RAILRIDERS PHOTOBLOG: New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu rehab at PNC Field
New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu donned NEPA’s beloved SWB logo during his rehab start with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Saturday, May 25. Fans looking for signatures were in luck. The Yankees slugger was happy to oblige as he autographed hats and jerseys from the dugout. Local Little Leaguers on hand for pre-game warm-ups […]
Fully Loaded Comedy Festival with Bert Kreischer hits PNC Field in Moosic on June 16
From a press release: Today, comedian Bert Kreischer announced that he will be starting the party back up this summer with his second annual Fully Loaded Comedy Festival at 16 iconic ballparks and arenas across the country. On Friday, June 16, a star-studded lineup will perform at PNC Field (235 Montage Mountain Rd., Moosic), home […]
After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25
From a press release: Fathom Events and Hasbro are bringing the classic 1987 action/adventure animated film “G.I. Joe: The Movie” to select movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, June 23 and Saturday, June 25 in celebration of its 35th anniversary. After “The Transformers: The Movie” failed to perform at the box office in 1986, “G.I. Joe: […]
Along with Dave & Buster’s, Duck Donuts comes to Shoppes at Montage Mountain in Moosic this year
From a press release: The 2022 recovery has created new opportunities for retail, and U.S. Properties Group, owners of The Shoppes at Montage Mountain in Moosic, benefited from some of those opportunities by bringing new leases to the shopping center and new experiences to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre marketplace. Dave & Buster’s is set to begin construction […]
Ride the trolley from Scranton to PNC Field in Moosic to see RailRiders games through September
From a press release: The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders took their name from the region’s rich railroad past, and the Electric City Trolley Museum in downtown Scranton will once again honor that history by offering 11 excursions to PNC Field in Moosic this spring and summer. Select Sunday games through September will offer baseball fans an opportunity […]
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders host opening night FanFest and $10k contest on April 12
From a press release: After a six-game trip to Syracuse to start the 2022 season, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders return to PNC Field in Moosic on Tuesday, April 12 for an opening night against the Norfolk Tides that is shaping up to be “off the rails.” The RailRiders front office will welcome baseball back to Northeastern […]
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders don custom jerseys, including Marvel uniforms, during 2022 season
From a press release: As the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders prepare for the 2022 season, the team has unveiled its custom jersey nights slated for the upcoming schedule. The season begins on the road on Tuesday, April 5, with the home opener one week later at PNC Field in Moosic. In addition to the daily promotions already […]
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders update classic ‘SWB’ logo for 2022 jerseys, caps, and merch
From a press release: The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are bringing back a familiar team mark in 2022. The club will once again use the “SWB” from the days of the Lackawanna County Stadium as an alternate logo. The logo will be featured on New Era road caps and new alternate jerseys during the upcoming season. The […]
New ‘Rocky IV’ Ultimate Director’s Cut screens in NEPA theaters for 1 night only on Nov. 11
From a press release: The most triumphant sports drama franchise in history returns to select theaters nationwide for a one-night-only exclusive engagement on Thursday, Nov. 11 with “Rocky vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut.” After more than 35 years, director, writer, and star Sylvester Stallone masterfully reshapes “Rocky IV,” delivering 40 minutes of never-before-seen footage. […]
RAILRIDERS PHOTOBLOG: Chris Sale pitches 3rd immaculate inning, tying Sandy Koufax
Nine pitches, nine strikes, three outs… the immaculate inning. On April 18, 1964, Sandy Koufax threw his third perfect inning, the most by any pitcher. That is until Aug. 26, 2021 when Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale took the mound against the Minnesota Twins to record his third immaculate inning, tying the Hall of […]
