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The Hartford Yard Goats are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, they are a member of the Eastern League.

Jake Brooks Strikes out Nine, Kokoska Homers in Yard Goats Opening Night Loss

April 2, 2026 - The Hartford Yard Goats fell to the Chesapeake Baysox by the score of 7-4 on Opening night at Dunkin' Park in Hartford. Yard Goats starter Jake Brooks made his debut in Hartford and had nine strikeouts in five scoreless innings. The Yard Goats fell behind 3-1 and Zach Kokoska cranked a two-run homer to tie the game in the seventh inning. The Baysox scored four runs in the 8th inning en-route to the win. The Yard Goats had the potential winning run on base when the game ended. The Yard Goats scored the first run of the gam... Full Story

Yard Goats Introduce New Food Menu Items for 2026

March 30, 2026 - (Hartford, CT) The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced several new delicious food menu items that fans will be able to enjoy along with the traditional ballpark favorites at Dunkin' Park. The Yard Goats will introduce a Cinnamon Roll Burger, a juicy all-beef burger patty with Swiss cheese, bacon & BBQ sauce between two warm cinnamon rolls. The Aloha Chicken Sando is a Chicken thigh coated in a sweet chili sauce, pineapple slice, jalapeno all served in a burger bun. The... Full Story

Yard Goats Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

March 30, 2026 - (Hartford, CT) The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced its 2026 Opening Day Roster. 16 pitchers and 13 position players have been assigned to Hartford, including two of the Rockies top-ten prosects (MLB.com), who were acquired from the New York Yankees, left-handed pitcher Griffin Herring (#9) and infielder Roc Riggio (#10) along with first round pick, outfielder Benny Montgomery (8th overall pick in 2021). The Yard Goats Opening Day Roster includes 19 r... Full Story

33 Yard Goats Games Televised on NESN/NESN+

March 27, 2026 - (Hartford, CT) The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced that NESN (New England Sports Network) will televise 33 games live from Dunkin' Park this season. Every home series this season will have at least one game broadcast on the regional award-winning sports network. The Yard Goats will be carried on a combination of NESN and NESN+ giving the club tremendous exposure on linear television throughout New England. 24 games are scheduled on NESN+, including the first Friday... Full Story

• Jake Brooks Strikes out Nine, Kokoska Homers in Yard Goats Opening Night Loss - April 2, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Introduce New Food Menu Items for 2026 - March 30, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - March 30, 2026
  
• 33 Yard Goats Games Televised on NESN/NESN+ - March 27, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Continue $5 Parking for Home Games in 2026 - March 26, 2026
  
• Family Fun Day/ Bouncing Pickles vs Thunder Chickens in July - March 5, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Launch Kids Fitness Challenge - February 20, 2026
  
• Yard Goats to Host Black-Owned Business Expo at Dunkin' Park - February 19, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Announce Entire 2026 Coaching Staff - February 17, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Announce College & Collegiate League Baseball Coming to Dunkin' Park - February 16, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Reschedule Job Fair to February 11th - February 5, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - February 4, 2026
  
• Yard Goats to Have New Manager for Upcoming Season - February 3, 2026
  
• Yard Goats Announce Single Game Tickets Go on Sale February 5th - January 21, 2026
  
• Yard Goats to Hold Job Fair on Saturday, February 7th - January 15, 2026
  
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Dunkin' Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats
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League: Eastern League
Home: Hartford, Connecticut
Class: AA
Affiliation: Colorado Rockies
Website: Hartford Yard Goats site
Schedule: Full Hartford Yard Goats Schedule
Statistics: Full Hartford Yard Goats Statistics

Sat., Apr 4		Chesapeake at Hartford	1:10 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3		Chesapeake at Hartford	7:10 p.m.
Thu., Apr 2	L	Chesapeake 7 at Hartford 4	Final
Sun., Sep 14	W	Hartford 5 at Richmond 2	Final (10)
Sat., Sep 13	L	Hartford 2 at Richmond 7	Final
Fri., Sep 12	L	Hartford 0 at Richmond 4	Final
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• Meet Roc Riggio, Scrappy Second Baseman Back in Town to Lead Yard Goats - EL Hartford Courant (April 2)
  
• Yard Goats' donut sandwich is downright insane - EL Hartford Courant (March 11)
  
• Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Jersey 'football royalty' finds way to UConn; Shea on Geno's magic and more - EL Hartford Courant (March 1)
  
• Dom Amore's Sunday Read: CT native manages to grow Israel baseball; Fudd's favorite Cava bowls, more - EL Hartford Courant (February 22)
  
• Yard Goats to host Black-Owned Business Expo - EL Hartford Courant (February 19)
  
• Meet new Yard Goats manager, former Met Robinson Cancel - EL Hartford Courant (February 4)
  
• Yard Goats name new manager for '26 season - EL Hartford Courant (February 3)
  
• Yard Goats to play as 'Rock Cats' twice this season - EL Hartford Courant (February 2)
  
• Dom Amore's Sunday Read: Here is Emeka Okafor's second act; UConn stars help Jamaica recovery, more - EL Hartford Courant (November 9)
  
• 'Banana Ball' returning to Hartford next summer - EL Hartford Courant (October 14)
  
• Yard Goats to Host Black-Owned Business Expo at Dunkin' Park - EL Hartford Courant (October 2)
  
• Does Connecticut Sun help local economy? It's complicated - EL Hartford Courant (September 24)
  
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