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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 Announce 2027 Schedule

October 8, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Fresh off a season in which they led the American Association in stolen bases and posted the league's largest attendance increase from the previous season, the Sioux City Explorers have announced their 102-game schedule for the 2027 season. The Explorers will open their 34th season on the road Friday night, May 7, against their I-29 rivals, the Sioux Falls Canaries. Following a three-game season-opening road trip, the Explorers will return home for Opening Night at Lewis and Clark Park on Tuesday, May 1... Full Story

Knowles Named Batter of the Week

September 10, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The American Association has named Sioux City Explorers outfielder D'Shawn Knowles the Carbliss Batter of the Week for the week ending September 7. Knowles went 13-for-28 (.464) in seven games, blasting three home runs and driving in 13. The switch hitter proved key in the Explorers' end-of-season winning road trip against playoff-bound Kansas City and Lake Country. He scored 13 runs with a double and a triple while adding four stolen bases during the week. Knowles began the week going 3-for-4 in the... Full Story

Osuna Named Rookie of the Year

September 9, 2026 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The American Association of Professional Baseball announced today that the league has named Sioux City first baseman Alberto Osuna the league's Rookie Position Player of The Year. Alberto Osuna slashed a line of .316/.410/.559 while leading the Explorers in home runs with 21, and his 80 RBI placed him second on the team. He had 26 doubles for 47 total extra-base hits to lead Sioux City in 2026. Osuna tied for seventh in the circuit with 80 RBI, and his 21 long balls tied him for ninth in the American As... Full Story

Explorers Close 2026 with 20-Run, Seven-Homer Showcase

September 7, 2026 - OCONOMOWOC, WI - Sioux City (49-51) closed the 2026 season with its most explosive offensive performance of the year, launching a season - best seven home runs and scoring a season - high 20 runs in a 20-9 victory over Lake Country (56-44) on Monday afternoon. Lake Country struck first in the opening inning when Anthony Garcia doubled to right to score Dom Johnson for a 1-0 lead. Sioux City answered emphatically in the third. D'Shawn Knowles singled home Jackson Van De Brake to tie the game, and Osuna followed with a t... Full Story

• Explorers Announce 2027 Schedule - October 8, 2026
  
• Knowles Named Batter of the Week - September 10, 2026
  
• Osuna Named Rookie of the Year - September 9, 2026
  
• Explorers Close 2026 with 20-Run, Seven-Homer Showcase - September 7, 2026
  
• Sioux City Slowed Early on Sunday 10-3 at Lake Country - September 6, 2026
  
• Explorers Roll, 13-4, But Playoff Hopes End with Sioux Falls' Win - September 5, 2026
  
• Explorers' 9-Run Rally Not Enough in 12-11 Loss to Lake Country - September 4, 2026
  
• Explorers' Rally Falls Short in 5-4 Loss to Monarchs - September 4, 2026
  
• Explorers Roll to 11-2 Win, Extend Streak to Four - September 3, 2026
  
• Vásquez Delivers in the 10th - September 2, 2026
  
• Otano Named Pitcher of the Week - August 31, 2026
  
• Explorers Crush Kane County 15-1 in Home Finale - August 30, 2026
  
• Sioux City Rebounds in Nightcap to Earn Split - August 29, 2026
  
• Explorers' Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Kane County - August 28, 2026
  
• Explorers Final Homestand of the Season - August 28, 2026
  
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Sioux City Explorers outfielder D'Shawn Knowles (Tim Tushla)
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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

Mon., Sep 7	W	Sioux City 20 at Lake Country 9	Final
Sun., Sep 6	L	Sioux City 3 at Lake Country 10	Final
Sat., Sep 5	W	Sioux City 13 at Lake Country 4	Final
Fri., Sep 4	L	Sioux City 11 at Lake Country 12	Final
Thu., Sep 3	L	Sioux City 4 at Kansas City 5	Final
Wed., Sep 2	W	Sioux City 11 at Kansas City 2	Final
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• Sioux City Bandits (NAL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  
• Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  

• Sioux City Explorers' playoffs hopes dashed, regular season ends Monday - AA Sioux City Journal (September 7)
  
• Late homer deals blow to Sioux City Explorers' playoff chances - AA Sioux City Journal (September 4)
  
• Explorers survive K.C. in extra innings, tied for final playoff spot - AA Sioux City Journal (September 3)
  
• Sioux City Explorers split series; finish with best home attendance since 2015 - AA Sioux City Journal (September 1)
  
• RailCats rally falls short in 3-1 loss to Sioux City - AA Times of Northwest Indiana (August 26)
  
• Sioux City Explorers win three-game home series against Winnipeg Goldeyes - AA Sioux City Journal (August 25)
  
• Sioux City Explorers rally for three to win over Goldeyes - AA Winnipeg Sun (August 24)
  
• Winnipeg Goldeyes fall 8-5 to Sioux City Explorers Friday - AA Winnipeg Sun (August 22)
  
• Fish briefs - AA Winnipeg Free Press (August 22)
  
• Explorers explode in sixth inning to top RedHawks - AA Fargo Forum (August 21)
  
• RedHawks edge Sioux City for third straight win - AA Fargo Forum (August 20)
  
• Filia, RedHawks sink Sioux City - AA Fargo Forum (August 19)
  
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