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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders play final game as franchise rebrands

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders played their last game under the franchise's name on Saturday night, securing a 6-5 victory against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The season finale on Sunday was canceled due to rain, officially ending the RailRiders era. The team is set to reveal a new identity in November after finishing the season with a record of 78-68. Significant moments from the RailRiders' history include multiple playoff appearances and notable players such as Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge. The organization transitions to a new name after years of competition in the International League.

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By the Numbers

•Saturday's game was the last under the RailRiders nickname.
•RailRiders finished the season with a record of 78-68.
•Team hopes to announce new identity in November.
•Notable players have included Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge.
•RailRiders made multiple playoff appearances during their tenure.

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — SWB RAILRIDERS: End of an era for franchise’s nickname

What they're saying

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MOOSIC — Edinson Duran became the unlikely answer to a trivia question. Sunday’s season finale between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at PNC Field was canceled due to rain and wet grounds. That meant Saturday night’s game was the last one featuring the RailRiders nickname. The team is rebranding and expected to announce the new identity in November. So when ...
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