How Sweep! RailRiders cap week with 13-3 win over Cubs
DES MOINES, IA (August 2, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Iowa Cubs 13-3 at Principal Park on Sunday afternoon to cap a six-game series sweep and win their seventh straight. Seven players had at least two hits as the RailRiders collected a season-high 20 hits to seal the
No Strings Attached: Chris Kirkpatrick headlines 90s Night
MOOSIC, PA (July 29, 2026) – We promised that there were No Strings Attached to 90s Night in 2026! Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC headlines 90s Night at PNC Field on August 22. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders host the Charlotte Knights at 6:05 P.M., and Kirkpatrick joins the best party of the
I-Clubbing: Homers & bullpen drive sixth straight win
DES MOINES, IA (August 1, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders won their sixth straight game, topping the Iowa Cubs 7-4 on Saturday night at Principal Park. The RailRiders rallied from a three-run deficit, keyed by three home runs and 4.1 shutout frames from the bullpen. Box Score The Cubs took
A-maize-ing: SWB tops Iowa again for fifth straight win
DES MOINES, IA (July 31, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Iowa Cubs 9-5 at Principal Park on Friday night. All nine batters had at least one hit as the RailRiders collected 16 hits en route to their fifth straight win. Box Score Scranton/Wilkes-Barre took a 4-0 lead in
Bombs Away: SWB brings back Baby Bombers alternate identity
MOOSIC, PA (June 14, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are thrilled to announce that their Baby Bombers alternate identity has returned to play. The Baby Bombers will take over PNC Field each Sunday home game for the remainder of the 2026 season. Get
Popping Off: RailRiders topple Cubs 11-0 Thursday night
DES MOINES, IA (July 30, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders toppled the Iowa Cubs 11-0 on Thursday evening at Principal Park. Christian Bethancourt went 3-for-4 in his RailRiders debut with a pair of home runs and four runs batted in, backing Alexander Cornielle and relievers' combined shutout effort. Box Score
Jaw-dropping June: Beck Earns IL Pitcher of the Month
MOOSIC, PA (July 6, 2026) –Minor League Baseball has announced its monthly awards for June and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Beck was named the International League’s Pitcher of the Month. The Yankees #21 prospect held a 1.24 earned run average in five June starts.
Corn Belting: Luciano powers SWB past Iowa 4-3
DES MOINES, IA (July 29, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Iowa Cubs 4-3 at Principal Park on Wednesday afternoon. The RailRiders built an early lead and held off a late Cubs comeback effort to win their second straight in the series and third straight overall. Box Score Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Fly the W: RailRiders rally past I-Cubs 6-3
DES MOINES, IA (July 28, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders rallied to beat the Iowa Cubs 6-3 at Principal Park on Tuesday night. The RailRiders plated all six runs on ten hits from the sixth inning on to come from behind and take the series opener. Box Score The Cubs
Thrice Triumphant: Beck Garners IL Pitcher of the Week Award
MOOSIC, PA (July 27, 2026) – Minor League Baseball has announced its weekly awards for July 20-26 and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Beck was named the International League’s Pitcher of the Week. The RailRider did not allow a run while striking out seven to help record a shutout victory against the Syracuse
Well-Done: Gutierrez Homer Lifts SWB to Victory
MOOSIC, PA (July 26, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders bested the Syracuse Mets 3-2 in the series finale. The RailRiders earned the 3-3 split with a Sunday victory. BOX SCORE | SWB 3 SYR 2
Bah Humbug: RailRiders Drop 8-1 to Mets
MOOSIC, PA (July 25, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 8-1 to the Syracuse Mets Saturday night at PNC Field. The RailRiders have dropped back-to-back games by the same score. BOX SCORE | SYR 8 SWB 1
Quiet Night: Syracuse Wins 8-1 on Friday
MOOSIC, PA (July 24, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 8-1to the Syracuse Mets Friday night at PNC Field. Syracuse scored early and often to tie the series at two wins apiece. BOX SCORE | SYR 8 SWB 1 Syracuse plated the first runs of the game thanks to a
Stellar Stuff: Beck, Messinger & Brian blank Mets 2-0
