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The Sioux City Explorers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Sioux City, Iowa, they are a member of the American Association.

Explorers Ignite Hot Stove for 2026

October 28, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed infielder Cameron Bufford and catcher Caden Matlon to contracts for the 2026 season. The pair are the first offseason acquisitions for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery as the club focus turns to roster construction for the 2026 American Association season. Cameron Bufford brings a big stick to Siouxland in 2026. Bufford hit 21 home runs for Oakland in the Pioneer League in 2025, good for third on the team, and he led the club wit... Full Story

Explorers Announce 2026 Schedule

October 21, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Fresh off a season of racing to the American Association's best record in 2025, the Sioux City Explorers have announced their 100-game schedule for the 2026 season. The Explorers will open their 33rd season on the road Friday night, May 15th against the Chicago Dogs in Rosemont, Illinois. Following a season opening seven-game road trip that includes a stop at West Division rival Lincoln, the Explorers will return home for opening night at Lewis and Clark Park on Friday, May 22, against the Lincoln Saltdogs... Full Story

Explorers' Fischbach Named Trainer of the Year

September 8, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa- The American Association of Professional Baseball announced today that the league has named Sioux City Explorers Bruce Fischbach the Athletic Trainer of the Year for the 2025 season. Fischbach just completed his seventh season as the Head Athletic Trainer for the X's in 2025. "I would like to thank the Explorers management, players and my team at Multicare Health Clinic, Dr. Scott Sneller, Dr. Joel Postello and Dr. Caleb Sneller and Family Health Care of Siouxland and Dr. Michael Brenner as well as Dr. R... Full Story

Canaries Soar Past Explorers to Take West Division Series

September 6, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Jabari Henry and the Sioux Falls Canaries (2-1) unleashed a power surge to overwhelm the Sioux City Explorers (1-2) in a 7-1 rout that sealed the series. With the win, Sioux Falls completed a dramatic turnaround and sent Sioux City packing after trailing late in Game Two. Sioux Falls began the winner-take-all matchup with a boom. The American Association's all-time home run leader, Henry, crushed a 1-2 pitch from Jared Wetherbee (0-1) down the left field line, clearing the wall with ease. The Explore... Full Story

• Explorers Ignite Hot Stove for 2026 - October 28, 2025
  
• Explorers Announce 2026 Schedule - October 21, 2025
  
• Explorers' Fischbach Named Trainer of the Year - September 8, 2025
  
• Canaries Soar Past Explorers to Take West Division Series - September 6, 2025
  
• Sioux City Shuts out Sioux Falls to Take Game One - September 4, 2025
  
• Explorers Playoff Run Begins Tonight - September 3, 2025
  
• Explorers Finish Strong with Road Victory over Goldeyes - September 1, 2025
  
• Sioux City Gets Caught in Goldeyes' Current in Series Opener - August 29, 2025
  
• Canaries Rout Explorers to Close out Season Series - August 29, 2025
  
• Sioux City Capture West Division Title - August 28, 2025
  
• Sixth Inning Explosion Cages Canaries - August 27, 2025
  
• The Final Homestand of the Season Is Here - August 26, 2025
  
• Canaries Edge Explorers in Extra-Inning Duel - August 24, 2025
  
• Canaries Sing Louder as Series Closes in Sioux Falls - August 23, 2025
  
• Explorers Power Their Way To Win Over Birds - August 22, 2025
  
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Sioux City Explorers pitcher Peniel Otaño (Winnipeg Goldeyes)
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League: American Association
Home: Sioux City, Iowa
Class: Independent
Website: Sioux City Explorers site
Schedule: Full Sioux City Explorers Schedule Statistics: Full Sioux City Explorers Statistics

Sat., Sep 6	L	Sioux Falls 7 at Sioux City 1 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Fri., Sep 5	L	Sioux Falls 16 at Sioux City 8 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Sep 3	W	Sioux City 5 at Sioux Falls 0 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Mon., Sep 1	W	Sioux City 12 at Winnipeg 8	Final
Sun., Aug 31	W	Sioux City 6 at Winnipeg 1	Final
Sat., Aug 30	W	Sioux City 7 at Winnipeg 3	Final
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• Sioux City Bandits (NAL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  
• Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  

• X's trainer Fischbach wins award - AA Sioux City Journal (September 11)
  
• X's season ended by Sioux Falls in first round of playoffs - AA Sioux City Journal (September 7)
  
• Canaries force winner-take-all game with Explorers - AA Sioux City Journal (September 6)
  
• PHOTOS: Explores vs Canaries game 2 playoff baseball - AA Sioux City Journal (September 6)
  
• Trio of X's honored with American Association awards, Montgomery tabbed as top manager - AA Sioux City Journal (September 4)
  
• Explorers clinch West Division, No. 1 seed in playoffs - AA Sioux City Journal (August 28)
  
• VIDEO: X's celebrate winning West Division with victory over Sioux Falls - AA Sioux City Journal (August 28)
  
• Explorers down Goldeyes with early outburst - AA Winnipeg Sun (August 18)
  
• Explorers edge Goldeyes in another one-run heartbreaker - AA Winnipeg Sun (August 17)
  
• Fernandez homer sparks RedHawks to win against 1st-place Sioux City - AA Fargo Forum (August 15)
  
• Sioux City stymies RedHawks with tie-breaking home run in ninth - AA Fargo Forum (August 14)
  
• Sioux City fends off RedHawks in 10 innings - AA Fargo Forum (August 13)
  
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