By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Luis García had a feeling he’d ended the game as he took his first steps out of the batter’s box and knew for sure by the time he rounded first base. Another Red Wings game that could have been defined by a lack of hitting with runners in scoring position was instead highlighted by three home runs, including the two-run walk-off homer García sent over the … [Read more...] about García the hero as Wings snap seven-game skid
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Palka plates two, but Red Wings three-hit by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Washington Nationals signed Daniel Palka to a minor league contract late last month with the belief that the 29-year-old could return to his 2018 form. Palka’s return to Frontier Field this week has rewarded the chance Washington took, but the rest of the Rochester Red Wings lineup could not solve Scranton/Wilkes-Barre pitching on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Palka plates two, but Red Wings three-hit by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Strasburg finishes strong in Red Wings rehab assignment
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Stephen Strasburg’s rehab assignment started inauspiciously, when he fired his first pitch over catcher Tres Barrera’s head and hit the backstop. The rest of his afternoon was more indicative of a major league star tuning up for a return to the big leagues. Strasburg faced 3-1 counts to the first two Buffalo Bisons he faced on Sunday, and walked Buffalo … [Read more...] about Strasburg finishes strong in Red Wings rehab assignment
Infield is main attraction as Red Wings open season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The left side of the Rochester Red Wings infield will be closely monitored by fans and Washington Nationals executives alike this summer. The Nationals released their minor league Opening Day rosters on Monday, with 2016 first round pick Carter Kieboom and fast-rising 20-year-old Luis García headlining Rochester's 33-man group. The third base-shortstop … [Read more...] about Infield is main attraction as Red Wings open season
Palka could return to the Red Wings with Nationals deal
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Daniel Palka could be swinging for the Frontier Field fences again this season. The Washington Nationals signed Palka, who played parts of the 2016 and 2017 seasons in Rochester, to a minor league contract on Monday. The deal could make Palka the first to suit up for the Red Wings in both the Nationals and Minnesota Twins "parent club" eras. The 29-year-old … [Read more...] about Palka could return to the Red Wings with Nationals deal