The Yankees’ Triple-A club in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre is getting a new look, and the change is coming before the 2027 season.
The RailRiders, the former team of George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones and the current team of Anthony Volpe, are set to rebrand as the organization moves into its next chapter. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Team President & General Manager Shawn Reilly said the shift is meant to give the franchise a fresh identity that still feels tied to the region.
“This rebrand is about building an identity that our community can rally around for generations to come,” said Shawn Reilly, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Team President & General Manager. “As we looked toward the future of baseball in NEPA, we saw an opportunity to create something that is deeply rooted in this region while honoring the incredible tradition of baseball that has defined this franchise for decades. We’re excited to share what’s next with our fans.”
The RailRiders name has been in place since 2013, a stretch that included the 2016 International League title and Triple-A National Championship, plus a future three-time American League MVP, a long list of future Major League All-Stars, and plenty of big moments at PNC Field.
The club said it wants to keep that history intact while rolling out a new brand that captures both Yankees tradition and the feel of Northeastern Pennsylvania. More details are coming soon, with the full brand reveal planned for November.
The team’s 2027 schedule is already set. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre opens on the road March 26 and returns home for its first game at PNC Field on April 6.
The 150-game slate includes 75 home dates and 75 road games, and the top affiliates of the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Toronto Blue Jays are all scheduled to visit NEPA next season. Game times for 2027 will be announced later.
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