Rochester Red Wings Host 7-Game Homestand vs. Mets
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings will host a seven-game homestand at ESL Ballpark, returning home for a series against the Syracuse Mets.
The promotions include Memorial Day $5 tickets with a camo jersey giveaway; Education Day baseball; Salute to Pro Wrestling Night with Kevin Nash; Mittsy jersey giveaway; two postgame fireworks shows; Star Wars Night; Spikes & Mittsy Birthday Party; and Run the Bases Sunday.
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS MAY 25-31
- Mon, May 25, 4:05 p.m. — Memorial Day night vs Syracuse Mets; $5 tickets; camo jersey giveaway.
- Wed, May 27, 11:05 a.m. — Education Day; daytime baseball.
- Thu, May 28, 6:45 p.m. — Salute to Pro Wrestling Night; $2 beers from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Fri, May 29, 6:45 p.m. — Women in Sports; Mittsy jersey giveaway; Mo'Ne Davis appearance; postgame fireworks.
- Sat, May 30, 6:45 p.m. — Star Wars Night; postgame fireworks; Stroke Awareness Night.
- Sun, May 31, 1:05 p.m. — Run the Bases; Spikes & Mittsy's Birthday Party.
Tickets: Get them here — https://atmilb.com/4aisuh6.
| May 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM | Sports |
Syracuse, NY
1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY, United States, 14608
https://www.facebook.com/741172194724076/posts/1361707689337187
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-WooSox game postponed; makeup date TBD
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders' game against the Worcester Red Sox in Moosic, Pennsylvania, was postponed due to inclement weather, with no makeup date set, but the teams will play a single game Sunday, May 10, at 1:05 p.m., to conclude the series, and the RailRiders will return to PNC Field on May 12 to host the Syracuse Mets.
| May 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM | Sports |
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 |