Podcasts about yard goats

Tim Restall calls in to preview this week's series between the Yard Goats and the Portland Sea Dogs.

We Usually have Tim Restall of the Yard Goats on to talk baseball, but his son plays for Western New England and they are in the sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Tournament tonight against Trinity. He discusses the pressure and what he is doing for the big game!

Tim Restall, President of the Hartford YardGoats. The Yard Goats to play game as Hartford Thunder Chickens. Thunder Chickens is one of two new alternate identities the Yard Goats will use at a home game this season.

Around The Nest is the Blue Jays' minor league podcast where the broadcasters from up and down the farm system get together to talk about the performances of Blue Jays prospects in the past two weeks. This week, we welcome Chris Georges, the Vancouver Canadians' broadcast assistant, to the Nest. Chris G. is joined by Chris Jared of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Larry Larson of the Dunedin Blue Jays, and of course podcast host and the Voice of the Canadians, Tyler Zickel. The Fisher Cats have had solid pitching performances—like Adam Macko striking out nine Yard Goats—but have had weak run support (sound familiar). Overall, the team is still loose, believing that they are better than their 15-21 win-loss record. Before a rough start Friday evening, Trenton Wallace had been solid for New Hampshire, sporting a funky delivery. Alan Roden has struggled at the plate but has been working hard, one-on-one with manager Cesar Martin. The D-Jays batters had been taking a lot of walks earlier in the season, but had seemed to be little overeager lately. On the positive side, Christian Feliz and Yhoangel Aponte have been taking patient, encouraging at bats and lately, Manuel Beltre seems to have turned a corner, taking better at bats and getting a walkoff hit. On the negative side, Arjun Nimmala had been placed on the development list strikeouts have been piling up now that he's seeing more breaking balls. On the mound side, Juaron Watts-Brown has been displaying a nasty slider and an underrated change-up and Connor O'Halloran has demonstrated that he can grind through games in which he just didn't have his best stuff. Vancouver's Jace Bohrofen had been getting walks and making good contact but had not displayed home run power until this week when he hit two. Ryan McCarty has been delivering clutch hits for the Canadians and is seen as a guy with a big heart who is easy to root for. Japanese-Brazilian Raphael Ohashi has almost been perfect out of the bullpen, starting the season with 15 consecutive scoreless innings against five different Northwest League teams. Ohashi will be given a start in game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been to a UConn Basketball or Yard Goats game you've most likely seen Gameday Conor in action. Whether he's tossing t-shirts into the crowd or getting everyone hyped in a chant, Conor has become a major player in these games. We talk his job, how the role has changed, the science behind the t-shirt toss, and more.

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer. Spring is officially here, and that means the return of baseball to Hartford April 9 as the Yard Goats take on the Bowie Baysox at Dunkin' Park. Looking over Dunkin' Park in Hartford, general manager Mike Abramson tells the CBIA BizCast that he's ready for the first pitch to be thrown. “It's always an exciting time of year,” he said. “You know, in March and April, hope springs eternal, and we are on the cusp of what I hope will be our best year ever.” On this episode of the BizCast, Abramson shares the keys to the Yard Goats success in Hartford both on the field and in the community and discusses how Dunkin' Park became an important piece of the city's redevelopment. https://www.milb.com/hartford

The boys examine the 5 Worst Songs of the 90s according to Buzzfeed and learn they are not half bad. Ethan invites a best-selling children's author on the show to explain his upcoming event at the Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. UCONN wins again, the Yankees are 4-0 and the Yard Goats are back in Hartford for the season.

This week DT, S1ap, and Rusty talk stray animals, drinking water, and eating food. Also, they play Fall Guys.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #96 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jeff Dooley.  It was great to talk with my #friend, Jeff Dooley.  Jeff Dooley is a play-by-play announcer and the “Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats”!  We talked about: Being the “Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats” (minute 1) Max Scherzer pitched at Dunkin Donuts Park (minute 4) Jeff's inspiration to become an announcer (minute 7) Podcast Sponsors (minute 8.30) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great broadcaster(minute 10) What make Dan Lovallo a good #friend? (minute 11.40) Games called: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13) Jeff got called up to the MLB to call Rockies at Phillies in April (minute 15) Aaron Hicks story (minute 18) The importance of pronouncing someone's name correctly (minute 20) Friends of Nicholas fundraiser events at Yard Goats game (minute 24) Rob Parenti (minute 26) Be A Goat Friend tee shirts (minute 28) 1996 Year in Music (minute 30) In 2001, Michael Cuddyer saved Brad Thomas' life (minute 33) Big Papi aka David Ortiz (minute 36) Feeney's first pitch and “webgem” (minute 41) Jeff's story as a ball boy (minute 44) What make Tim Restall a good #friend? (minute 46) Beautiful shot of the baseball field lit up with lights (minute 50) Jeff's favorite baseball movies (minute 54) Advice someone who wants to pursue broadcasting (minute 59) Tom Baxter got called up to the Seattle Mariners (minute 1.01) Jeff's favorite teacher and ballpark (minute 1.03) The power of a handwritten note (minute 1.07) Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.09) Closing Remarks (minute 1.14) Podcast links: #BeAGoodFriend Winter Hat on Square App - https://square.link/u/4c5qVOBu Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

