This list includes 28 Baseball Teams that start with R, from “RA12” to “Russia”. These entries cover professional, notable minor, collegiate and national teams with common names beginning with “R”. You can use the list for research, writing or quick reference.

Baseball Teams that start with R are clubs whose common names begin with the letter R. Some names show local identity or sponsorship, such as the Rakuten Eagles in Japan or the Texas Rangers.

Below you’ll find the table with Team, Country, City and League.

Team: Shows the commonly used team name so you can identify the club at a glance.

Country: Lists the nation where the team competes, helping you filter by geography and compare international representation.

City: Gives the team’s home city so you can locate its base and understand local fan markets.

League: Identifies the competition level and organizing body so you can assess the team’s prominence and season context.

Baseball Teams that start with R

NameCountryCityLeague
RangersUnited StatesArlington, TexasMLB
RaysUnited StatesSt. Petersburg, FloridaMLB
RedsUnited StatesCincinnati, OhioMLB
Red SoxUnited StatesBoston, MassachusettsMLB
RockiesUnited StatesDenver, ColoradoMLB
RoyalsUnited StatesKansas City, MissouriMLB
RailRidersUnited StatesScranton, PennsylvaniaMiLB — Triple-A
RedbirdsUnited StatesMemphis, TennesseeMiLB — Triple-A
Red WingsUnited StatesRochester, New YorkMiLB — Triple-A
River CatsUnited StatesSacramento, CaliforniaMiLB — Triple-A
RainiersUnited StatesTacoma, WashingtonMiLB — Triple-A
RockHoundsUnited StatesMidland, TexasMiLB — Double-A
RoughRidersUnited StatesFrisco, TexasMiLB — Double-A
Rumble PoniesUnited StatesBinghamton, New YorkMiLB — Double-A
River BanditsUnited StatesDavenport, IowaMiLB — High-A
RiverDogsUnited StatesCharleston, South CarolinaMiLB — Single-A
RailroadersUnited StatesCleburne, TexasAmerican Association (Independent)
RedHawksUnited StatesFargo, North DakotaAmerican Association (Independent)
RaptorsUnited StatesOgden, UtahPioneer League (Independent)
RevolutionUnited StatesYork, PennsylvaniaAtlantic League (Independent)
RockersUnited StatesHigh Point, North CarolinaAtlantic League (Independent)
Ragin’ CajunsUnited StatesLafayette, LouisianaNCAA Division I
RazorbacksUnited StatesFayetteville, ArkansasNCAA Division I
Red RaidersUnited StatesLubbock, TexasNCAA Division I
RielerosMexicoAguascalientesLiga Mexicana de Béisbol (LMB)
RA12Puerto RicoSan JuanLiga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (LBPRC)
RomaniaRomaniaNational TeamNational team
RussiaRussiaNational TeamNational team

Descriptions

Rangers
An American League team founded in 1961. Originally the Washington Senators, they moved to Texas in 1972 and won their first World Series championship in 2023.
Rays
An American League team known for its analytics-driven approach. Founded in 1998, this innovative club reached the World Series in 2008 and 2020.
Reds
Baseball’s first openly all-professional team, founded in 1881. The Reds were a dominant force in the 1970s, famously known as “The Big Red Machine.”
Red Sox
One of baseball’s most historic franchises, founded in 1901. Known for their iconic Fenway Park and breaking an 86-year championship drought in 2004.
Rockies
A National League expansion team that began play in 1993. They are known for playing at Coors Field, a famously hitter-friendly ballpark at high altitude.
Royals
An American League expansion team founded in 1969. The Royals are known for their passionate fanbase and won World Series titles in 1985 and 2015.
RailRiders
The Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The team adopted its unique name in 2013, honoring the region’s rich railroad history.
Redbirds
The Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The team has a long history in Memphis and plays at the highly-regarded AutoZone Park.
Red Wings
The Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are one of the oldest continuously operating minor league franchises, founded in 1899.
River Cats
The Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. They are a highly successful franchise, consistently drawing large crowds to their ballpark near the Sacramento River.
Rainiers
The Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The team’s name pays homage to Mount Rainier, the iconic peak visible from their ballpark on clear days.
RockHounds
The Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Their name is a nod to the geology and oil-rich history of the Permian Basin region they represent.
RoughRiders
The Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The name honors the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, famously associated with Theodore Roosevelt.
Rumble Ponies
The Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets. The unique name refers to the carousel horses in Binghamton, the “Carousel Capital of the World.”
River Bandits
The High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. They play in a scenic ballpark on the banks of the Mississippi River, which inspired their team name.
RiverDogs
The Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They are famous for creative promotions and part-owner Bill Murray, who holds the title “Director of Fun.”
Railroaders
An independent professional team whose name reflects Cleburne’s significant history as a major railroad town for the Santa Fe Railway.
RedHawks
A successful independent professional team founded in 1996. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have won multiple league championships in their history.
Raptors
An independent team, formerly a long-time MLB affiliate. The name was inspired by the Utahraptor dinosaur fossils discovered in the state.
Revolution
An independent pro team named for York’s historical claim as the first capital of the United States during the American Revolution.
Rockers
An independent pro team whose name honors High Point’s history as a major center for furniture manufacturing, specifically rocking chairs.
Ragin’ Cajuns
The athletic teams of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The baseball program is a perennial contender and made a College World Series appearance in 2000.
Razorbacks
The University of Arkansas team, known for its passionate fanbase and “Calling the Hogs” chant. A powerhouse program with numerous College World Series appearances.
Red Raiders
The athletic teams of Texas Tech University. The baseball program has become a national power, making four College World Series appearances since 2014.
Rieleros
A professional team in the Mexican League, founded in 1975. Their name, Rieleros (“Railroaders”), honors the city’s history as a major railway hub.
RA12
A professional team founded by Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar to develop young talent. The name combines his initials and iconic jersey number 12.
Romania
The Romanian national team, which competes in tournaments organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe, such as the European Championship.
Russia
The Russian national team, a member of WBSC Europe. It has competed in the European Baseball Championship, achieving its best result in 2001.
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