Fernández Named International League Player of the Week by MiLB
MOOSIC, PA (May 25, 2026) –Minor League Baseball has announced its weekly awards for May 18-24 and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Yanquiel Fernández was tabbed as the International League’s Player of the Week. Fernández batted .379 while playing in all six games in right field for the RailRiders.
Fernández Fire: RailRiders Top IronPigs 5-4 in Finale
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 24, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5-4 in the series finale. SWB took it down to the wire, scoring the winning run in the ninth to split the week with their opponents.
Edged Out: RailRiders lose second straight one-run game
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 23, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders were tripped 5-4 by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday night. All five IronPigs runs were scored in the fourth on three hits and three walks, and the RailRiders could not rally.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre took a 1-0 lead in
Knocked Down: SWB falls to Lehigh Valley in 10
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 22, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders lost a 6-5, 10-inning decision to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday night at Coca-Cola Park. Pinch runner Dylan Carlson scored on a two-out error in the bottom of the tenth to help the IronPigs level the IronRail Series at two
Hanging On: RailRiders down IronPigs 8-7 Thursday
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 21, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders staved off the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 8-7 on Thursday evening at Coca-Cola Park. The RailRiders rode the efforts of a five-run third and a three-homer night and held a late IronPigs charge to take their second win of the set.
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Upended: SWB felled 13-1 by Lehigh Valley
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 20, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 13-1 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs utilized two big innings to level the series at one win apiece.
Felix Reyes staked the IronPigs to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the
Flagship Feature: Nine RailRiders games to air on the YES Network
MOOSIC, PA (May 14, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are excited to announce their continued partnership with the YES Network for the 2026 season. The exclusive regional media home of the New York Yankees will broadcast nine RailRiders games this year with coverage on the YES Network and streamed on
Full Throttle: RailRiders pound IronPigs 15-4 Tuesday
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 19, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders throttled the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 15-4 on Tuesday evening at Coca-Cola Park. Yanquiel Fernández homered twice and drove in six as the RailRiders captured the 2026 IronRail Series opener.
Duke Ellis led off the third with a single, stole second, and
Beck Named International League Pitcher of the Week by MiLB
MOOSIC, PA (May 18, 2026) –Minor League Baseball has announced its weekly awards for May 11-17 and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s Brendan Beck was tabbed as the International League’s Pitcher of the Week. The RailRider shutout Syracuse 7-0 thanks to the Yankees #21 prospect’s performance.
Beck earned the victory on Wednesday May 17, the
Sunny Sunday: RailRiders Grind Out 5-3 Win Over Mets
MOOSIC, PA (May 17, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Syracuse Mets 5-3 Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. A solid performance from Yankees #4 Prospect Carlos Lagrange and a come-from-behind three-run sixth helped Scranton/Wilkes-Barre split the series set with the Mets.
Yankees #4 Prospect Carlos
Gerrit's Game: Cole Shines As SWB Falls 6-2 in Ten
MOOSIC, PA (May 16, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Syracuse Mets 6-2 Saturday night at PNC Field. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched five strong innings in an MLB rehab appearance, allowing just one run while mixing his pitches effectively and touching nearly 100 MPH on his fastball.
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Quieted: SWB Held Down 8-2 By Syracuse
MOOSIC, PA (May 15, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 8-2 to the Syracuse Mets Friday night at PNC Field. Oswaldo Cabrera knocked in the RailRiders only runs of the game.
Mets' Yonny Hernández smashed a solo shot in the top of the second inning
SWB Stunner: Five Homers Propel RailRiders 11-3 Over Mets
MOOSIC, PA (May 14, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Syracuse Mets 11-3 Thursday night at PNC Field. The RailRiders racked up five homers, pounding the Mets with 14 hits to take the third game of the set.
Going to Bat: Small business initiative returns for 2026 courtesy of PNC
MOOSIC, PA (April 1, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, in conjunction with PNC Bank, are launching the second year of ‘Going to Bat for Small Business, presented by PNC.’ The initiative highlights an NEPA small business that has made a positive impact within the community.
