Scranton/WB RailRiders News

Say When: 2019 Game Times Announced

RailRiders set times for home dates during upcoming season

By Media Relations | October 18, 2018 3:26 PM ET

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are pleased to announce home game times for the 2019 season.

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Game On: RailRiders & PawSox set wager

Yankees and Red Sox begin-best-of-five series tonight

By Media Relations | October 5, 2018 12:02 PM ET

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, and the Pawtucket Red Sox, Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have announced a friendly wager based on the outcome of the American League Division Series.

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SWB All-Timers: Nominations needed

RailRiders celebrating 30 seasons of NEPA baseball in 2019

By Media Relations | October 1, 2018 3:05 PM ET

During the 2019 season, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will celebrate 30 years of baseball in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Nuevo en Copa: SWB joining "Fun Cup"

Second season of Minor League Baseball™ initiative expanding to 72 markets including Northeast Pennsylvania

By Media Relations | September 24, 2018 10:18 AM ET

Minor League Baseball™ has revealed an expanded roster of 72 teams set to participate in its 2019 "Copa de la Diversión"; a season-long event series entering its second year. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are excited to be added to the roster of teams participating in 2019.

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Almost Enough: Bulls end RailRiders title hopes

Durham tops SWB in Game 5 6-2 for IL Governor's Cup crown

(Credit Brenden Willsch)

By Media Relations | September 15, 2018 8:10 PM ET

On Saturday, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders lost Game 5 of the 2018 International League Governor's Cup Championship to the Durham Bulls by a 6-2 final at PNC Field.

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All Even: RailRiders Force Game Five with 5-2 Triumph

Ford's four RBI day leads RailRiders to victory in must-win Game Four

(Todd Hiller)

By Joe Vasile | September 14, 2018 9:58 PM ET

Facing elimination and needing a win to keep the 2018 season alive, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders delivered a 5-2 win over the Durham Bulls on Friday night at PNC Field. The victory evened the best-of-five Governors' Cup Finals at 2-2 with a winner-take-all Game Five to come on Saturday.

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RailRiders Blanked by Bulls in Game Three, 3-0

Bats fall silent as Scranton/WB shut out by Durham

By Joe Vasile | September 13, 2018 9:09 PM ET

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Durham Bulls 3-0 on Thursday night at PNC Field. The Bulls took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five Governors' Cup Finals.

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Bulls Big Flies Swat RailRiders 5-2 in Game Two

Ford's late homer not enough as Scranton/WB fails to solve Durham pitching

By Joe Vasile | September 12, 2018 9:42 PM ET

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Durham Bulls 5-2 on Wednesday night at PNC Field. The best-of-five Governors' Cup Finals is now tied a 1-1 after the RailRiders were victorious in Tuesday's series opener.

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For The Cup: SWB Tops Durham in Wet Series Opener

German's strong start, Caldwell's clutch hitting lift RailRiders over Bulls

(Todd Hiller)

By Joe Vasile | September 12, 2018 12:38 AM ET

Weathering a nearly three-hour rain delay, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders held off the Durham Bulls 3-2 on Wednesday morning at PNC Field. The RailRiders have a 1-0 lead over the Bulls in the best-of-five Governor's Cup Championship Series.

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International League shifts all games of Governor's Cup Finals to PNC Field

Hurricane Florence forces venue change for games three through five in best-of-five series

September 11, 2018 12:28 PM ET

The International League has announced that, due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Florence on North Carolina, all five games of the 2018 Governor's Cup Finals between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Durham Bulls will be played at PNC Field in Moosic. The series begins tonight and would conclude on Saturday at the latest.

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