Following a solid 2017 season, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are hoping to build on their success and deliver stronger results in 2018. (more…)
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Yard Goats Announce Front Office Promotions
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) have announced a series of promotions within their front office. As part of those moves, Tim Restall has been promoted to President and Mike Abramson has been elevated to General Manager. (more…)
Tim Restall Named Eastern League Executive of the Year
Tim Restall, the General Manager of the Hartford Yard Goats, has been named the Eastern League Executive of the Year for 2017. (more…)
Hartford Yard Goats Closing Out Strong 2017 Season
It was just over a year ago, August 25, 2016, that Eastern League president Joe McEachern, stood outside the gates of an unfinished Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford. After a year of construction delays and cost overruns had forced the Hartford Yard Goats to play the entire 2016 season, their first in the capital city, […]
Best of the Ballparks 2017, Double-A: Dunkin’ Donuts Park
With almost 49,000 voters weighing in on the top Double-A facilities, Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, was the winner in the third-annual Best of the Ballparks fan vote from Ballpark Digest. (more…)
Dunkin’ Donuts Park Facing Potential Delay
As the May 31 home opener for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) draws closer, issues with the dimensions at Dunkin’ Donuts Park have put that date in doubt. (more…)
Yard Goats, Rockies extend PDC through 2018
The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Colorado Rockies have extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2018 season. (more…)
Hartford Yard Goats unveil logos, colors
We have a logo and color scheme for the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League), as the team unveils a goat-themed logo utilizing the color scheme of the late, lamented Hartford Whalers. (more…)
A branding exercise: Hartford Yard Goats
When the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) branding was announced to the public in March, there were plenty of complaints from fans. But that’s almost always the case when it comes to edgy MiLB brands — and history shows fans will usually end up embracing the moniker. (more…)
Dowling returns as Rock Cats president; Restall new GM
Bill Dowling, who spent 16 years as co-owner and CEO of the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League), has returned to the team’s front office as president, with Tim Restall the new GM. They replace John Willi, who will remain as a consultant with the team. Willi was named president/GM when the Solomon […]
Fisher Cats shift concessions to Advantage Food
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA: Eastern League) announced Advantage Food and Beverage as the team’s new food service partner for Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. In addition, the Fisher Cats have hired Matt Person as the team’s new Vice President of Business Operations, replacing Tim Restall, who will now serve as President of Advantage […]