By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: The Rochester Red Wings have 121 years of history and have welcomed many spectacular athletes into their clubhouse, whether it be Culver Field, the Bay Street Ball Grounds, Silver Stadium or Frontier Field. To pass the time until they’re playing ball again, we’re counting down the five best players at each position in club history in the “Red … [Read more...] about Red Wings Best Of: Second Basemen
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Maggio: Red Wings are missed on would-be Opening Day
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The "never leave a game early" crowd gained a vocal member on April 9, 2011. That day was a high-water mark in a fun era of Rochester sports. The Red Wings had their home opener at Frontier Field while the Knighthawks hosted the bitter rival Buffalo Bandits at the Blue Cross Arena that night. First pitch was scheduled for 4:05, while opening faceoff was set … [Read more...] about Maggio: Red Wings are missed on would-be Opening Day
Twins acquire Hazelbaker; outfielder active Thursday for Rochester
By BILLY HEYEN The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The 30-year old lefty swinger will be active tonight for the Rochester Red Wings, per a team spokesperson. Hazelbaker was a fourth round pick by the Boston Red Sox in the 2009 MLB Draft out of Ball State University. He didn't make his major league … [Read more...] about Twins acquire Hazelbaker; outfielder active Thursday for Rochester
Bailey, Gonsalves duel but Bats’ bullpen proves superior in 2-0 Wings loss
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Each of the last two seasons, Stephen Gonsalves has been a top-100 prospect in Baseball America’s rankings. In 2007 and 2008, Homer Bailey’s final two seasons eligible for prospect rankings, Baseball America ranked him a top-10 prospect. On a minor-league rehab start in Rochester, Bailey won the pitchers’ duel between former top prospect … [Read more...] about Bailey, Gonsalves duel but Bats’ bullpen proves superior in 2-0 Wings loss
The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft
By BILLY HEYEN From 1998 to 2008, 10 players with Rochester-area ties were either drafted or signed contracts with professional baseball organizations. From 2009 through 2018, that number jumped to 34. Players either from Section V schools or Rochester-area colleges have been selected in most Major League Baseball drafts. While none were selected in the first, in 1965, … [Read more...] about The Red Wings, Nietopski and Chamberlain: Rochester baseball history through the MLB Draft