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It has been quite a run for RailRiders in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

It began April 4, 2013, with the first pitch from Vidal Nuño to Pawtucket’s Brock Holt. It ended Sept. 19, 2026, when Stephen Jones of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp uncorked a wild pitch with Kenedy Corona batting, enabling Yanquiel Fernandez…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00 PM
It has been quite a run for RailRiders in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Key Things to Know
  • The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are retiring their moniker and rebranding ahead of the 2027 season.
  • A new team nickname reflecting the region's heritage will be officially announced in November.
  • The RailRiders finished their 13-season run with a 1,028-834 record and the 2016 Triple-A national championship.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have concluded their 13-season era as the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate and are rebranding with a new nickname set to be unveiled in November. The franchise played its final game under the RailRiders moniker on September 19, 2026, ending a run that began in April 2013 following the renovation of PNC Field.

During this tenure, the team compiled a 1,028-834 record, secured six playoff berths, and claimed the 2016 Triple-A national championship. Star players including Derek Jeter, Aaron Judge, and Gerrit Cole appeared for the club over the years.

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