# Yankees' Triple-A Affiliate Rebrands as Highlanders

> Scranton/Wilkes-Barre team rebrands as Highlanders to honor Yankees history and local identity.
- Title: Yankees' Triple-A Affiliate Rebrands as Highlanders · Mlb
- Summary: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre team rebrands as Highlanders to honor Yankees history and local identity.
- Keywords: yankees, scranton, wilkes-barre, highlanders, triple-a, international league, railriders, pnc field, march 26, april 6, Mlb
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/yankees-triple-a-affiliate-rebrands-as-highlanders
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- Topics: yankees, scranton, wilkes-barre, highlanders, triple-a, international league, railriders, pnc field, march 26, april 6, sports
## New Identity Announcement
The Yankees' Triple-A affiliate rebrands as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders, honoring their historical connection to the Yankees.

> Before they were the yankees, they were the highlanders
## Historical Connection
The team previously used the Highlanders name from 1903 to 1912 before becoming the RailRiders.
## New Identity Details
The logo features a bear hiking under a pinstriped sky, reflecting the team's local environment and baseball heritage.
## Rebrand Timing
The rebrand follows a successful 2026 season and aims to capitalize on community growth in Northeast Pennsylvania.
## First Game Date
The Highlanders will debut on March 26 against the Worcester Red Sox, with home opener on April 6.
## Key takeaway

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders rebrand as the fourth identity of their Yankees affiliate, blending regional pride with baseball heritage.