The Salem RidgeYaks Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster
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The Salem RidgeYaks Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster
SALEM, Va. – It’s that time of year again! This Thursday, April 2nd at 6:35 p.m., the Salem RidgeYaks will take the field under their new identity for the very
Salem RidgeYaks Release 2026 Promotional Schedule
Salem RidgeYaks Debut New Identity at Carilion Clinic Field on April 2
SALEM, Va. – The Salem RidgeYaks, Single-A affiliate of the nine-time World Series champion Boston Red Sox, are thrilled to announce their 2026 promotional schedule and the launch of single-game ticket sales. Fans now have a variety of options
Salem RidgeYaks Announce Partnership with New River Electrical Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 27, 2026 | Salem RidgeYaks: (540) 389-3333 | info@ridgeyaks.com
SALEM, VA — The Salem RidgeYaks and New River Electrical Corporation (NRE) expanded their partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to community impact across the Roanoke and New River Valleys. As part of the agreement, NRE will serve as
Salem RidgeYaks Announce 2026 Coaching Staff, Chavez Returns as Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 16, 2026 | Salem RidgeYaks: (540) 389-3333 | info@ridgeyaks.com
SALEM, Va. — The Salem RidgeYaks, in conjunction with the Boston Red Sox, have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 Carolina League season. The staff is highlighted by the return of manager Ozzie Chavez and four
Salem RidgeYaks Announce 2026 Media Day
SALEM, Va. – The Salem RidgeYaks will be hosting its annual media day on Wednesday, April 1st at 11:30 A.M. at Mac & Bob's in downtown Salem, located at 316 East Main Street.
Media Day will provide an opportunity to meet the 2026 Opening Day roster, including returning manager Ozzie Chavez.
“We are excited
RidgeYaks Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
SALEM, Va. — The Salem RidgeYaks are proud to partner with Minor League Baseball in support of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). NGWSD, which is powered by the Women’s Sports Foundation, is an annual day of observance to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence
Salem RidgeYaks, Virginia Tech School of Communication Extend Partnership, Schenck Returns to Be the Voice of the RidgeYaks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 22, 2026 | Salem RidgeYaks: (540) 389-3333 | info@ridgeyaks.com
SALEM, Va. – The Salem RidgeYaks and the Virginia Tech School of Communication will partner for the sixth consecutive season to broadcast all 66 RidgeYaks home games in 2026. Virginia Tech junior Braden Schenck returns for his
Adventure Awaits as Salem RidgeYaks Introduce Outdoors-Themed Identity to Southwest Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 8, 2025 | Salem Red Sox: (540) 389-3333 | info@ridgeyaks.com
SALEM, VA — Adventure has a new name in Southwest Virginia as the Salem Red Sox proudly unveiled their new identity, the Salem RidgeYaks, during a free community launch party Saturday evening at Carilion Clinic Field.
Salem Red Sox Invite Fans to Free Community Rebrand Launch Party
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November 8th Launch Party Details Announced, Unique Team Name Inspired by Community
SALEM, VA — Carilion Clinic Field will host a celebration as the Salem Red Sox unveil their highly anticipated new identity during a Rebrand Launch
Salem Red Sox Put a Wrap on 2025 Season with 3-2 Victory over Fayetteville
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (56-74, 30-36), playing in their final game under the Red Sox identity, claimed both a series win and Sunday afternoon win 3-2 over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (69-63, 33-33) from Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
In 2009, the Colorado Rockies turned the Salem
 Salem Red Sox to Celebrate New Identity with Community Launch Party
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Unique Team Name Inspired by Fans, Region will Debut Following 2025 Season
SALEM, VA — The Salem Red Sox invite fans and community members alike to Carilion Clinic Field on Saturday, November 8th, as the team unveils
Late Sox Rally Pushes Salem Past Fayetteville, 13-9 in Penultimate Game
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (55-74, 29-36) clinched at least a share of their final homestand of 2025 with a 13-9 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (69-62, 33-32) on Saturday night at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
With a rebrand coming this offseason, the weekend marked the
Offensive Field Day Powers Fayetteville Past Oat Milkers, 13-7, on Friday Night
