By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Former Red Wings pitcher Héctor Santiago, who made seven starts for Rochester in 2017, was ejected during the fifth inning of Sunday’s Seattle Mariners game against the Chicago White Sox after being inspected for foreign substances. Santiago was the first player ejected under the new rule prohibiting the use of any substance other than rosin on the baseball … [Read more...] about Former Red Wing Hector Santiago becomes first pitcher ejected after umpires check for foreign substances
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Red Wings address “sticky” situation: “I do have concerns about the grip”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Kyle Lobstein had an admission, but it had nothing to do with foreign substances. "I don't know if I'm embarrassed to say, but I have sweaty hands, so I need to dry my hands off," Lobstein said after Wednesday's win over Buffalo. "I just try and put some dirt on it, or rosin, and I'm good to go." As Major League Baseball ramps up its crackdown on the … [Read more...] about Red Wings address “sticky” situation: “I do have concerns about the grip”
All’s well that Enns well for Red Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA At the moment, Dietrich Enns' most notable Major League Baseball feat as a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins came not with his left arm but with his bat. While making his MLB debut in August, Enns delivered a third-inning single, becoming the first Twins pitcher since Hal Haydel in 1970 to record a hit in his first big-league appearance. The objective … [Read more...] about All’s well that Enns well for Red Wings
Rochester Ridgemen Home Opener on June 1
WEBSTER, NY – The Ridgemen are coming! The Rochester Ridgemen baseball team is pleased to announce that they will play their 2018 home opener on Friday, June 1 at 7:00 pm at the Basket Road Field in Webster. Basket Road Field, which features a beautiful artificial surface, is located at 1610 Boulter Industrial Parkway. Players and coaches come from all over the country to … [Read more...] about Rochester Ridgemen Home Opener on June 1
Astros add Bishop Kearney and RIT alum Jeff Albert to major league staff
By PAUL GOTHAM The World Series champion Houston Astros set standards at the plate during the 2017 Major League Baseball season, and a Bishop Kearney and RIT Tiger alum made an impact. Now he is being rewarded for his work. The Astros announced earlier this week that Jeff Albert has been named second hitting coach for the MLB club. The Astros' Minor League hitting … [Read more...] about Astros add Bishop Kearney and RIT alum Jeff Albert to major league staff