By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Having grown up in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, Adam Bray spent many a night watching Minnesota Twins baseball at the old Metrodome and then Target Field. And like any kid watching his home town team, he dreamed of someday becoming the hometown hero. While there's still plenty of work to do, the little-kid's dream seems more realistic than … [Read more...] about Wings’ Bray continues progression up the ladder
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MCC baseball to honor Coach Chamberlain, ’69 & ’89 teams
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Dave Chamberlain started the Monroe Community College baseball program in 1965. The Tribunes practiced and played their home games at Cobbs Hill that season. Four years later, MCC had moved into its permanent home on East Henrietta Road, and the Tribunes won their second regional title. Two decades later, the Black and Gold advanced to the … [Read more...] about MCC baseball to honor Coach Chamberlain, ’69 & ’89 teams
Jax shines in Triple-A debut; Wings take two of three from Gwinnett
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Griffin Jax received his introduction to a "Garbage Plate" while overhearing a conversation on his flight to Rochester earlier this week. Thursday night, Jax donned the uniform commemorating the local culinary icon. The third round pick from the 2016 MLB draft didn't disappoint. Jax picked up the win in his Triple-A debut as Rochester … [Read more...] about Jax shines in Triple-A debut; Wings take two of three from Gwinnett
Graham named ICBL MVP; Broderick, Moffat and Pasquale garner end-of-season honors
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Justin Graham (St. John Fisher College) led the Wings to the 2019 Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) championship. Dylan Broderick (Pitt-Johnstown) topped the ICBL in extra-base hits. Donnie Moffat (St. Bonaventure) set the standard among pitchers, and Thomas Pasquale (St. John Fisher College) established a level of defensive … [Read more...] about Graham named ICBL MVP; Broderick, Moffat and Pasquale garner end-of-season honors
De Aza’s slam spoils Triple-A debut for Anderson as Wings win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was a pseudo homecoming for Ian Anderson on Tuesday night at Frontier Field. Having grown up in the Albany suburb of Clifton Park, Anderson was promoted from Double-A Mississippi to make his Triple-A debut with the Gwinnett Stripers against the Rochester Red Wings. His parents were in the Frontier Field stands behind home plate. As were his … [Read more...] about De Aza’s slam spoils Triple-A debut for Anderson as Wings win