BY DAN GLICKMAN Every season, the Major League Baseball website publishes a list of each franchise's top 30 prospects. The Washington Nationals are no different: head to MLB's website, and you can find it. In 2024, however, Rochester Red Wings fans only need to go to Innovative Field. That's because, for the first time in the Nationals era, 2024 will likely see several of … [Read more...] about 2024 Rochester Red Wings Preview: Here come the prospects
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Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division I
The 2024 Section V Baseball season opened this week. Here are the team previews for Fairport, Rush-Henrietta, Penfield, Hilton, Victor, and Webster Schroeder. FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (Class AAA) Last season: Finished 17-7, won Section V Class AA championship before losing in Far West Regional to Lancaster (VI)Coach: Kieran Murphy (2nd season, 17-7 career record)Top returners: Sam … [Read more...] about Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division I
Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division II
The 2024 Section V Baseball season opened this week. Here are the team previews for Webster Thomas, Brighton, Irondequoit, Churchville-Chili, and Gates Chili. BRIGHTON BRUINS (Class AA) Last season: Finished 7-14, lost in AA first round to PenfieldCoach: Jason Wasserman (16th season, 172-148 record)Top returners: Nolan Bonnell Jr. P (2.70 ERA, 33 K, 46 IP); Wes Sturrup Jr. … [Read more...] about Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division II
Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division III
The 2024 Section V Baseball season is in full swing. Here are the team previews for Spencerport, Canandaigua, Greece Arcadia, Greece Athena, and Brockport. BROCKPORT BLUE DEVILS (Class AA) Last season finish: 8-13, lost in A2 first round to Pittsford Mendon Coach: Joe Innes (2nd season, 8-13 career record) Top returners: Brayden Scaccia Jr. SS/P (.330 BA, 8 2B, First-team … [Read more...] about Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division III
Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division IV
The 2024 Section V Baseball season opened this week. Here are the team previews for Pittsford Mendon, Eastridge, Pittsford Sutherland, Honeoye Falls-Lima, and Batavia. BATAVIA BLUE DEVILS (Class A) Last season: Finished 9-11, lost in Class B1 quarterfinals to HornellCoach: Michael Sputore (19th season as coach, First at Batavia)Top returners: Cole Grazioplene Sr. CF (committed … [Read more...] about Baseball Season Preview: Monroe County Division IV