A six run top of the second inning and three allowed runs in the top of the 9th were the demise of the RidgeYaks on Friday night for the first loss of the season.

D'Angelo Ortiz, son of David Ortiz, is looking to write his own story in Salem.

Playing their first game under a new name after rebranding from the Salem Red Sox, the RidgeYaks defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds 5-4 on Thursday night in a Carolina League season opener.

After a rebrand, they go by the Salem RidgeYaks, complete with new uniforms and a new mascot. However, they will still take the field at Carillion Clinic Field this Thursday for the fans who come out to watch them.

“We’re going to fly around, play hard — no matter the night or situation," said Stanley Tucker.

“It’s an awesome opportunity to establish a new narrative and continue the legacy of success into this new branding,” said pitcher Wes Burton.

The Salem Red Sox revealed their new identity at Carilion Clinic Field on Saturday!

Hillcats defeat Columbia Fireflies 8-2 in a decisive game three.

Hillcats defeated the Fredericksburg Nationals in a 5-4 walk-off victory.

The franchise will undergo a rebrand during the offseason.

Salem held to just four hits in its 73rd loss of the season.

Salem held to just two hits Tuesday night.

Starlyn Nunez sent the Red Sox to a series closing victory.

Salem allowed six runs in the top of the 12th inning.

Salem did just enough to earn the home win Saturday evening.

The 19-year-old third baseman has been one of the organization’s most productive hitters.

Lynchburg's 3 runs in the fifth inning led to their sixth win this season.

Red Sox deliver a win on Education Day.

Kelvin Diaz hit a grand slam in the seventh inning for late insurance runs for the Red Sox.

Of the 30 guys on the opening day roster, 16 of them played in Salem in 2024.

Salem tied the game in the bottom of the eighth before winning it on a walk-off balk in Tuesday night's series opener.

Red Sox drop four runs in the 4th and 6th innings to secure the win.

In Appalachian League action, the Pulaski River Turtles earned an 8-4 road win.

The Red Sox claimed their first home series of the season.

Salem scored four runs in the 2nd inning but had nothing else to offer.

Lynchburg plated six runs in the 4th inning.

Salem scored all of its runs in the third inning as Down East struggled on the mound.

Down East dropped 7 second inning runs Friday night.

ODU product Noah Dean tallied 5 strikeouts before allowing 5 runs.

Salem's Luis Perales had 7 strikeouts in 6 innings of work Saturday.

Salem won game one 7-1 but fell short in game two 3-1.

Fayetteville's pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts in the victory.

After losing in walk-off fashion Friday night, Lynchburg made sure to score insurance runs to secure the win on Saturday.

WATCH: Red Sox beat Hillcats on education day

Lynchburg jumped to an 11-0 lead before Salem began to rally back.

The Hillcats win their home opener at Bank of the James Stadium in Lynchburg.

The Hillcats fell one series short of a Carolina League championship.

Two of the top ten prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization get called up to the High-A affiliate Greenville.

The Woodpeckers exploded for five runs in the 7th inning on their way to a series opening win.

Salem's three runs in the first 2 innings good enough for the Saturday night win.

The River Turtles came within one run of the lead but fell short in the 8-6 loss.

Jose Garcia picked the perfect time to hit his second home run of the season--in the bottom of the eighth inning with bases loaded.

The Pelicans scored multiple runs in each of the first 5 innings on Wednesday night.

RiverDogs' hot bats early propel them to a Saturday night road win.

Juan Daniel Encarnacion tallied 7 strikeouts despite the Red Sox loss.

Salem opened the 2022 season with two wins over Lynchburg Saturday.

Salem finished one game out of the Low-A playoffs under Luke Montz in 2021.

The Red Sox are ready to get things rolling with plenty of organizational talent on the roster.

The Lynchburg Hillcats announced that catcher Andrés Meléndez passed away Thursday at the age of 20 in Miami, FL.

Delmarva's Billy Cook hit a dagger, 2-run home run in the top of the ninth for the win to erase Salem's postseason hopes.

General Manager, Allen Lawrence, talks about the future of the Salem Red Sox and his hopes as they finish out their regular season.

The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to repurpose $550 million of COVID-relief funds that haven't been used.

The Red Sox dropped game one 7-0 but came back stronger for a 6-4 game two victory.

Hillcats starting pitcher Xzavion Curry tallied six strikeouts and allowed one run in five and one-thirds innings.

