Brighton high school alumnus Ernie Clement recently tied for a unique Toronto Blue Jays batting average record. Currently a second baseman on the Blue Jays' roster, Clement's .444 batting average is tied for the highest in the franchise's history within a players' first 16 games with the team, according to Sportsnet Stats. Clement ties the record with Steve Braun, who played … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement matches Toronto Blue Jays batting average record
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Mauer to rehab with Wings
On the heels of a miserable homestand which they scored just five runs in 54 innings, the Rochester Red Wings will receive some offensive reinforcement if for only a couple days. MLB.com's Jarrid Denney reported earlier Sunday that Joe Mauer will join the Wings on their upcoming road trip. The eight-time all star and 2009 American League MVP is expected to be in the … [Read more...] about Mauer to rehab with Wings
On crazy windy night, Ortiz belts two homers to beat Red Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first sign that the wind was in extreme crazed mode were the flags behind the left field fence at Frontier Field on Friday night. They were perpetually blowing out toward Plymouth Avenue. Then came the press box announcement: Winds steady at 36 mph, gusting to 56 mph. Just how overbearing is that sort of wind at a ballpark? It was so windy … [Read more...] about On crazy windy night, Ortiz belts two homers to beat Red Wings
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
Red Wings announce plans to expand fan safety netting
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Red Wings have announced plans to expand and enhance fan safety netting at Frontier Field prior to the start of the 2018 season. Major League Baseball recommended that netting be extended to the ends of each dugout to keep fans safe from batted balls, bats and other equipment leaving the playing field. During the … [Read more...] about Red Wings announce plans to expand fan safety netting