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Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself to a much wider baseball world. Walker […]
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman and Brighton High School graduate Ernie Clement became the first Rochester-born Major League Baseball All-Star since the 1950s on Thursday, clinching a spot in the July 14th game in Philadelphia by receiving more votes than any other American League player. The 30-year-old Clement had 3,232,932 votes in Phase 1 of All-Star voting, behind […]
When the most important baseball game in their country’s history was over and World Baseball Classic gold medals dangled around their necks Tuesday night, the members of the Venezuelan national team took the stage in center field at LoanDepot Park and belted every word to “Gloria Al Bravo Pueblo.” Some cried with the lyrics of […]
With the tying run at third and Team USA closer Mason Miller clinging to a 2-1 lead in this World Baseball Classic semifinal, No. 9 hitter Geraldo Perdomo milked eight pitches out of the All-Star closer, his 102 mph fastball beginning to tick down a bit. Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic’s […]
Published: Feb. 25, 2026Source: BET The article reports that Wrigley Field will host the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic on May 2. The event is described as the first time Historically Black Colleges and Universities will compete at Wrigley Field, featuring a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup between Prairie View A&M University and Alabama A&M […]
Mo’ne Davis Is Finally Ready to Play Baseball Again. This time in the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Back in 2014, when she was on top of the planet, when she was the first girl to pitch a shutout at the Little League World Series, when she was on the cover of Sports Illustrated and getting recognized everywhere she […]
The Rochester Red Wings and Vision Automotive Group will stage the second annual Rochester Home Run Derby at Innovative Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., first pitch at 6 p.m., and tickets are free at Vision’s Rochester-area dealerships. The first 1,000 attendees receive a complimentary hot dog and ice cream sandwich. […]
A man fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall at PNC Park in right field during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. The fall happened moments after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double in the seventh inning. Players from both teams immediately called for help, and the man was tended to by medical […]
Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason welcomed fans back for Opening Day with a mix of nerves and excitement. The home opener on April 1 ended in a blowout 10-1 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, highlighted by Drew Millas’ home run and five RBIs. Mason praised the blend of prospects and seasoned players, […]
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