Last year was a record one for Minor League Baseball, recording than $60.3 million in licensed retail sales for all 160 teams, as MiLB also releases a list of the Top 25 teams in merchandise sales. (more…)
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Bombard, Brant, Labbruzzo in IL Hall of Fame
Former Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Charlotte manager Marc Bombard, 1980 League MVP Marshall Brant, and former Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester General Manager Don Labbruzzo are this year’s class in the International League Hall of Fame. (more…)
Red Wings to operate Batavia again in 2015
Totally not a surprise: the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) will operate the Batavia Muckdogs (short season A; NY-Penn League) again in 2015, as Rochester Community Baseball invests more in the franchise. (more…)
Rochester Red Wings, Minnesota Twins extend PDC through 2016
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Minnesota Twins announced a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. The announcement was made by Twins Executive Vice President and General Manager Terry Ryan, Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver and Chairman of the Board Gary Larder during the first inning […]
Red Wings, Monroe County pitch Frontier Field renovations
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and Monroe County are pitching a $7.5-million renovation of Frontier Field — the first major upgrade since the ballpark opened in 1996. The improvements would potentially add more group areas, a museum, new field, renovated concourse and suites, and new entrance to the ballpark. The state is […]
Red Wings unveil 2014 uniforms
With the new season comes a new look, as the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) unveiled new uniforms for 2014. “While our old uniforms and logos certainly served us well, our new home jersey is a classic, timeless look and we couldn’t be more excited to show them off in 2014,” said Red […]
Bringing outdoor hockey to Rochester’s Frontier Field
It sounds like a blast: Frontier Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League), is in the midst of the Frozen Frontier, with an ice rink featuring minor-league, college and high-school hockey. We’ve seen several minor- and major-league teams utilize winter down time with ice-rink installations, and we’re always a little surprised […]
Rochester Red Wings turn profit in 2013
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) turned a profit in 2013 — albeit a small one — despite a rainy spring and covering losses incurred by the Batavia Muckdogs (short season A; NY-Penn League). The profit may have been small — just $3,000 — but it comes in the face of $173,000 lost […]
Red Wings unveil new logos for 2014
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) unveiled a new look, with the iconic Spikes updated for 2014. “Our Spikes logo has been a beloved one for us, with great popularity both locally and nationally with souvenir sales across every state in the country,” said Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver. “In keeping with the […]
Richmond, Giardina cited by MiLB
Northwest and Arizona League President Bob Richmond and Rochester Red Wings Controller Darlene Giardina, respectively, are this year’s winners of the Warren Giles and the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Awards. Richmond and Giardina will be honored during the Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., from December […]
In memoriam: Joe Cullinane
Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) Hall of Fame broadcaster Joe Cullinane passed away Friday at the age of 89. He broadcast Red Wings games for 13 seasons from 1962-74 and was enshrined to the Red Wings Hall of Fame in 1995 along with Earl Weaver and Pat Santillo. “Joe was a wonderful broadcaster, […]
Rochester, Twins renew PDC
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) and the Minnesota Twins renewed their player-development contract (PDC) for two more years. Red Wings President/CEO Naomi Silver and Twins General Manager Terry Ryan made the joint announcement. The working agreement began in 2003 following the Red Wings’ 42-year affiliation with the Baltimore Orioles from 1961- 2002 and […]
PETA cites Citizens Bank Park, Hammond Stadium for veggie offerings
The best vegetarian ballpark food can be found at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Hammond Stadium, home of the Fort Myers Miracle, according to PETA’s annual rankings. The advocacy group has released rankings of veggie offerings at ballparks for 11 years now. “Tasty vegetarian food is sweeping the nation, and that […]