It's Hartford Yard Goats time! 01:06 WHO'S ON FIRST:  Jeff Dooley and Ryan Sandler are here to help tell the Yard Goat's story!13:50: HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Andy and I having a beer in Hartford!21:05: LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL:  We're talking Bull Durham!28:15 KNOCKIN' THE COVER OFF:  We're talking the book about Bull Durham!32:26 ADJUST OURS SCOREBOARDS: A special visit from father/son traveling duo behind Mapping the Path: @mappingthepath5851  @MappingThePath 48:21 CLOSING IT OUT

We cover a lot this time around with Skyler, an OG fan, and Louis as we talk prospects and Rox. Players of the Week is brought to you by dalycontrolsllc.com. Our 2023 draft class is starting to perform with the affiliates and it's exciting. Cole Carrigg is leading the charge while Haloverson is already appearing for the Yard Goats. Goodman and Doyle are mentioned in the Rox Talk section and MiLB Affiliates have a shot at the playoffs! We've got you covered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blake-street-banter/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blake-street-banter/support

Diana James, MD, is the section chief of breast imaging at Jefferson Radiology. Dr. James is a leading voice in the fight against breast cancer, educating women on the importance of breast health. She actively advocates for early detection, and today she is shedding light on our mission to "strike out cancer in cape” as we stand in support of our heroes who battle cancer.About Strike Out Cancer Night…In A Cape!· At the Hartford Yard Goats on Friday, August 18th. The Yard Goats host the Blue Jays affiliate, with gates opening at 5:30pm.· It's one of the most special nights of the year at the ballpark, when we work to Strike Out Cancer…in a Cape!· Everyone is invited to wear their favorite superhero costume and kids can stop by the booth for a free cape· Stop by the Jefferson Radiology booth for a chance to win a two-night stay at Cape Cod!· Guests can donate directly to the American cancer society to help fight cancer.

In this episode of Road to Blake Street, we bring you the latest highlights and news from the diamond. We kick things off with our "Hitter and Pitcher of the Week" segment, recognizing the outstanding performances of players like Schunk and Palmquist. We also discuss the call-up of Yanquiel Fernandez and the roster changes involving Blair Calvo and Hollowell. Dive into the Minor League playoff picture, as we analyze the standings for teams like the Isotopes, Yard Goats, Spokane, and Fresno. Lastly, we explore Baseball America's projected lineup for 2026, sparking debates about player placements and potential starters. We also spend about 15 minutes talking to Noah Davis on his MLB debut, Pitching Ninja appearance and his commonalities with Kyle Freeland More content at ⁠https://linktr.ee/blakestreetbanter⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blake-street-banter/message

Yard Goats and Wolf Pack game on the same night! Mayor Luke Bronin talks about that and the unfortunate continued crime in Hartford

The 2023 Yard Goats season is just underway, and to start the second season of the Going Yard with the Goats podcast, Host Aiden Sones and special guest Katie Acosta (@Rockiesroundup) have a Yard Goats fantasy baseball draft to determine who is better at predicting Yard Goats player performances for the upcoming season. Loser also has to face an interesting punishment. (Sorry for the shorter episode, other segments were recorded but technical difficulties made them unusable) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: VTQ55TAUYYAVLQNL Instagram: @goingyardwiththegoats --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingyardwiththegoats/message

John Decker is the Senior Vice President and Branch Director of RBC Wealth Management. https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/john.decker/home It was great to celebrate the birthday of my #friend, John Decker! We talked about: Podcast Sponsors (minute 1) Happy Birthday, John! (minute 2) Elmwood (minute 3) Coaching Sports (minute 9) Rabbi Steven Chatinover (minute 12) Elmwood Pastry Shop birthday cake celebration (minute 15) Decker asked Feeney, 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford) to being a Teacher (minute 17) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Financial Planning (minute 20.00) The Stock Market (minute 22) “Friends R Us” tees (minute 28) Bird Game (minute 31) Dice Game (minute 34) Death and dying (minute 39) Yard Goats fundraiser for The Parenti Family (minute 42) Decker's Favorite Restaurant (minute 48) Being Senior Vice President (minute 53) Running for Congress (minute 58) Business for Downtown Hartford (minute 1.05) Rapid Fire with Index Cards (minute 1.07) Rapid Fire with Index Cards (minute 1.07) Recommendations (minute 1.10) Dumb and Dumber quotes (minute 1.14) Elmwood Bakery (minute 1.17) Decker's BIG PROMISE (minute 1.19) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

