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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Rename to Highlanders

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Rename to Highlanders

The Triple-A team's new name honors the Yankees' original identity and the surrounding northeastern Pennsylvania terrain.

Live Poll

Are you likely to attend a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre minor league game next season?


Baseball

Baseball

RailRiders Transferred Watson And Duran

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders moved Danny Watson and Edinson Duran to the development list.


Basketball

Live Poll

Do you believe your community provides enough indoor sports facilities for local youth?

Basketball

Armory Athletics Will Open Scranton Complex in 2026

The former Watres Armory is being converted into a 102,000-square-foot indoor sports facility for local youth.

Armory Athletics Will Open Scranton Complex in 2026

Running

Live Poll

Do you believe annual local marathons are an effective way to support community causes?

Running

Runner Will Honor Jim Moran at Steamtown Marathon

Patrick O'Malley will run the 29th annual race on October 11, 2026, to pay tribute to his friend's lasting legacy.

Runner Will Honor Jim Moran at Steamtown Marathon

Golf

Live Poll

Do you believe annual local charity sporting events provide significant benefits to your community?

Golf

Brandon Matthews Hosted Scranton Junior Golf Clinic

The professional golfer led a training session ahead of this year's NEPA Invitational charity tournament.

Brandon Matthews Hosted Scranton Junior Golf Clinic