After spending years in limbo, the dispute between Lackawanna and Luzerne counties over the sale of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) could come to a head in 2017. (more…)
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Josh Olerud Named RailRiders President
There is some personnel news to report, as Josh Olerud has been promoted to president of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
RailRiders Add Three to Ownership Group
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have announced three new members of their ownership group, including former major leaguer Andy Ashby. (more…)
PNC Field to Host 2017 Triple-A Championship
Next year’s Triple-A National Championship is coming to PNC Field, as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have announced the event. (more…)
Jackson Buys Share of RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) have added a Hall of Famer to their ranks, as Reggie Jackson is joining the team’s ownership group. As part of his role with the RailRiders, Jackson will serve as a special adviser. (more…)
RailRiders Hosting Man vs. Marathon
Tonight at PNC Field, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will combine two sports as they host Man vs. Marathon. As part of this unique promotion, runners will race against the clock in an effort to finish the race before the game against the Gwinnett Braves concludes. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Social Media Nights
The growing influence of social media is simply too much for Minor League Baseball teams to ignore, leading to the increasing prominence of social media nights. (more…)
Personnel News: Canzler Joins RailRiders
Just two years after playing for the team, Russ Canzler is the new business development executive for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
Promotions Watch: Cold Weather Gear
While Minor League Baseball is often associated with the warm nights of spring and summer, fans in many parts of the country will begin the season in chilly climates. To help their spectators get through the cold early-season games, many teams are giving away cold weather gear. In the latest Promotions Watch, we take (more…)
Ruby permanent SWB GM; Olerud joins as COO
Personnel news from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League): Jeremy Ruby transitions from interim to outright general manager, while MiLB veteran Josh Olerud joins the team in a newly created chief operating officer position. (more…)
RailRiders interest sold to investment group
Mandalay Baseball Properties’ half interest in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) will be sold to SWB Investors LLC, pending MiLB and International League approvals. The principals behind SWB Investors LLC are David Abrams, David Blitzer, Grant Cagle and Michael Hisler. All local team management, including team president and general manager Rob Crain, will […]
RailRiders, Yankees extend PDC
This is more a formality than anything else, as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) and the New York Yankees extended their PDC through 2018. The signing extended their relationship for four more years, through the 2018 season. That is the longest extension allowed per baseball rules. This is no surprise: the Yankees are […]
Year after RailRiders debut, SWB counties still in legal fight
Dueling lawsuits over the proceeds of the sale of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) are still active in the legal system, but little progress has been made in either. As you’ll recall, Lackawanna County and Luzerne Countyare fighting over the proceeds of the sale of the RailRiders to SWB Yankees LLC, a partnership […]