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Shut 'Em Out: Corona's Grand Slam Powers 7-0 Win Over Mets
MOOSIC, PA (May 13, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders shutout the Syracuse Mets 7-0 in their Thursday STEM school day contest. They were boosted by a great start from Yankees #21 prospect Brendan Beck and a six-run fourth inning thanks to a Kenedy Corona grand slam.
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On the Rise: Morabito Baking Company becomes Official Bread Partner of the RailRiders
MOOSIC, PA (April 29, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are pleased to announce that Morabito Baking Company is now the Official Bread Partner of PNC Field. This new agreement between the team and the Philadelphia-area bakery will bring their delicious artisan bread products to concessions stands throughout the ballpark.
“We are
Into the Night: RailRiders Fall 7-4 in 13 Innings
MOOSIC, PA (May 12, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Syracuse Mets 7-4 Tuesday night at PNC Field. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre held a two-run lead heading into the ninth, but Syracuse tied the game and used a three-run thirteenth frame to down the RailRiders. It ran four hours and eleven
Live & Local: Six RailRiders games on WQMY-TV during 2026 season
MOOSIC, PA (April 23, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are partnering with MyTV WQMY to broadcast six games in 2026 on local television in NEPA. This long-standing coverage begins tonight as the RailRiders host the Rochester Red Wings at PNC Field and will continue throughout the season, highlighting the Yankees’
Commonwealth Crush: Sanchez and Fernandez go yard in 3-2 win
WORCESTER, MA (May 10, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Worcester Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. Ali Sanchez and Yanquiel Fernandez homered to snap a two-game skid at Polar Park.
Sanchez staked Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to a 1-0 advantage in the top of the second. The catcher drilled a 3-2
Woo Washout: RailRiders & WooSox postponed Saturday afternoon at Polar Park
WORCESTER, MA (May 9, 2026) – Saturday’s game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Worcester Red Sox, scheduled for 4:05 P.M. at Polar Park, has been postponed due to inclement weather.
The RailRiders and WooSox will play a single game on Sunday, May 10, starting at 1:05 P.M. to conclude this series.
Dropped: SWB defeated 8-3 Friday night in Worcester
WORCESTER, MA (May 8, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders lost 8-3 to the Worcester Red Sox on Friday night at Polar Park. The RailRiders took an early lead, but the Red Sox took control in the fourth to secure their third win in four games this week.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre opened the
Late Night Loss: RailRiders fall in 12 to WooSox
WORCESTER, MA (May 7, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 10-8, 12-inning final at the Worcester Red Sox on Thursday evening. After the RailRiders rallied from a three-run deficit in the ninth to tie it, Allan Castro’s walk-off home run gave the Red Sox the late-night win.
Worcester took
Extra Effort: RailRiders take down WooSox in 10
WORCESTER, MA (May 6, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Worcester Red Sox 9-7 in ten innings on Wednesday afternoon at Polar Park. Yanquiel Fernández homered twice and drove in five, helping pace a comeback effort to even this six-game set at one win apiece.
Nate Eaton staked Worcester
Worcester Woes: Jones HR Not Enough in 7-6 Loss
WORCESTER, MA (May 5, 2026) –The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped to the Worcester Red Sox 7-6 in the Tuesday opener. Spencer Jones smacked his team-high eleventh home run while MLB Rehabber Carlos Rodón allowed five earned runs in 6.1 innings.
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Worcester got on the board first
Sweet Sunday: Jones Two-Homer Day Leads SWB to Win
MOOSIC, PA (May 3, 2026) –The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Buffalo Bisons 7-1 on Sunday at PNC Field. The RailRiders unloaded for six runs in the fourth and were led by two home runs, including a grand slam, from Yankees #6 Prospect Spencer Jones. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre used six combined pitchers to