By CHUCKIE MAGGIO To amend a mid-2000s Rochester Community Baseball marketing slogan, "Spend Time With a Wing, Before They're Pitching in the World Series." Two former Rochester Red Wings were on the winning side of Saturday night's stunning World Series Game 4 in Arlington, including the victorious Tampa Bay Rays pitcher. Brett Phillips's single and Randy Arozarena's … [Read more...] about World Series 2020: Former Red Wings taking part in instant classic
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Magill nails down “big-boy” save
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER -- A big-boy save. That's what Rochester Red Wing pitching coach Stu Cliburn calls it. Wings reliever Matt Magill came on to start the seventh. Nine outs later, the 6-foot-3 right-hander put the finishing touches on his second save of the season. There was no dramatic entrance from the right field bullpen with the outcome hanging in the … [Read more...] about Magill nails down “big-boy” save
Los Angeles Dodgers sign closer Brian Wilson
By Dave Holcomb Less than 24 hours after CBS Sports’ Scott Miller reported the Pirates and Giants were the leading teams in the Brian Wilson sweepstakes, the Los Angeles Dodgers stole the show and finally have a closer. The contract that lasts through the remainder of the season is for a $1 million base salary according to Rotoworld.com, but the deal also includes large … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dodgers sign closer Brian Wilson
National League: still too early playoff predictions
By Dave Holcomb We are at the midway point of the baseball season, sort of. For whatever reason, Major League Baseball has its All-Star game slightly more than halfway. Anyway, with about 95 games in the books, the playoff picture all set right. Well, again not really. It’s still too early to officially predict what teams will be playing in October, but what the heck, … [Read more...] about National League: still too early playoff predictions
Former Geneva Red Wings Chaplin and Fennell sign free agent deals
By Paul Gotham Little more than a year ago they wore the uniform of the Geneva Red Wings. Later this month they may face each other in the Arizona Rookie League. Jake Chaplin (Haverford) will catch a plane headed to Arizona early this week. When he arrives he will find a locker, new uniform and a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He joins former Geneva teammate, Ryan … [Read more...] about Former Geneva Red Wings Chaplin and Fennell sign free agent deals