SALEM, Va – The start of the Major League Baseball season has the Salem Red Sox preparing for next season. Tickets for the 2021 baseball season went on sale Thursday. This comes just weeks after Minor League Baseball canceled its season amid COVID-19 concerns. Staff with the Red Sox said it hasn’t been an easy summer without baseball, but they are eager to welcome guests back for a home game next season. The team is also donating tickets in the name of season holders from this year to front line workers so they can come to games next year.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. Baseball is back in Virginia, a day after Minor League Baseball cancelled its season due to COVID-19. The Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal Plain League played their first game on Thursday against the High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms. Were the only game in town, said Mustangs assistant general manager Connor Akeman. The Coastal Plain League is able to play on since it is a collegiate league independent from the MLB. Mustangs head coach Jake Marinelli believes the season will be good for fans, but even better for the players who had their college seasons cut short.

The Pulaski Yankees, who was recognized as having best ballpark at the rookie level last summer, are putting the historic Calfee Park to use by engaging with fans. Minor league baseball and Calfee Park has been a part of Pulaski since 1935. Were not going to let Calfee Park stop being an entertainment venue this summer. Stadiums are being turned into Airbnbs, golf courses, disc golf and now thats going to trickle down to us now that we have the official notice that we dont have Braves games, Bennett said. So, what were going to be doing is looking for other things here at the park and stadium within the states guidelines.

LYNCHBURG, Va. The Lynchburg Hillcats are just another team in our area that are mourning the loss of the Minor League Baseball season. Were all bummed, Hillcats General Manager Chris Jones said. Obviously they worked so hard, all season, all off-season, putting on a great show that were known for. Not getting to do that is just a real bummer for us.With little to no revenue for some minor league teams this summer, the Hillcats are hopeful baseball will be played next summer. Were a small business, like a lot of small businesses around us, its going to hurt for a long time, Jones said.

SALEM, Va. The Salem Red Sox, along with the rest of Minor League Baseball, announced on Tuesday the 2020 season is canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with the Salem Red Sox said they are developing plans for refund options for current ticket holders. They said ticket representatives will be in touch with all account holders in the coming weeks to provide details. Minor League Baseball officials originally announced on March 12 that the start to the 2020 season was delayed. However the choice to cancel the season altogether came as the pandemic continued.

Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball are negotiating the terms of its next contract, and a proposal by Major League Baseball could significantly alter the minors. Major League Baseball proposed eliminating 40 teams from the minor league ranks, which could put lower-level leagues such as the Appalachian League in jeopardy. "It's certainly eye-opening when somebody tells you they want to make a change like that," said Minor League Baseball Director of Communications Jeff Lantz. "Minor League Baseball is kind of like the front porch of our communities," Lantz said. Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball's current agreement runs through next September, so any drastic changes in any new deal will not impact this upcoming baseball season.

PULASKI, Va. - A local team has won Minor League Baseball's top honor. The Pulaski Yankees are the recipients of the 46th annual John H. Johnson President's Award, league officials announced Wednesday. The past two seasons' attendance was recording-breaking for the Appalachian League, according to league officials. READ THE FULL RELEASE:ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced today that the Pulaski Yankees are the recipients of the 46th annual John H. Johnson President's Award. This award is the first President's Award for the Pulaski Yankees, the first for an Appalachian League team and sixth for a Short Season team.

CHATHAM, Va. - Minor League Baseball player Blake Bivens wrote a heartfelt message to his wife, son and mother-in-law, who were found dead in a home in Virginia. The bodies of Joan Denise Jefferson Bernard, 62, Emily Bernard Bivens, 25, and Cullen Micah Bivens, 14 months, were discovered Tuesday morning. Matthew Thomas Bernard, the brother of Bivens' wife, has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, authorities said. Bivens spoke out about the loss in an Instagram post Thursday. To his mother-in-law, Bivens expressed gratitude for the love she had for her family and the woman she raised.

PULASKI, Va. - The Pulaski Yankees ballpark, Motor Mile Field, has won the title of the best rookie-level ballpark in America in Ballpark Digest's annual Best of the Ballparks competition. The ballpark won four rounds of head-to-head competition with other ballparks in Minor League Baseball. It beat Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark in Tennessee in the final round. Were very proud of our ballpark and are thrilled to be voted as the best rookie-level ballpark in America, said Pulaski Yankees General Manager Betsy Haugh. Calfee Park is a special place, showcasing a perfect blend of historical features and modern amenities.