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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 Add Asencio and Good

December 9, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed veteran outfielder Yeison Asencio and infielder Elliot Good to contracts for the 2026 season. The pair are the ninth and 10th roster additions of the offseason for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery. Yeison Asencio brings 14 seasons of professional baseball experience to Sioux City, reaching Triple-A and carrying a career .303 batting average in 1199 games. The right-handed batter has launched 120 home runs with 693 RBI across 14 s... Full Story

Explorers Welcome Two Infielders

November 25, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed utility infielder Braulio Vasquez and first baseman and designated hitter Alberto Osuna to contracts for the 2026 season. The pair are the seventh and eighth roster additions of the offseason for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery. Braulio Vasquez brings an impressive resume showcasing his ability to play all over the diamond for the Explorers in 2026. The native of the Dominican Republic has played 160 games at third base, 86 at f... Full Story

Sioux City Adds to the Mix for 2026

November 18, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers have announced that the team has signed left-handed pitcher and former Iowa Hawkeye Ben DeTaeye and slugging catcher Dillon Tatum to contracts for the 2026 season. The pair are the fifth and sixth roster additions of the offseason for the Explorers and Manager Steve Montgomery. Ben DeTaeye returns to his native Iowa for a second season after making his professional debut with Sioux City last season, pitching in 22 games with a 1.45 ERA in 22 relief appearances. The lefty would s... Full Story

Jessee Getting the Royal Treatment

November 10, 2025 - SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that left-handed reliever Chase Jessee has been signed by the Kansas City Royals organization. The Mansfield, Ohio native is the first player transferred this offseason and was a key part of the Explorers bullpen in 2025. Chase Jessee went 8-1 with a 2.01 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 53.2 innings last season. Jessee finished second on the team in wins and second in appearances with 42 while posting a 1.248 WHIP for Sioux City. He also earned American Association All... Full Story

• Explorers Add Asencio and Good - December 9, 2025
  
• Explorers Welcome Two Infielders - November 25, 2025
  
• Sioux City Adds to the Mix for 2026 - November 18, 2025
  
• Jessee Getting the Royal Treatment - November 10, 2025
  
• Explorers Add a Pair of Righties - November 4, 2025
  
• 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
  
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Sioux City Explorers pitcher Chase Jessee (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

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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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Sioux City Explorers:

• Sioux City Bandits (NAL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  
• Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) - Sioux City, Iowa
  

• Sioux City Explorers making moves for the 2026 season - AA Sioux City Journal (November 26)
  
• 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)
  
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