Scranton/WB RailRiders News

Shining Bright: 2020 Triple-A All-Star Game to be played at PNC Field

SWB RailRiders to host Triple-A showcase on July 15, 2020

By Media Relations | December 6, 2018 4:32 PM ET

On Thursday evening, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, in conjunction with the International League and Pacific Coast League, announced that the 2020 Triple-A All-Star Game will be held at PNC Field. The festivities begin on July 13 and the 33rd Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, will be played on July 15 at 7:05 P.M.

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Making their Pitch: ESU students to toss ideas at RailRiders front office staff

Team executives to meet East Stroudsburg students Thursday

By Media Relations | December 4, 2018 9:53 PM ET

On Thursday, December 6, students majoring in sport management at East Stroudsburg University will have a unique opportunity to present their marketing plans to the front office staff of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders during a class titled "Concepts of Sport Marketing."

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All-Time Team: Pitcher and Catcher Unveiled

Nine players to be honored during upcoming 2019 season

By Media Relations | December 4, 2018 4:19 PM ET

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are pleased to announce the first two members of their All-Time SWB Team; a key component of their upcoming 2019 season.

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LIFT: Leaders Inspiring Future Talent

RailRiders VP/AGM to serve as a mentor in new MiLB program

By Media Relations | November 28, 2018 10:08 AM ET

Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the mentor-mentee pairs for the inaugural class of the LIFT (Leaders Inspiring Future Talent) Mentorship Program.

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Giving Thanks: Foundation holds luncheon

SWB Pinstripes Foundation hosts first of two holiday luncheons

By Media Relations | November 15, 2018 9:27 AM ET

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and their charitable arm, the SWB Pinstripes Foundation, held their first of two luncheons this holiday season on Wednesday.

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Election Time: Vote for the All-Time Team

Finalists for 30th season Anniversary Team set

By Media Relations | October 29, 2018 1:29 PM ET

After a comprehensive nomination and review process, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are excited to move into the final phase of naming the All-Time SWB Team as part of the upcoming 2019 season. Voting is now underway to determine the top players that will be commemorated next season as the best-of-the-best during the celebration of 30 years of professional baseball in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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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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