Courtesy of GoAmerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 16, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward C.J. Smith to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $874,125. After making his NHL debut with one assist in two games for the Sabres in 2016-17, Smith (5’11”, 181 lbs., 12/1/1994) completed his first full professional season in 2017-18 by … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Smith to one-year contract
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Wilkins slam highlights Wings’ inning that wouldn’t end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The day began for Andy Wilkins with a bright-and-early, one connection flight from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Rochester. It ended with some night-time fun at the ball park, as Wilkins provided the biggest hit in a night of lots of hits (13) for the Rochester Red Wings. Promoted from Double-A in the morning, Wilkins belted a grand slam to ignite an … [Read more...] about Wilkins slam highlights Wings’ inning that wouldn’t end
The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
By BILLY HEYEN From 1998 to 2008, 10 players with Rochester-area ties were either drafted or signed contracts with professional baseball organizations. From 2009 through 2018, that number jumped to 34. Players either from Section V schools or Rochester-area colleges have been selected in most Major League Baseball drafts. While none were selected in the first, in 1965, … [Read more...] about The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
Rochester area’s MLB Draft picks
Note: Readers are encouraged to comment with any names that they believe should appear in the chart but are missing. This list represents players drafted and/or signed since the MLB Draft began in 1965. Read: The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft *Players denoted with an asterisk attended college in the Rochester area but … [Read more...] about Rochester area’s MLB Draft picks
RailRiders top Wings, 3-1
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Red Wings managed just four hits for a second consecutive day, falling to the Scranton/WB RailRiders, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in Moosic, PA. After winning the first two games of the series, Rochester (43-46) has to settle for the series split. Twins rehabbing pitcher Ervin Santana made the start for the Wings allowing three … [Read more...] about RailRiders top Wings, 3-1