By CHUCKIE MAGGIO You had questions about the Bonnies, Atlantic 10, Syracuse and conference realignment. Presenting the first Pickin' Splinters edition of an Intrepid favorite, Bona Mailbag. Q: What are you expecting from (Bobby) Planutis? A: In the official release of Planutis's transfer to SBU, coach Mark Schmidt said, "Bobby really fits in our system and with the … [Read more...] about Bona Mailbag: Planutis expectations, lineup predictions, conference realignment
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Red Wings split doubleheader at Toledo
By DONOVAN MOFFAT TOLEDO, OH – Rochester (34-37) has become one of the hottest teams in the International League as of late, winning eight of its last 11 games and are currently 17-6 in June. After coming off of a doubleheader split last night in Columbus, the Red Wings split again in back-to-back nights on the road in Ohio. Game 1: It was a pitcher’s duel in the … [Read more...] about Red Wings split doubleheader at Toledo
Former Tribune Vennaro signs with Milwaukee
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Three years ago, Zach Vennaro started in the NJCAA Division II World Series for the Monroe Community College Tribunes. Next time the 6-foot-6 right-hander climbs the bump will be as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Rookie-League team. "It feels amazing," Vennaro said by phone earlier this week. "It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to get … [Read more...] about Former Tribune Vennaro signs with Milwaukee
Red Wings collapse leads to disappointing loss to Clippers
By PAUL CIFONELLI All was well heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. The Rochester Red Wings held a comfortable 8-4 lead with the offense clicking. Then, the bullpen duo of Gabriel Moya and Preston Guilmet imploded and the offense could not mount a rally. To build the lead, Rochester jumped out to a 6-0 lead after three innings. Willians Astudillo and Wilin … [Read more...] about Red Wings collapse leads to disappointing loss to Clippers
Klimek, Scott selected to play in Carolina League All-Star Game
By PAUL GOTHAM The 2019 Advanced-A Carolina League All-Star Game will have a Section V flavor to it. Steven Klimek (Greece Arcadia) and Adam Scott (Canandaigua) will be be among the squads on Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, June 18th for the league's summer classic. Klimek (Frederick Keys/Baltimore Orioles) has made 17 appearances out of the bullpen in 2019. The … [Read more...] about Klimek, Scott selected to play in Carolina League All-Star Game