Goodbye, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Hello ... well, we don't know yet.
The AAA New York Yankees affiliate based in Moosic will have a new identity for the 2027 season, with more information to be announced "soon" and plans for a full brand unveiling in November.
“This rebrand is about building an identity that our community can rally around for generations to come,” team President and General Manager Shawn Reilly said in a release issued Tuesday.
“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," Reilly said. "We’re excited to share what’s next with our fans.”
The team said its role as a New York Yankees affiliate and its "commitment to delivering memorable experiences at PNC Field" won't change.
"The new identity will celebrate the region’s beauty, heritage, and outdoor legacy while strengthening the connection between the club, its community, and one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports," the release said.
The local team was launched in 1989 as the Red Barons, then an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
It became a Yankees affiliate in 2007 and was renamed the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. The team was renamed the RailRiders in 2013.
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