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The Red Wings are gearing up for opening day at Innovative Field on April 2. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive winter mittens, and the first 5,000 attendees will get a 2024 magnet schedule. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Red Wings legend Don Fazio and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra […]
Rochester Red Wings’ General Manager, Dan Mason, announces a unique promotion for the team’s opening day. Mason, known as the “Duke of Doppler,” guarantees that if the temperature does not reach at least 50 degrees on the ballpark thermometer on opening day, fans can exchange their tickets for another home game in April or May. […]
This week, the Rochester Red Wings are hosting a first-of-its-kind unique camp. Welcoming children between the ages of 7 and 13, the ballpark is set to be buzzing with the kick-off of the premier Nike Baseball Camp. Guided by Red Wings’ manager, Matt LeCroy, and a crew of other coaches and players, the camp participants […]
Well known Rochester Basketball Referee and Baseball Umpire Paul L. Conley, passed away last week at age 76. Paul was also a DJ for WGMC 90.1. Paul’s visitation will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road. His mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, December 9th […]
On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that starting May 19, vaccinated spectators will be able to be seated normally, with no more social distancing. Younger Spectators that are currently ineligible for the vaccine will still be able to sit with vaccinated family members. Those fans who are not vaccinated who are eligible for the vaccine […]
Spring is almost here and that means baseball season is right around the corner. With COVID-19 on its way out the Rochester Red Wings are staying optimistic about the upcoming season. As it stands, the current COVID restrictions only allow for 10% capacity of Frontier Field but they are trying to negotiate something a little […]
According to new guidelines set down by the MLB, Rochester could potentially lose its ability to have a minor league team if stadium renovations aren’t finished by 2025. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Red Wings President and CEO of the Rochester Red Wings Naomi Silver released a joint statement in which they announced their […]
Baseball icon Hammerin’ Hank Arron died Friday at the age of 86. He made history on 1974 when he hit his 715th homerun, shattering the record set by Babe Ruth. Milestone moment with Hammerin’ Hank. ❤️ Hank Aaron hits his 715th homerun, surpassing Babe Ruth. The call by Vin Scully. pic.twitter.com/04hZFMEhuC — MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) January […]
Bianca Smith is first Black woman coach in professional baseball history. The Red Sox announced the news this week. The 29 year old Smith will be based in the team’s player development complex in Fort Meyers, Florida. She told MLB Network “still wrapping her head around” the opportunity. Bianca Smith played softball at Dartmouth College, previously served an […]
Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians are getting rid of their team name. According to David Waldstein and Michael S. Schmidt of The New York Times. Cleveland’s official announcement regarding the change could come this week, sources told Waldstein and Schmidt. Cleveland has used the controversial name since 1915. The franchise already stopped using the “Chief Wahoo” logo […]