railriders 2022 schedule

How many games will the RailRiders play in 2022?

The RailRiders will open their season on April 5 on the road and conclude a 144-game schedule on September 21, split evenly with 72 games at home and 72 on the road. Click here for the 2022 Schedule! The 2022 schedule is comprised of 23 six-game series and two three-game sets.

When does Scranton/Wilkes-Barre open the 2022 season?

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre begins the 2022 season in Syracuse on April 5 and plays its home opener one week later on April 12 against the Norfolk Tides (Baltimore). The RailRiders will travel to Buffalo and host Lehigh Valley during the month as well.

What is the 2022 Triple-A baseball schedule?

The 2022 schedule is comprised of 23 six-game series and two three-game sets. After only playing within Triple-A East’s Northeast Division in 2021, the club will now take on division rivals 102 times and play 42 games against inter-divisional opponents.

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What time do RailRiders gates open?

Gates open at 6 pm with first pitch at 7:05 pm!

Did the RailRiders win?

Final score from Moosic: 2-1 RailRiders! A bases-loaded sacrifice fly by Ji-Man-Choi lifted the RailRiders to a walk-off victory!

Are the RailRiders Triple-A?

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the RailRiders were organized into the Triple-A East.

Who are the RailRiders affiliated with?

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (often abbreviated to SWB RailRiders) are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

What is Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania known for?

Wilkes-Barre was settled in 1769 and reached the height of its prosperity in the 19th century when coal reserves were discovered nearby. This discovery led to the city being nicknamed “The Diamond City”.

How long is a baseball game?

three hoursThe average length of a nine-inning MLB regular season game over the last 10 seasons is just north of three hours.

How much do RailRiders players make?

The weekly minimum rises from $290 to $400 at rookie level, $290 to $500 at Class A, $350 to $600 at Double-A and $502 to $700 at Triple-A.

What is a rail rider mean?

The RailRider is a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and monitoring device used on railroad freight cars and locomotives. In earlier days of railroading a rail rider was known as a person to ride on a railcar to make sure it arrived unscathed.

Where do the SWB RailRiders play?

Scranton, PAWilkes‑Bar... PAScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders/Locations

How much do minor league baseball players make?

If called up to the majors, the minimum salary is $700,000 — which comes to $3,846 for each day in the big leagues. The minimum salary is $400 weekly at rookie level, $500 at Class A, $600 at Double-A and $700 at Triple-A.

What is the animal on RailRiders logo?

(The team's mascot is a porcupine named Quill.) The RailRiders, triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have played two seasons with their new identity. From 2007 to 2012, the team was known simply as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.

Who owns the SWB RailRiders?

The franchise has won two Governors' Cup championships and one Triple-A National Championship. DBH purchased the franchise from SWB Investors LLC, and prior to that the team was owned by Mandalay Baseball.

How much do RailRiders players make?

The weekly minimum rises from $290 to $400 at rookie level, $290 to $500 at Class A, $350 to $600 at Double-A and $502 to $700 at Triple-A.

How much do minor league baseball players make?

If called up to the majors, the minimum salary is $700,000 — which comes to $3,846 for each day in the big leagues. The minimum salary is $400 weekly at rookie level, $500 at Class A, $600 at Double-A and $700 at Triple-A.

Where are the RailRiders located?

Scranton, PAWilkes‑Bar... PAScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders/Locations

Who is the AAA team for the Yankees?

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRidersThe Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA)