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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: A History

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders came into being in 1909. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania at the time, they were known as the Reading Coal Barons. Multiple name changes followed, especially during the 1920s. During this time, they were known as the Marines (1920), Aces (1921) and Keystones (1923).

Reading continued to be their home until 1932, at which point they moved to Albany to become the Albany Senators. Further relocations followed over the decades. These included moves to New Jersey (1937), Ottawa (1951), Columbus (1955), Charleston (1971), and Maine (1984).

In 1987, the Scranton-based group Northeast Baseball, Inc. (NBI) bought the then Maine Guides with the plan to move them to a newly-built facility in Lackawanna County. Following this latest relocation in 1989, the team became known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons.

The Lackawanna County Stadium, known today as the PNC Field, became the Red Barons’ home ballpark. They became affiliated with the MLB’s Philadelphia Phillies. This remained the case until 2006 when the Red Barons became affiliated with the New York Yankees. Consequently, yet another name change followed and the team became known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.

While the team continues to be the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, they changed their name to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in the year 2013. They have enjoyed considerable on-field success over the years, particularly since the turn of the century.

Notable Players

The RailRiders have had the services of many talented ballers who have gone on to make their mark in the MLB. These include Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sanchez, Ryan Howard, Mike Lieberthal, Roger Clemens, Aaron Judge, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, and Shane Victorino among others. All of them have had distinguished careers both with the RailRiders as well as top franchises in the MLB.

The current crop of RailRiders’ players will surely have similar aspirations. They will be looking to strike it big with a long career in the MLB on their minds. Catch them in action by getting Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders tickets.

Achievements

While the RailRiders have always been a competitive outfit, the arrival of the 21^st century has brought a major change in fortunes for them. Since 2000, the side from Moosic have been one of the most dominant teams in the International League.

In total, they have won 11 Division titles, 2 Governors’ Cups (International League Championship), and 1 Triple-A National Championship. 9 of these 11 Division titles have come in the new millennium.

The current side will certainly be aiming to add to this trophy haul during the ongoing season. They are in a very good position in the Northern Division and will certainly have their eyes on bigger prizes come the playoffs. Grab your Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders tickets now to follow their journey.