There's nothing better than a surprise birthday party. When it's for our very own Suzie Hunter, it reaches another level. It's one of the most fun shows of the year with guest appearances from Jeff Dooley (voice of the Hartford Yard Goats), Kevin Collins (Communications for the Rockies), Josh Suchon (voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes) and Katie Woo (The Athletic). BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Visit https://evoca.tv/DNVR/ to sign up for Evoca TV Find the nearest Broncos Country Pale Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ Visit Lightshade dispensaries and use promo code “DNVR” for 25% off your entire purchase Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Just visit https://athleticgreens.com/rockies and enter promo code “Rockies” Check out pinsandaces.com and use code DNVR to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farm Friday! The Colorado Rockies have a ton of talent in the lower minor: SS/2B Adael Amador and OF Benny Montgomery have been showing new draftees RHP Gabriel Hughes, OF Sterlin Thompson, and OF Jordan Beck the way around Single-A Fresno. Couple of 2022 draftee pitchers haven't competed in 2022 - Jackson Cox, Carson Palmquist, and Connor Staine - but catcher Drew Romo is ready for them at High-A Spokane. OF Zac Veen is one of our favorite outfielders in all of baseball there in Double-A Hartford (the Yard Goats!), while the red-hot SS Ezequiel Tovar was just called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to join 1B Michael Toglia in Colorado.  Find and follow LockedOn MLB Prospects on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-mlb-prospects/id1525225214Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wzJIf26tGgVbB7rsoKyLDStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-mlb-prospectsFollow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2022 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.comFollow Lindsay for up to the minute details on all things Minor League Baseball:On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosbyBaseballSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NugenixNow get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB.BlueChewTry BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farm Friday! The Colorado Rockies have a ton of talent in the lower minor: SS/2B Adael Amador and OF Benny Montgomery have been showing new draftees RHP Gabriel Hughes, OF Sterlin Thompson, and OF Jordan Beck the way around Single-A Fresno. Couple of 2022 draftee pitchers haven't competed in 2022 - Jackson Cox, Carson Palmquist, and Connor Staine - but catcher Drew Romo is ready for them at High-A Spokane. OF Zac Veen is one of our favorite outfielders in all of baseball there in Double-A Hartford (the Yard Goats!), while the red-hot SS Ezequiel Tovar was just called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to join 1B Michael Toglia in Colorado.   Find and follow LockedOn MLB Prospects on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-mlb-prospects/id1525225214 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wzJIf26tGgVbB7rsoKyLD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-mlb-prospects Follow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2022 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.com Follow Lindsay for up to the minute details on all things Minor League Baseball: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrosbyBaseball Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nugenix Now get a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T when you text MLB to 231-231. Text now and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. BlueChew Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at BlueChew.com,-just pay $5 shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Dooley is the "Voice of the Yard Goats" and the lead play-by-play announcer for all games (home and road) on radio and television. The Lincoln, RI native was behind the microphone for some of the most memorable moments in franchise history, dating back to 1998. Dooley is also the play-by-play voice of the University of Hartford Men's Basketball Team. In 2014, his play-by-play highlight was featured on ESPN Sports Centers Top-10 Plays. His play-by-play highlights have aired on the Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins Radio Networks and were featured nationally on ESPN's Mike & Mike Show. Dooley has called baseball on many of the radio outlets in the state of Connecticut including: News Radio 1410 (i-Heart Media), Newstalk 1080 WTIC (50,000 watts CBS Radio), Buckley Radio-Talk of Connecticut (WDRC, AM 1360, WMMW AM 1470, WSNG AM 610, WWCO AM 1240), WMRD AM 1150, WLIS AM 1420, WELI AM 960, WAVZ AM 1300, WPRX AM 1120, WNTY AM 990 and WMAS AM 1450 in Springfield, Massachusetts.www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dooley-27572a83/Learn more about Danielle's 2023 paper planner & upcoming book!daniellechylinski.comchylinskimedia.com

Amanda Devitt, AD St Joe's  Women in sports round table with the Yard Goats 

The President of the Yard Goats Tim Restall joins Brian and Company to talk about Dunkin Donuts Park being named the best Double-A Ballpark for the fourth time.  Yard Goats also now in first place.

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Chris, Jake and Jason discuss how nice it is to have padded the division lead early, so that these recent struggles don't bury the Mets.  There's some talk of Yard Goats and Rumble Ponies off of the news about Scherzer and deGrom working their … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 52 Who's The Red's GM?"

Host Aiden Sones talks all things Yard Goats. First, learn about how well the Yard Goats performed against the Reading Fightin Phils). Then, we talk about the Yard Goats upcoming away series against the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox AA affiliate), and what to expect from the team. Finally, welcome two outfielders to the Yard Goats squad!!! Instagram: @goingyardwiththegoats --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingyardwiththegoats/message

Join us on a VIP Tour of Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford, CT. We talk baseball with GM Mike Abramson, Manager Chris Denorfia and Game Day Conor. Dugout, press box, YG Club, tossing out the first pitch, and Joseph announcing the 6th inning LIVE for 7,000 loyal fans. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/davirro/message

Host Aiden Sones talks all things Yard Goats. First, learn about how well the Yard Goats performed against many affiliates (Harrisburg, Binghampton, Portland, Bowie). Then, we talk about the Yard Goats upcoming away series against the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants AA affiliate), and what to expect from the team. Finally, we say 'farewell' to 3 prominent 2021 Yard Goats and 'Hello' to the next cast of the 2022 Yard Goats!!! Instagram: @goingyardwiththegoats --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingyardwiththegoats/message

On episode 7, Lucky Seven, of 13 Pieces of Bubble Gum, Clint reports from the home of the Yard Goats in Hartford, the Rockies Double A Affliate. Find out what is on Clint's mind, from Miggy's Milestones to Dusty Baker and we talk along the way about the youngsters getting a chance to play right away in the big leagues. We go over the High Hurdle with a little wisdom, what does it mean and how do we get it. Finally, 360 is all about the numbers in the game, a baseball tradition. Please like us always on facebook and keep on chewing 13 Pieces of bubble gum.

Host Aiden Sones talks all things Yard Goats. First, learn about how well the Yard Goats performed against the Somerset Patriots (Yankees AA affiliate). Then, we talk about the Yard Goats upcoming away series against the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals AA affiliate), and what to expect from the team. Finally, we interview Hartford Yard Goats 3B Aaron Schunk as we talk about player development, his high school and college days, his experience in Hartford, and fishing. Aaron Schunk's Instagram: @realslimschunky --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingyardwiththegoats/message

Host Aiden Sones talks all things Yard Goats. First, learn about how well the Yard Goats performed against Binghampton and New Hampshire. Then, we talk about the Yard Goats upcoming series against Somerset, and what to expect from the team. Finally we predict the Northeast Division standings, now that all the rosters have been released. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingyardwiththegoats/message

Ben Darnell and Gabe Rivera went to the Dunkin' Donuts Park to try out the new 2022 menu and boy did they have some things to say and hot news to break!

