Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Rochester Red Wings reliever Edward Mujica has been named the relief pitcher on the International League Post-Season All-Star team, the league office announced Tuesday. Mujica signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins and was assigned to Rochester on August 20. He has pitched in three games for the Red Wings, … [Read more...] about Mujica Named International League Post-Season All-Star
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Wings, Twins extend partnership thru 2018
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Rochester Red Wings and Minnesota Twins have extended their player development contract through the 2018 season. Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver: "The Twins have been an outstanding partner to the Red Wings. With a Major League affiliation, a Minor League club hopes for three important things: a competitive team, having … [Read more...] about Wings, Twins extend partnership thru 2018
Xavier’s Dan Rizzie, Andre Jernigan selected in 2016 MLB first-year player draft
Courtesy of GoXavier.com Andre Jernigan Selected in 14th Round by Minnesota Twins Senior shortstop Andre Jernigan was selected in the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Saturday, going in the 14th round to the Minnesota Twins. With his selection, Jernigan becomes the 12th MLB Draft pick for the Xavier baseball program since head coach Scott Googins arrived in 2005. … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Dan Rizzie, Andre Jernigan selected in 2016 MLB first-year player draft
O’Rourke (Brockport ’08) earns call to Minnesota
By PAUL GOTHAM Last time Ryan O'Rourke walked on a New York Collegiate Baseball League field he and his Brockport Riverbat teammates hoisted a championship trophy. Next time the Worcester, Massachusetts native steps on the diamond he will do so as a member of the Minnesota Twins. Monday night O'Rourke received his latest promotion, and the five-year veteran will get his … [Read more...] about O’Rourke (Brockport ’08) earns call to Minnesota
Hicks earns call up to the Twins
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Aaron Hicks provided an insurance run during the seventh inning of the Rochester Red Wings victory Monday night. Next time the Wings leadoff hitter strides to the plate he will be wearing the uniform of the Minnesota Twins. "It feels good to be able to go back to the big leagues and give it another try," Hicks said after finding out … [Read more...] about Hicks earns call up to the Twins