MOOSIC, PA (July 23, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders shut out the Syracuse Mets 2-0 Thursday night at PNC Field. Yankees #21 Prospect Brendan Beck and two RailRiders relievers combined to strike out 11 Mets and allowed only three hits to silence Syracuse. Box Score Scranton/Wilkes-Barre grabbed the lead in
Late Loss: Mets Top RailRiders 5-4
MOOSIC, PA (July 22, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Syracuse Mets 5-4 Wednesday night at PNC Field. The RailRiders held a one-run lead heading into the eighth, but Syracuse scored a pair in the frame to end Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s four-game winning streak. BOX SCORE | SYR 5 SWB
Qué Divertido: Vejigantes Best Mets 13-5
MOOSIC, PA (July 21, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Syracuse Mets 13-5 Tuesday night at PNC Field. The RailRiders recorded 12 hits and capitalized on six Syracuse errors to take the first game of a six-game set against the Mets. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre jumped out to an early lead in
Baby Bombers: Escarra Homer Walks-off Worcester 5-4
MOOSIC, PA (July 19, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders walked off the Worcester Red Sox 5-4 Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. Down three runs in the eighth, Worcester tied the game, but J.C. Escarra’s solo homer in the bottom of the ninth secured the win for the Baby Bombers. BOX
Game Off: RailRiders & WooSox postponed Saturday night
MOOSIC, PA (July 18, 2026) – Saturday’s game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Worcester Red Sox, scheduled for 6:35 P.M., has been postponed due to pending rain and possible severe thunderstorms. The RailRiders and Red Sox will play one game on Sunday, July 19, beginning at 1:35 P.M. to close
Friday Fun: RailRiders Power to 7-6 Win Over Red Sox
MOOSIC, PA (July 17, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Worcester Red Sox 7-6 Friday night at PNC Field. A pair of RailRiders homers and Yankees’ Rehabber Max Fried’s start highlighted the victory as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre survived a late rally by the Red Sox. BOX SCORE | SWB 7 WOR
Rescheduled: Steve Schirripa appearance moved to August 23
MOOSIC, PA (June 16, 2026) – Saturday’s game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Worcester Red Sox is currently on as scheduled for 6:35 P.M. and is slated to be followed by post-game fireworks. Due to the threat of inclement weather, however, actor Steve Schirripa’s guest appearance and bobblehead giveaway have
Hardman Named International League Player of the Week by MiLB
MOOSIC, PA - Minor League Baseball has announced its weekly awards for July 6-12 and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Tyler Hardman was named the International League’s Player of the Week. The RailRider smashed a dozen hits, including four homers, and drove in nine to lead the team. Hardman had an exceptional week hitting
Bye-Sun: SWB Outlasts Buffalo 8-7 in Ten
BUFFALO, NY (July 12, 2026) – Scranton/Wilkes-Barre battled to the end to win 8-7 over Buffalo in ten innings. The RailRiders jumped out to a lead that the Bisons came back at to tie in the ninth. Jonathan Ornelas's three-run homer lifted them to their fourth win on the week.
Buffaloed: RailRiders fall twice Saturday to Bisons
BUFFALO, NY (July 11, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped decisions of 5-2 and 3-1 to the Buffalo Bisons in a doubleheader at Sahlen Field on Saturday. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre saw its six-game winning streak snapped and heads into Sunday’s finale needing a win to secure the series. Game One - Box
Still Stampeding: RailRiders roll Bisons 9-1 Friday
BUFFALO, NY (July 10, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Buffalo Bisons 9-1 at Sahlen Field on Friday night. J.C. Escarra homered twice, and five RailRiders had at least two hits as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre won its sixth straight. Box Score Escarra led off the game with a solo home run
Game Off: Thursday's game at Buffalo postponed
BUFFALO, NY (July 9, 2026) – Thursday night’s game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Buffalo Bisons, slated for 6:35 P.M. at Sahlen Field, was postponed due to inclement weather. The RailRiders and Bisons will play a doubleheader on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 4:30 P.M. The RailRiders are on the