Hosts Aiden Sones and Isaac Stevens (@rockies.milb.report on Instagram) talk all things Yard Goats. First, learn about where the 2021 Yard Goats cast are after a long off-season. Then, we talk about top prospects that could be future Yard Goats in 2022, and the probability of it coming true. Finally we talk about the Yard Goats 2022 schedule, and make a REALLY early prediction on the Yard Goats record. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingyardwiththegoats/message

She's beloved by Rockies' Twitter and now Suzie Hunter is here to elaborate a bit about the loves of her life, namely baseball and nachos. We discuss her time covering the entire existence of the Hartford Yard Goats as well as her passion for ballpark cuisine. Most importantly, she shares the details of her Summer '21 road trip which is the envy of every sports fan.

Philip Morris became Altria. Apple Computer became Apple. Radio Shack became The Shack (and then went bankrupt). The New Britain Rock Cats moved to Hartford and became the Yard Goats. Tribune Publishing Co. became Tronc (and then became the Tribune Publishing Co. again). Dunkin’ Donuts became Dunkin’. The Washington Redskins became the Washington Football Team. Last month, Facebook became Meta. And next year, the Cleveland Indians will become the Cleveland Guardians and the Washington Football Team will become… something else. And that’s all just this century, and it’s all just companies and sports teams. Let’s not forget Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Puffy or Snoop Doggy Dogg/Snoop Lion/Snoop Dogg or John Mellencamp/Johnny Cougar/John Cougar Mellencamp. Or His Royal Badness, The Artist Formerly Known as an Unpronounceable and Untypable Symbol. Or, just, David Bowie. Or, just, Madonna. Sometimes a logo gets old or an identity gets stale or a color scheme gets out of date. Sometimes a company or a sports team needs to put its past behind it. Sometimes people go to a doughnut shop mostly for coffee. Sometimes a computer company mostly sells iPods and iPhones and iPads. Sometimes rebranding is the only solution. Or a terrible mistake. Or even just an interesting challenge. This hour: rebranding, from Google to Kanye to, yes, The Colin McEnroe Show. GUESTS: Patrick Dugan - Creative director and chief copywriter at Adams and Knight Irene Papoulis - Teaches writing at Trinity College Mike Pesca - Host of the independent podcast The Gist Garett Sloane - Technology, digital, and media reporter for Ad Age Brendan Jay Sullivan - A writer, producer, DJ, and food history TikTokker Join the conversation on Facebook (or whatever it’s called) and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Eugene Amatruda, Cat Pastor, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So today we sit down with Tim Restall the President of the Hartford Yard Goats. We talk everything Yard Goats and have a few beers and laughs. (This was recorded outside so there is background car noise)

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, baseball comes to Iowa as the Yankees and the White Sox face off in a corn field. We discuss the relevance of “Field of Dreams” in 2021. The Orioles' Chris Davis, finally retires, and Miguel Cabrera should not be too far behind. Trevor Bauer has issues and a former batboy alleges Omar Vizquel sexually harassed him. We'll talk about Sod Poodles, Yard Goats and Trash Pandas, the Cubs and White Sox and at the 47:25 mark, our Popcorn discussion is on the Alfred Hitchcock classic, Vertigo. Next week: Body Heat.

Renee DiNino and Ben Darnell chat with Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats! For the third time since opening in 2017, Dunkin' Donuts Park was named the Best Double-A ballpark in America by Ballpark Digest. Park officials said this is the first time that a minor league ballpark has won this honor three times. Summer is the air and Yard Goats baseball is the PERFECT way to celebrate! iHeartCommunities wants to take your organization OUT TO THE BALL GAME - ON US!Nominate a group who you think deserves a night out of fun and the Yard Goats & iHeartCommunities will throw you a party in a suite for the Thursday July 1, 2021Yard Goats host the Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate Altoona Curve at Dunkin' Donuts Park at 7:05pm.Hot dogs, popcorn, pretzels and soft drinks provided.iHeartCommunities will be on hand for contests and prizes and you'll have the best seats in the house to see the Yard Goats in action, right here in our capitol city.

We sat down with the "Voice of the Yard Goats", Jeff Dooley. As the lead play-by-play announcer for your Colorado Rockies Double-A affiliate Hartford Yard Goats, Jeff shares his insights into our national past-time and what it was like watching our boys before they hit Blake Street. Jeff shares with us the grind that is being a broadcaster and how a Michael Cuddyer homerun quite literally saved a life. Dooley’s highlights have been featured on ESPN SportsCenter Top-10 Plays and his play-by-play highlights have aired on the Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins Radio Networks and were featured nationally on ESPN's Mike & Mike Show. ------------------------- 00:00 - Interview with Jeff Dooley 12:10 - Michael Cuddyer saves Brad Thomas' life story 21:50 - Players to look out for in the near future 26:50 - Josh Fuentes story 32:00 - Dahl signs with the Rangers, Rockies OF outlook 35:30 - Bard signs for 1 year 38:00 - Minor League Affiliates ------------------------- Follow us on Social Media https://twitter.com/blakestbanter https://www.instagram.com/blakestreetbanter https://www.facebook.com/blakestreetbanter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blake-street-banter/message

Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard GoatsHow are our friends at the Yard Goats doing?? How's Fancy Pants the Goat? here's how they're coping and making a huge impact in the community!!!

