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Yard Goats celebrate HBCUs, Negro Leagues

Double-A Hartford hosts three-day ‘leveling the playing field’ event
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 22, 2022

While the Hartford Yard Goats were hosting the Akron RubberDucks at Dunkin’ Donuts Park last week, staffer Tiffany Young was spending time away from the stadium, educating the community on institutions that have been essential to the Black experience and history.

Williams Returning As Reading Manager

February 7, 2020

(Reading, PA) - Shawn Williams is back at the helm after leading Reading to the playoffs in 2019, while Brad Bergesen was named the R-Phils new pitching coach as the Philadelphia Phillies announced their 2020 Minor League coaching staffs on Friday.Bergesen replaces Aaron Fultz, who moves up to Triple-A Lehigh

Fisher Cats Announce Coaching Staff

January 31, 2020

Manchester, N.H. - The Toronto Blue Jays have announced the full 2020 coaching staff for their Double-A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. After leading the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays to a first-place finish (80-55) in 2019, Manager Cesar Martin (SAY-zar Mar-TEEN), Pitching Coach Jim Czajkowski (cy-KOW-ski), and Hitting Coach Matt

Yard Goats Announce Coaching Staff

January 29, 2020

Hartford, Conn - The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced that its 2020 coaching staff has been completed. Pitching Coach Frank Gonzales and Hitting Coach Tom Sutaris will join first year manager and Southington native Chris Denorfia to make up an

Thunder 2020 Coaching Staff Announced

January 28, 2020

The Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance, in conjunction with the New York Yankees are pleased to announce the 2020 Coaching Staff for the defending Eastern League Champions.Julio Mosquera takes over as Manager after spending the last two seasons as Manager with the Class-A Charleston Riverdogs. His staff includes Pitching Coach

Akron Announces 2020 Coaching Staff

January 24, 2020

(AKRON, OHIO) January 24, 2020- The Cleveland Indians have announced the organization's staff alignment within its Player Development System for the 2020 season and the Akron RubberDucks' field staff are quite familiar with Akron from previous stops with the franchise.Manager ROUGLAS ODOR, who was the RubberDucks hitting coach in 2014,

Dave Turgeon Named Altoona Manager

January 23, 2020

CURVE, Pa. - The Altoona Curve, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Senior Director of Minor League Operations Larry Broadway, announced the Double-A affiliate's field staff for the 2020 season on Thursday. The new staff will be led by manager Dave Turgeon, who becomes the 11th manager in franchise

Arnie Beyeler Named SeaWolves Manager

January 22, 2020

The Erie SeaWolves, in conjunction with their parent club the Detroit Tigers, have announced their 2020 manager. Arnie Beyeler has been named the 18th manager in SeaWolves history. He replaces Mike Rabelo who led the club 2019.Beyeler, a native of Moab UT, spent the 2019 season as the first base

Oliver Returning As Portland Skipper

January 16, 2020

Portland, Maine - The Boston Red Sox have announced that Joe Oliver will return as Portland's manager for the second consecutive season. Also, Lance Carter replaces Paul Abbott as pitching coach, and Lance Zawadzki is Portland's new hitting coach. Scott Gallon (Head Athletic Trainer) returns for his fourth straight season.

Alguacil Returning to Richmond as Manager

January 13, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. - José Alguacil will return to manage the Richmond Flying Squirrels for the 2020 season, the San Francisco Giants announced on Monday. Steve Kline will also return to Richmond as the pitching coach and Doug Clark has been appointed as the Flying Squirrels' hitting coach.Alguacil was the Flying

Chris Denorfia Named Yard Goats Manager

January 7, 2020

Hartford, Conn- The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced that Chris Denorfia has been named manager for the 2020 season. Denorfia, who grew up in Southington, comes to the Rockies organization after spending last season with the Chicago Cubs as Quality

Rumble Ponies Announce Coaching Staff

January 6, 2020

BINGHAMTON, NY - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are proud to announce their 2020 coaching staff. First-year manager Lorenzo Bundy will be joined by pitching coach Jonathan Hurst, hitting coach Tony Jaramillo, bench coach Luis Rivera, athletic trainer Kiyoshi Tada, and performance coach Tanner Miracle.Bundy will take the reins in Binghamton

