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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 Split a Pair with Saltdogs

May 21, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - Sioux City opened the doubleheader with a dominant 6-0 win. Hunter Cashero and the bullpen combined to keep Lincoln off the board, while Cam Bufford's two-run homer sealed the Game 1 victory. In the nightcap, the Explorers again struck first, but early walks and a two-run single by Cary Arbolida helped the Saltdogs grab a 3-1 lead. Sioux City pulled within one on an RBI groundout from Dillon Tatum but couldn't find the timely hit late. Lincoln closed out a 3-2 win to earn its first victory of the season a... Full Story

Explorers Roll Past Saltdogs 7-3

May 19, 2026 - LINCOLN, NE - On a chilly, windy afternoon in Lincoln, with temperatures dipping into the low 50s, Explorers (2-2) powered through the conditions and defeated the Saltdogs (0-4) 7-3 behind a six-run surge and a dominant outing from Peniel Otaño. Sioux City threatened immediately, putting runners in scoring position in both the first and second innings, but couldn't convert either opportunity. The X's also ran into trouble on the bases early, as Henry George and Zac Vooletich were each thrown out attempting to stea... Full Story

Explorers' Offense Stalls in Series Finale

May 17, 2026 - ROSEMONT, IL - The Explorers didn't score in the first inning for the first time this season, and the early quiet set the tone for a night where Sioux City (1-2) struggled to generate offense in a 6-1 setback to Chicago (2-1). X's manager Steve Montgomery noted, "Didn't make any adjustments; you can't go through the order twice and not make any." Chicago starter Andres Diaz was masterful, working eight innings in 95 pitches while allowing six hits and just one earned run. Rookie left - hander J.D. McCracken was thro... Full Story

Explorers' Offense Erupts Early in Dominant 13-2 Win

May 16, 2026 - ROSEMONT, IL - Sioux City (1-1) wasted no time lighting up the scoreboard on Saturday night, exploding for nine runs across the first three innings on its way to a commanding 13-2 victory over Chicago (1-1) at Impact Field. Similar to Friday, the Explorers set the tone immediately. Henry George opened the game with a walk, and two pitches later, Zac Vooletich crushed a homer to left on an 0-2 count, clearing the scoreboard to give the Explorers a quick 2-0 lead. The inning didn't slow down there. Braulio Vásquez s... Full Story

• Explorers Split a Pair with Saltdogs - May 21, 2026
  
• Explorers Roll Past Saltdogs 7-3 - May 19, 2026
  
• Explorers' Offense Stalls in Series Finale - May 17, 2026
  
• Explorers' Offense Erupts Early in Dominant 13-2 Win - May 16, 2026
  
• X's Stumble Late - May 15, 2026
  
• Explorers Set Roster for Opening Day - May 15, 2026
  
• Explorers Tickets Set to Go on Sale - April 13, 2026
  
• Explorers Go Cashless in 2026 - March 30, 2026
  
• Knowles Returns to Explorers - March 17, 2026
  
• Explorers Name Lee Vice President and General Manager - March 11, 2026
  
• Sioux City Signs Donahue and Hughes - March 10, 2026
  
• Explorers Add Familiar Face and Newcomer - February 17, 2026
  
• Explorers Add Mayo and Denton - January 20, 2026
  
• Right-Hander Charnin Headed to Sioux City - January 16, 2026
  
• Sioux City Adds Righty Otaño and Lefty Butz - January 13, 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

Sat., May 23		Lincoln at Sioux City	7:05 p.m.
Fri., May 22		Lincoln at Sioux City	7:35 p.m.
Thu., May 21		Sioux City 5 at Lincoln 1	Bot 5
Wed., May 20	W	Sioux City 6 at Lincoln 0 (Game 1)	Final (7)
Wed., May 20	L	Sioux City 2 at Lincoln 3 (Game 2)	Final (7)
Tue., May 19	W	Sioux City 7 at Lincoln 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
  

• X's start 1-2 after opening series with Dogs - AA Sioux City Journal (May 19)
  
• 'There's nothing better than summer baseball in Iowa': Your 2026 Explorers season primer - AA Sioux City Journal (May 6)
  
• Video: Explorers manager Steve Montgomery details the team's upcoming season - AA Sioux City Journal (May 5)
  
• Video: Explorers catcher Cade Marquardt - AA Sioux City Journal (May 5)
  
• Video: Explorers manager Steve Montgomery details the team's upcoming season - AA Sioux City Journal (May 5)
  
• Video: Explorers catcher Cade Marquardt - AA Sioux City Journal (May 4)
  
• UWO baseball alum signs contract with Explorers - AA NewsBreak - Appleton (April 25)
  
• J.D. Scholten's baseball career over the years - AA Sioux City Journal (December 17)
  
• J.D. Scholten retiring from professional baseball - AA Sioux City Journal (December 16)
  
• 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)
  
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