Yankees' Triple-A affiliate set to say goodbye to RailRiders name
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will have a new name in 2027, ending a chapter for the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate
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What happened
The RailRiders name will soon be history. The Yankees' Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre is set to rebrand for the 2027 season. MLB.com and Yahoo Sports confirm the change.
The RailRiders name has been a staple in the region since 2013. The team's new identity will be revealed in the coming months. The rebranding process is underway, but the new name has not yet been announced.
The team's fans and the local community will experience a shift in identity. The question remains: what will the new name be?
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The reporting (9)
- The Next Chapter: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre set to rebrand in 2027 MLB.com · 7h ago
- Yankees’ Triple-A team is getting a new name NJ.com · 7h ago
- RailRiders will rebrand with new name for 2027 season Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to rebrand with new name WNEP · 7h ago
- Yankees' Triple-A affiliate set to say goodbye to RailRiders name MLB.com · 7h ago
- RailRiders to rebrand AAA baseball franchise for 2027 season, with fall unveiling set WVIA Public Media · 8h ago
- RailRiders will rebrand with new name for 2027 season 28/22 News · 8h ago
- Yankees' Triple-A Affiliate Plans to Retire RailRiders Branding After 13 Years Sports Illustrated · 8h ago
- Yankees’ Scranton Triple A Affiliate Will Have New Name In 2027 Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Questions people are asking
When will the RailRiders rebrand?
The rebranding will take effect for the 2027 season.
What is the new name for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre team?
The new name has not yet been announced.
Why is the team rebranding?
The reason for the rebranding has not been specified.
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