Senators Announce 2020 Field Staff

December 20, 2019

The Washington Nationals have announced that Billy Gardner, Jr. has been named 2020 manager of the Harrisburg Senators. He replaces long time manager Matt LeCroy who moves into a different position with the Nationals organization. Joining Gardner on the 2020 Senators staff is new pitching coach Sam Narron and hitting

Senators Saddened by Sudden Passing of Mark Butler

December 2, 2019

The Harrisburg Senators are heartbroken and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of principal owner and managing partner Mark Butler. He was also a founding father and CEO of Ollie's Bargain Outlet.Mark took over as the principal owner of the Senators on February 25, 2015. He was incredibly passionate about

Buck Britton Returning To Bowie In 2020

November 25, 2019

BALTIMORE - The Orioles announced the coaching staffs for their eight minor league affiliates for the 2020 season today. Each affiliate will be staffed with a five-person coaching staff, after the addition this season of a fifth coach.Reigning Eastern League Manager of the Year Buck Britton returns to Bowie for

Martin Named New Fisher Cats Manager

November 21, 2019

Manchester, N.H. - The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that Cesar Martin (pronounced: SAY-zar Mar-TEEN) will be the new manager of their Double-A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.Martin, 40, was named 2019 Florida State League Manager of the Year for his work at the Advanced-A level, leading the Dunedin

Cesar Martin Named Fisher Cats Manager

November 14, 2019

Manchester, N.H. - The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that Cesar Martin (pronounced: SAY-zar Mar-TEEN) will be the new manager of their Double-A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.Martin, 40, was named 2019 Florida State League Manager of the Year for his work at the Advanced-A level, leading the Dunedin Blue Jays

Altoona's Lozinak Named King of Baseball

Annual prize honors longtime dedication and service
November 4, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced that Bob Lozinak, owner of the Altoona Curve™, has been named the 2019 King of Baseball. The King of Baseball is a long-standing annual tradition in which Minor League Baseball recognizes a veteran of professional baseball for longtime dedication and service. Lozinak will receive

McEacharn wins 2019 Giles Award

Annual prize honors outstanding service as league president
October 31, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced today it has selected Eastern League President Joe McEacharn as the recipient of the 36th annual Warren Giles Award, which honors outstanding service as a league president.The Warren Giles Award has been presented annually since 1984 and is named for the long-time baseball executive who served

Hartford Named 2019 Moss Award Winner

Annual prize honors clubs for outstanding community service
October 28, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the Hartford Yard Goats as the recipient of the 2019 John Henry Moss Community Service Award for demonstrating outstanding, ongoing commitment to charitable service, support and leadership within its local community and within the baseball industry. The Yard Goats will receive the award on Sunday, Dec.

Eastern League Award Nominees Announced

October 3, 2019

SCARBOROUGH, MAINE - The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce the league nominees for the Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, the John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, and the John H. Johnson President's Award. The

Parnell Named Executive of the Year

October 2, 2019

SCARBOROUGH, MAINE - The Eastern League is pleased to announce that Todd "Parney" Parnell of the Richmond Flying Squirrels has been named the 2019 Eastern League Executive of the Year. This is the third time in his career Parnell has won this award, as he previously won the award in

Nevin Named August Player of the Month

September 5, 2019

Scarborough, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce Hartford Yard Goats first baseman Tyler Nevin has been selected as the Eastern League Player of the Month for the month of August. Nevin hit .291 (32-for-110) with 11 doubles, eight home runs, 24 RBIs, 14 runs scored, a .363

Bart and Robles Win Weekly Awards

September 3, 2019

SCARBOROUGH, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of August 26th through September 2nd.

Trenton's Chris Gittens Wins MVP Award

August 29, 2019

Scarborough, ME - The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce that Chris Gittens of the Trenton Thunder has been selected as the winner of the 2019 Eastern League Most Valuable Player Award. Gittens is hitting .279 (107-for-384) with 16 doubles, one triple, 22 home runs, 75 RBIs,