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (54-74, 28-36), playing as the Malmö Oat Milkers, the 121st team in Minor League Baseball, fell to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (69-61, 33-31), 13-7, on Friday night at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
When the Red Sox traveled to Segra Stadium back on
BeerMongers Win on Final Thirsty Thursday of the Season, 7-2
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (54-73, 28-35), playing as the Salem BeerMongers for the final time in 2025, defeated the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (68-61, 32-31) by a 7-2 score Thursday night at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
After committing two costly errors the night prior, Salem’s defense faltered
Eight Unanswered Runs Plague Red Sox in 8-2 Loss to Fayetteville
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (53-73, 27-35) dropped their final Wednesday game of the season, falling 8-2 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (68-60, 32-30) at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
After a Labor Day win opened the series, both clubs came in well-rested following Tuesday’s off day. Salem
Salem Red Sox Release 2026 Home Schedule
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Salem Red Sox Release 2026 Home Schedule
Salem Professional Baseball kick off 2026 season at home on April 2nd
SALEM, Va. – The Salem Red Sox have released their 2026 home schedule, complete with 66 games
Salem Red Sox Start Final Homestand with 8-5 Victory over Fayetteville
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (53-72, 27-34) kicked off their final homestand of the 2025 season in style, claiming an 8-5 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (67-60, 30-26) on Labor Day Monday at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The win snapped a three-game skid and gave
A New Era is Coming: Salem Red Sox Finalize New Identity to Debut This Fall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 31, 2025 | Salem Red Sox: (540) 389-3333 | info@salemsox.com
New Era is Coming: Salem Red Sox Finalize New Identity to Debut This Fall
SALEM, VA — The Salem Red Sox have officially finalized their new team identity, and fans can expect a full reveal following the
Sox Clinch Series with Late 3-2 Win Over Carolina
SALEM, V.a. - In the Sunday series finale, the Salem Red Sox (51-67, 25-29) found ways to capitalize on the Mudcats’ errors in a 3-2 win over Carolina (64-51, 28-23), claiming the 4-2 series victory at Carilion Clinic Field.
The Red Sox win, which featured six Carolina errors, represents Salem’s second
Salem splits doubleheader with Carolina, taking Game One and dropping Game Two
SALEM, V.a. - In a tale of two doubleheader games, the Salem Red Sox (50-67, 24-29) beat the Carolina Mudcats (64-50, 28-23) 2-0 in game one before dropping game two, 11-6, Saturday night at Carillion Clinic Field.
With the first win, Salem wins at least a share of the week-long series
Behind Three Early Runs and Dominant Pitching, Salem wins 3-1
Salem, V.a. — 26 hours after the first pitch was thrown, the Salem Red Sox (49-66, 23-28) used a hot start to beat the Carolina Mudcats (64-49, 27-21), 3-1, in a continuation of Game three Friday night at Carilion Clinic Field.
After only half an inning was played Thursday night before
Sox Show Resilience at Home En Route to 4-2 Win
SALEM, V.a. — Showing resilience in front of their home fans for game two at Carillion Clinic Field, the Salem Red Sox (47-66, 21-28) utilized a huge late-inning effort to tie the series and beat the Carolina Mudcats (63-47, 27-19), 4-2, Wednesday Night.
In the bottom of the sixth-inning, Kleyver Salazar
Sox Drop Series Opener to Carolina 3-0
SALEM, V.a. — Amidst a great day by their pitching staff, the Salem Red Sox (47-66, 21-28) fell to the Carolina Mudcats (63-47, 27-19) Tuesday night, 3-0, in game one of Salem’s penultimate home series in 2025.
Salem faced early pressure when Carolina scored two of its three runs in the
Starlyn Nunez Walks Off Kannapolis to Cap Four-Run Comeback, Seal 8-7 Win
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (45-61, 19-23) entered the eighth inning trailing by four runs but staged a thrilling late rally, capped by a bases-clearing, walk-off single from Starlyn Nunez, to stun the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (52-56, 20-22) with an 8-7 victory Sunday afternoon at Carilion Clinic Field
Team Effort Propels Salem Over Kannapolis, 6-3 on Saturday Night
SALEM, Va. — The Salem Red Sox (44-61, 18-23) snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday night, defeating the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (52-55, 20-21) by a 6-3 score at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Salem wasted no time getting on the board against right-hander Ricardo Brizuela. In the first inning,