By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The bright lights of professional baseball haven’t phased Rochester Red Wings catcher Tres Barrera. He did, after all, play high school quarterback in football-obsessed Mission, Texas. “Playing Friday Night Lights in the state of Texas, people talk about it all the time and I got to live it,” Barrera remarked. “People still ask me about it all the time that … [Read more...] about Barrera, former Texas high school football star, enjoying hot start to 2022 season, new role of father
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García garners International League Player of the Week honors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Luis García, who sustained the Rochester Red Wings' lineup to a split against Buffalo last week, earned International League Player of the Week honors for his efforts, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. García batted .519 (14 of 27) in six games against the Bisons, amassing 25 total bases and scoring nine runs. He culminated what was already a dominant … [Read more...] about García garners International League Player of the Week honors
Palacios debuts with four RBI as Red Wings defeat Bisons in extras
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Josh Palacios enjoyed his first game against his former team on Saturday. Palacios, the newest Rochester Red Wing, drove in four runs, including a three-run home run and the walk-off single, in his club debut. Rochester defeated Buffalo 11-10, in 10 innings. The 26-year-old played his last game as a Bison just six days ago; he was designated for assignment by … [Read more...] about Palacios debuts with four RBI as Red Wings defeat Bisons in extras
Sources: Donovan Casey promoted to Washington Nationals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings outfielder Donovan Casey was promoted to the Washington Nationals Thursday, sources tell Pickin' Splinters. For Casey, who batted .269 with 16 home runs and 55 RBI in the minor leagues last season, this is his first major league call-up. The 26-year-old was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the … [Read more...] about Sources: Donovan Casey promoted to Washington Nationals
Red Wings season preview: Rochester expected to be more athletic, steal more bases
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Baseball’s back, the Rochester Red Wings insist. Last Friday’s Baseball’s Back Bash at Frontier Field was postponed due to inclement weather, an on-brand start to a Western New York April. The Red Wings are giving the event another shot on Tuesday, which will coincide with the team’s season opener in Toledo at 4:05 p.m. The 2021 Red Wings, who used a … [Read more...] about Red Wings season preview: Rochester expected to be more athletic, steal more bases