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Shelby, North Carolina · ShelbyBY PAUL GOTHAM Tyler Cannon drove in two with a double in the third inning, but Greece Post 468 was not able to overcome an early deficit losing 9-2 to Chesapeake Post 280 in the 2025 American Legion World Series opener, Friday from Keeter Stadium at Veteran’s Field in Shelby, North Carolina. Cannon plated Derrick Allen and Mason Davey with the two-out hit to pull Greece within five at 7-2. Greece left a runner on base in each of the fourth of t…Read Article
Greece Post 468 falls in Legion Series opener - Pickin' Splinters

Rochester, New York · RochesterRed Wings GM Dan Mason is flanked by the 2025 Rochester Red Wings after his Hall of Fame induction on Saturday. (PHOTO: Rochester Red Wings) BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Saturday night’s game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Syracuse Mets was much like any such matchup in the last few decades. There were giveaways (a Dylan Crews jersey), pre-game entertainment (a Bollywood dance number and cricket demonstration for Indian Night), and…Read Article
Dan Mason inducted into Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame; Team shut out by Mets - Pickin' Splinters

Rochester, New York · RochesterJason Kubel throws out the first pitch after being inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame. (Photo: JOE TERRITO/Rochester Red Wings) BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the early years of the Rochester Red Wings’ affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, several notable players came through. But only one position player that belonged to the “Twins of Tomorrow” won an International League award in those early seasons: outfielder/designate…Read Article