Play-by-Play Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats and University of Hartford Men's Basketball, Jeff Dooley joined the Rob Dibble Show

Kincer? Good. Shawn? Bad. We breakdown all of the matchups from the prolific Pipeline Fantasy Football League (PFFL). Dive into the world of an ultra competitive fantasy league, and see knee jerk reactions from manager Grant Whittington of Grant's Good Guys Got Game and the league's commish, Jacob Gaines, proud owner of The Yard Goats.

Dools drops in with the boys in advance of the Hawks game with Albany and of course they talk a little baseball...Both the Yard Goats and Hartford Hawks Teams

Dave Stevens, Dan Lovallo MLB is floating the idea of changing its playoff format and I look back at an interview I did over the summer with Dave Stevens.  Those are among the topics I explore in my latest podcast.  My interview with Stevens begins at the 11:31 mark of the podcast. MLB has not officially announced any format change, and any change would have to be approved by the Players' Association, but that didn't stop me from offering an opinion.  And you will note I point out this plan is not as drastic as some might suggest.  I just hope if it comes to pass, baseball makes another change as well, as I point out in the podcast.  (How's that for a tease?) I have interviewed Stevens before, but the occasion of this interview was before a Hartford Yard Goats game this summer at Dunkin' Donuts Park.  The Yard Goats were hosting their annual Disability Dream and Do Baseball Camp the next day and Stevens was going to be among the instructors.  If you go to his website, which I link to in the first paragraph, you can read more about his story.  Stevens was born with no legs, but that did not stop him from realizing  his dreams, even playing a game with a professional baseball club. Stevens went on to a 20-year career at ESPN where he worked as a Coverage Editor and Assignment Desk Manager.  He also covered sports for a Minneapolis TV station.  During his illustrious career, he has won 7 National Sports Emmys.  He has covered Super Bowls, the World Series, NCAA Final Fours and so much more.  It seems whenever there is a major sporting event, Stevens is on the scene with great interviews and an enthusiasm and energy that know no bounds. As always, thanks for your support and I hope you enjoy the podcast.

The new manager with Rob & Ben in studio Wednesday

Tim in studio with Rob & Ben talk whats new withe the Yard Goats, promote the Hot Stove Luncheon and just maybe, Tim's son who's ballin' at Tolland HS

This episode features an interview with Conor Geary, the In-Game host for the Hartford Yard Goats and UConn Athletics. In the episode we talk about: How Conor started his career in sportsWhat it's like doing in-game promotions for the Yard Goats and UConnHow he preps for each game Social Media and its impact on the jobAnd more 

Before there was the World Champion Washington Nationals, there was the Montreal Expos.  This past summer, while broadcasting games for the Hartford Yard Goats, I caught up with two former teammates on the Expos, Lee Stevens and Mike Mordecai.   At the time, Stevens was the hitting instructor for the Yard Goats and Mordecai was the manager of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The two not only recalled their time as teammates of the Expos but speculated on a major league baseball franchise returning to Montreal.  An effort is underway to bring a team back to that city, with MLB even giving the green light to a franchise - in this case Tampa Bay - splitting its home season between Tampa Bay and Montreal.  Although logistically, such a duel franchise could be a nightmare, Tampa Bay owner Stuart Sternberg is not ruling out such a move.  

The Professors Quizzes Adam Davis of Hartford CT in a game against Georges Lefevre of Tampa FL (Ogden Yard Goats vs St. Pete Science). The Lecture was on Hazelnuts, the players chosen categories were NBA superlatives and Science. Plus 7 others.

As I write this, the Washington Nationals are one win away from their first trip to the World Series.  The Nats, who stunned the Dodgers last week in the NLDS, are now putting the Cardinals in a stupor with their pitching.  Viewing this dominant performance, I cannot help but think about Washington's Connecticut connection. Remember, Washington was 19-31 in May and fired their pitching coach, replacing him with Paul Menhart.  The Nats pitching has been among the elite, since Menhart became pitching coach.  He grew up in Mystic, CT and attended Fitch High School. Then there is NLCS game three winning pitcher Stephen Strasburg.  He spent one summer in Torrington, as a pitcher with the Torrington Twisters, then a member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. And let us not forget Jack McKeon, a baseball legend.  McKeon will turn 89 on Nov. 23 and he is still going strong, as an adviser to Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo.  He has been a manager, executive and adviser and among his achievements is winning the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 2003 and managing George Brett.  I touch on those two topics, when I interviewed Jack for a Hartford Yard Goats pregame show and am now presenting the interview on the podcast.  McKeon was in Hartford in May, when the Nationals AA affiliate, the Harrisburg Senators played the Yard Goats. Enjoy!

The Best Of Courtney And Kiss In The Morning. Gavin playing for the Yard Goats, Walmart Jeff's Junk, Courtney's Hollywood Report and Second Date Update.

