By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Twice during the early innings Tuesday afternoon, wind blew open the door to the visitor's bullpen at Frontier Field. The occurrences offered a hint of what was to come on a day that a consistent breeze kept the flags in left field at attention and relief pitchers got plenty of work. Five balls left the yard, but it was a single with an … [Read more...] about Davis, Wings take slugfest from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
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Making a first impression: Davis and Schales lead Wings rally
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rochester's Red Wings closed their most recent homestand winning 13 of 14 games. The road trip that followed saw a roster shuffle with Luis Arraez, Willians Astudillo and Jake Cave return to Minnesota. The Wings came home Monday night having dropped five of eight. New faces in the lineup helped the Wings reconnect with the squad's … [Read more...] about Making a first impression: Davis and Schales lead Wings rally
Bona Mailbag: Planutis expectations, lineup predictions, conference realignment
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
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