Hartford Yard Goats

Hartford Yard Goats
Hartford Yard Goats
Founded in 2016 ; Hartford, Connecticut ;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Double-A (1983–present)
League	Eastern League (1983–present)
Division	Northeast Division
Major league affiliations
Team	Colorado Rockies (2015–present)
Previous teams	Minnesota Twins (1995–2014); Boston Red Sox (1973–1994);
Minor league titles
League titles (5)	1975; 1978; 1981; 1983; 2001 (Co-Champion);
Division titles (2)	1998; 2001;
First-half titles (1)	2024
Team data
Name	Hartford Yard Goats
Previous names	New Britain Rock Cats (1997–2015); Hardware City Rock Cats (1995–1996); New Britain Red Sox (1983–1994); Bristol Red Sox (1973–1982); Pawtucket Red Sox (1970–1972); Pittsfield Red Sox (1965–1969); Reading Red Sox (1935–1968);
Colors	Royal blue, kelly green, tan, white;
Mascot	Chompers and Chew Chew
Ballpark	Dunkin' Park (2017–present)
Previous parks	Senator Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium (2016); New Britain Stadium (1996–2015); Beehive Field (1983–1995); Muzzy Field (1973–1982);
Owner(s)/; Operator(s)	Josh Solomon
General manager	Mike Abramson
Manager	Bobby Meacham
Website	milb.com/hartford

The Hartford Yard Goats are a Minor League Baseball team based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Yard Goats, which play in the Eastern League, are the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. The team was founded in 2016 when the New Britain Rock Cats relocated to Hartford. The Yard Goats' home stadium is Dunkin' Park.