President Restall on the final four games of the season and what's on tap this fall at the Dunk'...Including Golf

We're visiting with the GM of the Hartford Yard Goats and we hung out in the booth with the Sugar Land Skeeters!ON DECK: INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKHartford Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson talks about the amazing season they had at Dunkin Donuts ParkGO GO ASTROSAndy Tomczeszyn joins us to look at the 'Stros as they do their best M*A*S*H* impression. And I try to sing.PROMOSWe look at the ways some of our AAA teams are getting fans to the park as the season draws to a close.FROM THE BLEACHERSI go from the booth with the Sugar Land Skeeters.CHAPTERS0:06:13 - FROM THE BLEACHERS0:30:34 - PROMOS0:33:52 - GO GO ASTROS0:57:13 - HARTFORD YARD GOATS1:13:47 - CLOSING IT OUT

L-R: Chuck Kaiton, Jeff Dooley, Dan Lovallo Legendary NHL play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Kaiton returned to Hartford recently, as part of the Hartford Yard Goats "Whalers Alumni Weekend."  For the last three seasons, the Yard Goats have paid homage to the Whalers, inviting former players and Kaiton to the city for the weekend.  It's not all fun and games either, as the group pays visits to hospitals and schools. Chuck sat down with me for my "The Baseball Beat" podcast, to reminisce about his days in Hartford as the "Voice of the Whalers."  We also discussed other aspects of his career, including broadcasting games for the Carolina Hurricanes and what may be in his future. While visiting Dunkin' Donuts Park, Chuck sat in on the radio broadcast with the "Voice of the Yard Goats," Jeff Dooley and me.

On Saturday, the Hartford Athletic soccer team played its first home game at Dillon Stadium. Across town, the Hartford Yard Goats were beating up on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in front of a packed house. In the absence of Whalers and Patriots, has Hartford become the ideal minor-league city? Sports reporter Shawn McFarland talks Yard Goats, strikers and American Outlaws on the latest Capitol Watch Podcast. We also chat with patrons of the Friday night beer garden in Bushnell Park about Hartford's minor-league prospects.

Part 2 with Rob, Ben & Bob on July 10th to promote the Whalers Alumni Weekend at Dunkin Donuts Park with the Yard Goats

The Hall of Fame Broadcaster of the Whalers & Hurricanes is back for the 3rd Whalers Alumni Weekend hosted by the Yard Goats.....

Dibbs former teammate in Cincinnati is now the Manager of The Red Sox Double A Affiliate in Portland, ME....In Hartford to play the Yard Goats this week

The Yard Goats look to build off a great 2018 year at DDP...The Yard Goats GM looks ahead to the 2019 season

The boys are ready to welcome back a few items to the sports world. The NCAA Tournament has finished and at the end of March Madness, we have a championship. A very special baseball draft makes an appearance just in time for you to buy Matt a birthday present based on his choices. Some people get Shamed and others get to #TreatYoSelf on another episode of MattyIce and the Chief. Facebook: www.facebook.com/MattyIceAndTheChief Twitter: @MIATCShow, @Matt_sindelar, @Patric_Howie

Scarecrow "roasts" Pam (0:00), Jim Altman from Fox 61 reviews the new Hartford Yard Goats extreme food (7:12), Todd the roofer calls in about bad parenting/gasoline (19:43), and Wiggy tries to tell Chaz and AJ why "Game of Thrones" is great (27:05).

Hartford Yard Goats General Manager, Mike Abramson, joins Apter Hours in the latest episode. Mike talks about the challenges of dealing with ballpark development issues in Hartford, which led to the Yard Goats having to play all games on the road in 2016. In 2017, Hartford's Dunkin Donuts park finally opened and the Yard Goats have been extremely successful since. Brandon and Mike also discuss about the upcoming season in Hartford and how there's always things to improve on and make the fan experience better in the minor leagues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apter-hours/support

Are You Ready For Some Stupidity? Today's topics include: Don't worry, the stupidity has nothing to do with the border wall or Russia. It is however, from a college campus and a sports team out of Hartford, CT...; next, Neetu Chandak (reporter for The Daily Caller) joins the show to discuss the first example of stupidity coming out of Yale's college campus. A couple of female college students are suing a fraternity because what happened to them at some of the parties they attended. Now, they are wanting to be allowed to join the fraternity, among a long list of other demands; and finally, Alex Berezow (vice president of scientific affairs at the American Council on Science and Health) is here to discuss a story out of Hartford, where a Double-A baseball team - the Yard Goats - are banning the sale of peanuts in their stadium. Berezow gives us his expert opinion on the seriousness of peanut allergies and if this type of drastic action is warranted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Restall from the Hartford Yard Goats on the decision to ban peanuts (0:00), Dawn's shoes are for sale (10:43), Street Pete stopped by with Court Audio and his former school friend who was a Calvin Klein model (16:53).

This podcast is a little different than the rest. The mics were setup in the brewery while drinking beer and doing tastings. We had a blast while we were there and this podcast you hear about the shenanigans we discussed. All fun and games on this show! Here is a small bio of everyone involved. Joe Ploof is one of the owners of Hanging Hills Brewery. A local brewery to Hartford Connecticut that the locals love. He is a huge fan of supporting local small businesses and the Yard Goats. Kyle Ray is the Vice President and partial owner of AG Electrical Supply. Originally hesitant to join the family business, Kyle now has a real passion for helping electricians, architects, designers, and everyone else see the light when it comes to lighting. He’s very proud to be the present and future of a family business that just celebrated its 60th year in business. Kyle resides in Long Beach, NY and enjoys surfing and looking up at every light fixture in every building he walks into, while his friends call him out on it every single time. Justin McAuliffe is the owner of CPA Enterprises P.C. It's a full-service accounting firm, specializing in the chart of account organization, general ledger development & maintenance, with a focus on creating high-quality books and records to streamline the financial reporting, and tax compliance processes. Website: https://www.brutallyhonestpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutallyhonestpodcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brutallyhonestpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harrison_Baron Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brutallyhonestpodcast

On this episode, I talk with Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats. With the team recently completing their 2nd season at Dunkin Donuts Park, we talk about the team's move from New Britain to Hartford, the impact the team and stadium and have had on the community, and we find out if Tim prefers the beer bats or the glazed and grazed burger. This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.

