The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) are staying at Frontier Field for at least another decade after agreeing to a new lease with Monroe County, ending months of acrimony and strained negotiations. (more…)
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March 1 Deadline Set For Frontier Field Lease Negotiations
The International League has set a March 1 deadline for the Rochester Red Wings and Monroe County to come to terms on an agreement for Frontier Field. Otherwise, the league warns, the Red Wings could play their home games elsewhere. (more…)
International League Could Find New Home for Red Wings in 2018
There is an arrangement in place for the Rochester Red Wings to play elsewhere in 2018 if a Frontier Field lease is not finalized, according to International League president Randy Mobley. (more…)
Could Rochester Red Wings Relocate in 2018?
With the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County still negotiating a Frontier Field lease for 2018 and beyond, relocating the team during the season isn’t totally out of the question, says league president Randy Mobley — though highly unlikely. (more…)
Red Wings, Monroe County Still Working on Frontier Field Lease
Despite indicating several months ago that a deal was imminent, the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County still do not have a lease agreement for Frontier Field. (more…)
Batavia Muckdogs Operating Agreement Expires
An agreement for the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) to operate the Batavia Muckdogs (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) has expired, raising questions about the team’s future. (more…)
Red Wings Agree to New Frontier Field Lease
A disagreement about a Frontier Field lease for 2018 and beyond has been resolved, as the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County have agreed on the terms of a new deal. (more…)
Rochester Red Wings Locked in Lease Dispute
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County are having issues in their negotiations on a Frontier Field lease, prompting concerns from team and league officials. (more…)
Red Wings to Play as Plates on August 10
As a tribute to local cuisine, the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will become the Rochester Plates on August 10. The name change pays homage to the cuisine most synonymous with Rochester – the garbage plate! (more…)
Red Wings, Twins Extend Player Development Contract
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and the Minnesota Twins extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Taste NY Expands MiLB Partnership
Ballparks across the Empire State will have a more local flavor this summer, thanks to partnerships between Taste NY and five New-York based Minor League Baseball teams. (more…)
Frontier extends Red Wings naming rights deal
Frontier Communications is extending its Rochester Red Wings naming rights deal, ensuring the Class AAA International League team will be playing at Frontier Field for 10 more seasons. (more…)
2015 Broadcaster of the Year: Josh Whetzel
Josh Whetzel is many things; among them, a native Kansan, a cancer survivor, a Dodger fan since childhood, and broadcaster at the University of Buffalo. To that list, we add the following: The longtime Voice of the Rochester Red Wings is Ballpark Digest’s 2015 Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)