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How students in Hartford can apply for Yard Goats scholarship programs
The Hartford Yard Goats are accepting applications for the 2024 Scholarship Programs. The Hartford Yard Goats Foundation will present five different $2,000 scholarships and high school seniors who live or are going to school in Hartford can apply. Applications will be accepted until June 7. “We want to support young people in our community who are making positive decisions to…
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Dozens audition to sing National Anthem at upcoming season of Yard Goats games
Dozens of people from Connecticut and Massachusetts came to Dunkin’ Park in Hartford on Saturday to audition to sing the National Anthem at a Yard Goats game this upcoming season. The Yard Goats hosted the aspiring vocalists in several separate breakout rooms because there were so many people auditioning. Among the judges was our own Chief Investigative reporter Len Besthoff….
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Hartford Yard Goats host Black-Owned Business Expo
On Thursday, the Hartford Yard Goats partnered with The Sto to host a Black-owned business expo in celebration of Black History Month.
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Hartford Yard Goats host Black-Owned Business Expo
Thursday’s event is about celebrating Black history and creating Black future. “I mean legacy and future, our ability to connect and impact that is super, super important,” Hartford Yard Goats Foundation Executive Director of Community Partnerships Aisha Petteway said. It’s the third time the Hartford Yard Goats partner with The Sto to host a Black-owned business expo. “Helping expose...
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Yard Goats announce theme nights for 2024 home games
The Hartford Yard Goats announced its schedule for the home games at Dunkin’ Park for the 2024 season. Packed with giveaways, and festivities, the upcoming season promises excitement for fans of all ages. The season kicks off on April 9 against Bowie, featuring a Yard Goats branded chocolate bar giveaway. Every Saturday game will conclude with Post-Game Fireworks Shows, with…
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Yard Goats introduce former Yankees shortstop as new manager
The Hartford Yard Goats introduced Bobby Meacham as the fifth manager in the club’s history. He played six seasons with the New York Yankees from 1983 to 1988.
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Yard Goats introduce former Yankees shortstop as new manager
“It’s always nice to see an ex-Yankee in the managerial ranks,” Mike Roy, of East Haven, said. On Wednesday at a sunny Dunkin Park, the Hartford Yard Goats introduced former first round pick Bobby Meacham as the fifth manager in club history. Meacham played six seasons with the New York Yankees from 1983 to 1988, learning from legendary managers like…
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Hartford Yard Goats tickets to go on sale today
Individual tickets for Hartford Yard Goats baseball games will be going on sale today. Tickets will go on sale for all home games on Friday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Yard Goats website yardgoatsbaseball.com or over the phone at 860-246-4628 and tickets will be delivered digitally. Or you can buy tickets in person...
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Father and son duo bring Hartford Yard Goats baseball to Latinx community
Derik and Danny Rodriguez are bringing their love for baseball to the Latinx community as they broadcast the Hartford Yard Goats in Spanish.
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Father and son duo bring Hartford Yard Goats baseball to Latino community
When did Danny Rodriguez fall in love with baseball? That’s hard to say. “When? A long time ago,” he said with a laugh. It goes back to when he was a kid in Puerto Rico who then went on to be a pitcher in the Army and a director of baseball and softball leagues in Hartford. All the while,...
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Yard Goats ‘bounce' onto nominee list at inaugural MiLB Awards Show
The 2023 Hartford Yard Goats will not be vying for an Eastern League Championship this year, but the team still has a chance to take home some hardware. The MLB Network recently announced it’s hosting the inaugural MiLB Awards Show, giving out special recognition to teams, players, and moments that made the season special. The awards will be given out…
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Hartford Yard Goats to celebrate Taylor Swift's music Thursday night
The Hartford Yard Goats are celebrating the superstardom of Taylor Swift with “The Eras Game: Celebrating the Music of Taylor Swift” on Thursday. It’s anything but a “Cruel Summer” for fans of Taylor Swift and the Hartford Yard Goats. “Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing. Every inning is a new era!,” the team’s website says. The Yard Goats will take...
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Hartford Whalers Alums Greet Fans at Dunkin Park
The Whalers have a busy schedule this weekend, including a meet and greet before Saturday’s Hartford Yard Goats game.
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CT LIVE!: Scooper Sunday 2023
The event benefits the Jordon Porco Foundation, and is July 23rd at 11:30am at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford.
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Hartford Yard Goats celebrate next generation of business owners
It was a busy night at Dunkin Park. People came out for Biz Kids Night to celebrate the next generation of business owners.
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Hartford Yard Goats ground crew knocks it out of the park
The Hartford Yard Goats are back at Dunkin Park for a six-game homestand against the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankee Double-A affiliate. But the players aren’t the only ones who have had to put in a lot of pregame work recently. “They said as long as it doesn’t rain two hours before game time, we’d be good to...
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Hartford Yard Goats ground crew knocks it out of the park
The Hartford Yard Goats are back at Dunkin Park for a six-game homestand against the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankee Double-A affiliate. But the players aren’t the only ones who have had to put in a lot of pregame work recently.
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San Diego bobblehead mystery comes full circle in Hartford
Bobblehead night is a staple at ballparks across the country. Recently, that train pulled through Dunkin Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats. Manager Chris Denorfia would get the honor. “I have mixed feelings on it,” said Denorfia. “It’s my second bobblehead and if I’m not the manager next year in Hartford, then there really is a curse.” It...
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Hartford Yard Goats manager recalls first bobblehead night
Yard Goats manager Chris Denorfia has been a bobblehead before. Well, almost anyway.
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Sunday's Hartford Yard Goats Game Postponed
Sunday’s Hartford Yard Goats home game has been postponed as heavy rain moves through the state. The Yard Goats were scheduled to play against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. No make-up date has been announced. Fans with tickets for today’s game can exchange them for a ticket for any remaining game this season, according to the team. The Hartford Yard...