We heard last week that sometimes our episodes get a little bit long and unwieldy, and so with that, we somehow managed to put together one of our longest episodes ever this week and apologize profusely for it. But there's just so much to talk about! The Major League Baseball season enters the second half tonight...although really, it entered the second half a couple of weeks ago. With the All-Star Game being pushed back, there are now just 11 days between the start of play after the break to the trade deadline. Will the Rockies be buyers or sellers? That's a topic to discuss.And discuss it, we shall! Anthony is gone for the next few weeks, so Tyler flies solo on Episode 142 with a trio of guests. The PDP begins a trip through the Rockies farm system by chatting with Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes radio voice Josh Suchon (beginning at the 6:24 mark). Josh covers Albuquerque's roster in transition this year, Jon Gray's brief return to the PCL, Ryan McMahon's recent resurgence and more. Then it's off to Double-A Hartford (47:14) where Yard Goats radio voice Jeff Dooley discusses Brendan Rodgers's terrific season, Hartford's young manager Warren Schaeffer, and some names to look out for that you may not yet know about in the systemFinally, Episode 142 heads to Phoenix (1:04:50) where we find Friend of the PDP™ and all-around good guy Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM as well as pre- and postgame host duties for the D-backs. Mike gives us the lay of the land around the National League West after the Dodgers acquired Manny Machado as well as giving us a preview of this week's big Rockies-Diamondbacks clash in the desert.All that and more on the 142nd episode of the Purple Dinosaur Podcast. Spear it with a stick and roast it over a campfire!

Danielle in Farmington went on a great first date. Her date took her to a Yard Goats game. She hasn't heard from and wants to know why.

Back once again for more mirth. This time we bring in the Colorado Sun’s Eric Lubbers (@brofax) to talk newspapers, media, the Yard Goats and the Bowlen family. We diverge in all the right ways and plus there’s a visit from Brian Scoop Nemeth that you’ll want to hear. Check […] The post Show 274 appeared first on South Stands Denver.

Yard Goats shortstop and top Rockies prospect Brendan Rodgers joined the Courant’s Chris Brodeur to discuss his favorite Hartford haunts (3:00); the genesis of his polarizing hairdo (4:00); the scouting it took to find Pudge, his 10-month-old French bulldog (5:45); the team’s recent turnaround after starting slow in frigid conditions (9:00); attending his first Florida … Continue reading "Goat Tracks, Episode 12: Brendan Rodgers"

The Best Of Courtney And Kiss In The Morning. Courtney's Hollywood Report, Jeff's Junk, Good News for the Yard Goats and War Of The Roses

Speaking just prior to the Yard Goats’ season opener against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, manager Warren Schaeffer joined the Courant’s Chris Brodeur and Kevin Vellturo to discuss his early impressions of Hartford (1:00); the adjustment to managing players that aren’t much younger than he is (2:30); the makeup of the roster and the team’s … Continue reading "Goat Tracks, Episode 9: Manager Warren Schaeffer"

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Over two years ago, Michael Abramson came on the podcast (Ep. 520) to discuss how The Hartford Yard Goats would open up the 2016 season in their new ballpark. Almost 300 episodes and two years later, Abramson returns to the podcast to discuss why 2017, not 2016, was the opening year at home for The Hartford Yard Goats. In a story that covered the gamit from construction delays, FBI investigations and continual check-ins with sponsors, Abramson chats about how The Yard Goats kept everything focused and showed MiLB as well as the City of Hartford how well the franchise could succeed under pressure. Twitter: @YardGoatsAGM

Yard Goats manager Jerry Weinstein is a man of many little self-contradictory terms. Words like "simplexity." Or this one he has for a pitch that could be a strike or a ball: a... "striball." And it's not just these seemingly nonsensical little chestnuts, either. There are deeper contradictions in the manager that is Jerry Weinstein.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yard Goats' mascots were first unveiled to the world in October, 2015 , as the last part of a string of branding reveals that included merchandise, logos, logotypes, and uniforms, and that had begun with a Name the Team contest .Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc and Bryon talk about woman in sports and the all woman Wonder Woman showing. We discuss the new Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and Twin Peaks. Topics & Spoilers:               Wonder Woman, Justic League, Yard Goats, Doctor Who and Twin Peaks The Return #WonderWoman #TwinPeaks #YardGoats #DrWho Check out Cliff's Con! The 3rd Saturday of every month. All of these shows run at the Plainville V.F.W. Hall- 7 Northwest Dr. (Route 10) from 10 AM to 3 PM. $1 admission.Comic Book Artists, Writers, Crafters, Comic Dealers.WEB: http://cliffscons.blogspot.com/ You can reach us on any of these social media platforms: Twitter: twitter.com/BMBakedPodcast   Facebook: www.facebook.com/BandMBakedPodcast   Youtube: www.youtube.com/BandMBakedPodcast   Also visit our friends:   Listen to Bryon & Ben talk Twin Peaks every week:www.twinpeaksunwrapped.com   Hear more from Eric & Nate on The Beanholes Podcast: beanholes.com/   See more of Matt & Wally's work at Free Lunch Studios:www.freelunchstudios.com  

