majors. But at no point in his life, he said, had he ever hit a walk-off … [Read more...] about Morales hits first-ever walk-off homer to bring Wings win, 6-4

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