RailRiders-WooSox game postponed; makeup date TBD
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders' game against the Worcester Red Sox in Moosic, Pa., has been postponed due to inclement weather. A makeup date has not been set at this time.
The RailRiders and WooSox will play a single game on Sunday, May 10, starting at 1:05 p.m. to conclude this series.
The RailRiders will return home to PNC Field on May 12 against the Syracuse Mets.
Details: https://www.milb.com/scranton-wb/news/woo-washout-railriders-woosox-postponed-saturday
| May 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM | Sports |
Auburn police union issues statement after attack on Syracuse officers
An Auburn Police Union Local 195 statement following an attack on Syracuse officers and an officer-involved shooting praised the officers’ safety, urged vigilance and mutual support, and emphasized the comments represent the union’s views, not those of the City of Auburn or its police department.
| May 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM | Police |
Lackawanna County Weekend Events Set for May 14–17
Lackawanna County, Pa.—Visit Lackawanna Pennsylvania’s May 14–17 weekend lineup includes Steamtown Excursion to Carbondale: Spring Marketplace at the Steamtown National Historic Site; Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders vs. Syracuse Mets at PNC Field; the NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade in Downtown Scranton; Tulip Festival & Baby Animal Days at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery; the Heroes Of All Kinds 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Scranton; Electric City Improv performances; Boots & Beer Line Dancing at Breaker Brewing Company; Keystone College Observatory Sessions at the Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Observatory; Trolley Excursions to RailRiders Baseball Game at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton; and the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour.
| May 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM | Gov |
Syracuse police officers shot, in thoughts and prayers
Auburn Police Local 195 said Syracuse officers injured in a morning shooting are in their thoughts and prayers, along with all first responders actively working the dangerous scene, in a message attributed to the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association and the Syracuse Police Department.
| May 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM | Police |
RailRiders offer free nurses' tickets, Scrubs Top giveaway May 14
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will honor NEPA nurses with a free ticket on May 14 at PNC Field and give away Scrubs Tops to the first 1,000 fans, with complimentary tickets at the box office for nurses, first pitch at 6:35 p.m. against the Syracuse Mets, gates opening at 5:30 p.m., and Thirsty Thursday drink specials.
| May 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM | Sports |
Rochester Red Wings roast Dan Mason in hot dog post
The Rochester Red Wings posted taunting messages toward the Syracuse Mets and promoted a "Hot Dog of the Homestand" that mocks Dan Mason and touts a Hofmann hot dog topped with meat sauce, diced onion and chips.
| May 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM | Sports |
International League May 5-10 matchups set
The International League released its May 5-10 schedule, listing Allentown, Pa., vs. Norfolk, Va.; Toledo, Ohio, vs. Durham, North Carolina; Louisville, Ky., vs. Jacksonville, Fla.; Indianapolis, Ind., vs. Des Moines, Iowa; Syracuse, N.Y., vs. Worcester, Mass.; and Las Vegas, Nev., against an unspecified opponent.
| May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM | Sports |
Indianapolis Indians announce IL matchups for April 28–May 3
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Indians announced International League matchups for April 28–May 3 and promoted free streaming of every top prospect game via the Bally Sports Live app at atmlb.com/BallyLive.
| Apr 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM | Sports |
Rainout postpones RailRiders-Mets finale
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders' series finale against the Syracuse Mets at NBT Bank Stadium was postponed due to inclement weather, and the RailRiders will return to Syracuse in early June for a doubleheader on June 3.
| Apr 19, 2026 at 10:09 AM | Sports |
Syracuse tops RailRiders 2-0 on Blue Moon Moonshot
Syracuse defeated Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 2-0, as Spencer Jones hit what was described as a Blue Moon Moonshot.
| Apr 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM | Sports |