This is episode three, and it's the first we're really talking about the actual team, the actual baseball, the actual wins and losses. And I'll say this right at the beginning here: The Yard Goats are... not good. So far, anyway.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Dooley, the voice of the Yard Goats, returns to the show to chat with online producer Chris Brodeur about the winning atmosphere — i.e., appropriately timed booing — at Dunkin’ Donuts Park despite a rough start in the standings (2:47), his early impressions of a talented young roster (5:57), his own gameday prep (8:37), … Continue reading "Goat Tracks, Episode 5: Yard Goats Announcer Jeff Dooley"

I want to get this spoiler out of the way right at the top here: Hartford has baseball , the Yard Goats have a ballpark, and the ballpark — after a 372-day delay — has a fully-functional baseball field where real, live, professional baseball games are actually played.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Courant’s Dom Amore chats with the voice of the Yard Goats, Jeff Dooley, about the franchise’s rich minor-league history, Dunkin’ Donuts Park’s big-league amenities and the thrill Dooley still gets calling the action after two decades on the job.

The mayor who wanted it is gone. The developer who built it is gone. And the plans to build around it are on hold. But finally, after a year of delay, Hartford's new minor league baseball stadium is about to have its first minor league game. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: This episode contains strong language. The plan is to tell the story of the Yard Goats' second season -- their first season in a new city, their first season in a new ballpark, their first season as a home team.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out this fun conversation with Josh as the Hartford Yard Goats gear up for the home opener April 13th at the brand new Dunkin' Donuts Park. Josh talks about growing up liking baseball and buying the New Britain Rock Cats(804min). We also discuss the problems with getting the new stadium done(1040min) and what fans shoud expect when Dunkin' Donuts park is open (1945min). Plus, why he decided the Yard Goats logos would mirror the Hartford Whalers (1650min). Check it out and more!

Fresh off his stint as Team Israel's manager during the World Baseball Classic, Double-A Hartford manager Jerry Weinstein joins the Minor League Baseball podcast to discuss his club's surprising run through the WBC, his expectations for the Yard Goats in 2017 and why he could never have managed the club last season. Also, Tyler and Sam continue to get you primed for Opening Day while Ben previews two more of his upcoming road trips.

In this week's Wigout, Wiggy takes on Trump's latest nonsense, the Yard Goats stadium catastrophe, and the latest iPhone!

In this week's Wigout, Wiggy takes on Trump's latest nonsense, the Yard Goats stadium catastrophe, and the latest iPhone!

Sea Dogs, Yard Goats, Fisher Cats!

Minor League Baseball's Eastern League has its All-Star Game in two weeks. Fortunately, that game wasn't scheduled to be held in Hartford where the Yard Goats baseball stadium is still not completed. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After checking in on the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes last week,  we continue down the Colorado Rockies affiliate chain on the 77th edition of this here baseball podcast. Double-A Hartford Yard Goats radio voice Jeff Dooley joins the show to discuss the strong starts of prospects like Raimel Tapia, David Dahl, and Kyle Freeland as well as give an update on Antonio Senzatela's return form injury, Ryan McMcMahon's roller coaster 2016, the Yard Goats stadium situation and much more.The Rockies continue to pitch impressively on the road and play confoundingly at home. Anthony and Tyler try to dissect why that is as well as offer some signs of strong encouragement in guys like Jon Gray, Tyler Chatwood, and even Eddie Butler.Plus, the MLB Draft is this weekend. Since it'll probably be over by the time you listen to this, we don't discuss it much. But there's some Draft conversation in there too. So. There.

Logan and Isaac are back after a month-long hiatus to talk about the Jose Reyes suspension, the Rockies success so far this season and the Hartford Yard Goats, Colorado's Double-A affiliate.

This episode we speak on Oregon Amy our new friend of the show who gave us feedback, Romeo Santos, Pitbull crossing over, Latin Ocean's Eleven, the NRA, cool Yard Goats hats, and of course Race! Also by the way we want to start up #freehartford to raise awareness of the murders that have taken place in the city of Hartford. Give us a listen and lets get these hoes!!

Moving a minor league baseball team 13 miles from one location to another is not supposed to be a heavy-lifting task, yet when the Hartford Yard Goats announced their intentions to move from New Britain to downtown Hartford in 2014, it became an issue with the locals. Senior Vice President Michael Abramson discusses the intangibles with the move, including creating a name change from the Rock Cats to Yard Goats, and all of the controversy that became of the switch. Abramson talks about the increased visibility of the Hartford Yard Goat brand in the downtown area, as well as some of the ways in which the team is expanding its reach in local municipality.

In the "YARD GOATS!" edition, Jeffrey and Chris actually recorded before the announcement of YARD GOATS, so this podcast is mostly full of sad things (unless you are a Swedish soccer fan). We touch on Zack Wheeler's torn UCL, discuss our most gut-punching moments as a Mets fan, and consider Wilmer Flores, Mets Opening Day shortstop (again). There are some happy things, we suppose. David Wright hit a big dong, Lucas Duda will probably be good again, and Ronny is an Amazin' Avenue reader apparently (and has some damn stylish glasses). Oh, and definitely stick around for a discussion of Aderlin Rodriguez batting practice laser shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices