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Cleburne Railroaders 2026 regular season

What to know, updated November 9. Every story we've published on it, newest first.

What to know

The Cleburne Railroaders played through their 2026 regular season in the American Association, with notable moments including a Star Wars themed night, the retirement of Zach Nehrir's No. 14, and a series split with the RailCats on August 17. The team secured a playoff berth with walk-off victories and wrapped up their regular season by September 8, with first-round postseason details announced.

  • [2026-08-02] Railroaders hosted a Star Wars-themed night at the ballpark
  • [2026-08-05] Jersey No. 14 of Zach Nehrir retired by the Railroaders
  • [2026-08-17] Tostado's walk-off hit gave Cleburne a series split with the RailCats
  • [2026-09-03] Railroaders clinched a playoff spot with walk-off victories
  • [2026-09-08] Railroaders completed their regular season; first-round postseason details announced

Timeline

  1. Cleburne Railroaders ownership explains move to North American Professional Baseball league

    The Cleburne Railroaders ownership announced the team's transition to the North American Professional Baseball league, marking a significant shift for the local franchise.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  2. Cleburne wins state planning award for second straight year

    Cleburne has received a state award recognizing its planning and community development efforts.

    City of Cleburne
  3. Cleburne Railroaders release 2027 schedule for first NAPB season

    The Cleburne Railroaders revealed their 2027 schedule as they prepare for their inaugural season in the National Association of Professional Baseball, representing a major mileston…

    Cleburne Times-Review
  4. Partner Leagues: Kane County Cougars, Cleburne Railroaders Leaving American Association; Gastonia Pulls Out of Atlantic League

    The Cleburne Railroaders are leaving the American Association, along with the Kane County Cougars, in a significant shift for minor league baseball partnerships.

    World Baseball Network
  5. Cleburne Railroaders, Kane County Cougars Announce Intent to Join Frontier League in 2027

    The Cleburne Railroaders baseball team has announced plans to join the Frontier League starting in 2027, marking a significant shift for the local professional franchise.

    Ottawa Titans Baseball
  6. Railroaders wrap up regular season; postseason first round details

    The Cleburne Railroaders completed their regular season and postseason details for the first round have been announced.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  7. Railroaders finish regular season, first-round postseason details set

    The Cleburne Railroaders concluded their regular season and details about their postseason first-round matchup have been announced.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  8. Railroaders announce first-round postseason plans

    The Cleburne Railroaders have announced their plans for the first round of the postseason, signaling the team's advancement in playoff competition.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  9. Aaron Takacs and the Cleburne Railroaders strike first against the Cougars! CLE 1 - KCO 0, T3 Watch #CLEvsKCO on AABaseball.TV

    The Cleburne Railroaders took an early lead against the Cougars with Aaron Takacs contributing to a 1-0 advantage through three innings in an independent minor league game.

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  10. Johnson County students compete in Elk Run cross country meet

    Johnson County students participated in the Elk Run cross country meet, competing against other regional teams in the seasonal event.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  11. Railroaders Announce First-Round Postseason Plans; Round One Watch Party Scheduled for September 11

    The Cleburne Railroaders baseball team has announced their first-round postseason plans, with a watch party scheduled for September 11 to support the team during playoff competitio…

    Cleburne Railroaders
  12. Walk-off wins help Railroaders clinch playoff spot

    The Cleburne Railroaders secured a playoff spot after recording multiple walk-off victories in recent games.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  13. Walk-off wins send Railroaders to playoffs

    The Cleburne Railroaders secured a playoff berth with a pair of walk-off victories, clinching their postseason appearance.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  14. La Moderna Field - Cleburne Railroaders

    This appears to be content about La Moderna Field and the Cleburne Railroaders baseball team, though the snippet provides limited detail about a specific news development.

    Stadium Journey
  15. Tostado's walk off closes series split with RailCats

    A walk-off hit by Tostado gave Cleburne a victory and split the series with the RailCats in a recent baseball game.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  16. Caleb McNeely takes one yard! Cleburne Railroaders jump on the board! 🚀 GAR 2 - CLE 1, B1 Watch #GARvCLE on http://AABaseball.tv

    The Cleburne Railroaders scored in the first inning against the Garland team in an AA baseball matchup, with Caleb McNeely recording a one-yard play to put the home team on the boa…

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  17. Cleburne Railroaders retire Zach Nehrir's No. 14

    The Cleburne Railroaders have retired the jersey number of Zach Nehrir, honoring the player's contributions to the local baseball team.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  18. Railroaders join the dark side on Star Wars night

    The Cleburne Railroaders baseball team celebrated Star Wars night at a recent game, with players and fans embracing the themed event.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  19. Railroaders join the dark side on Star Wars night

    The Cleburne Railroaders hosted a Star Wars-themed night at the ballpark, with players embracing the dark side for the special event.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  20. Ellis talks first back-to-back complete games in Railroader history and team's surge in last month

    A Cleburne Railroaders pitcher named Ellis achieved a historic milestone by throwing back-to-back complete games, a first in the team's history, as the club has gained momentum ove…

    Cleburne Times-Review
  21. Railroaders in good shape heading into All-Star break

    The Cleburne Railroaders baseball team is well-positioned as they head into the All-Star break with strong performance.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  22. Railroaders in good shape heading into All-Star break

    The Cleburne Railroaders baseball team is well-positioned as they head into the All-Star break, suggesting a successful first half of the season.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  23. Chicago Dogs swept by Cleburne

    The Cleburne team swept the Chicago Dogs in what appears to be a baseball series matchup.

    Daily Herald

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