Since 2016
Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
The New England Double-A rivalry
The rivalry between the Hartford Yard Goats and Portland Sea Dogs is the Eastern League's New England showdown, connecting two of the region's most passionate minor league baseball communities across 150 miles of Interstate 91 and Interstate 95. Since Hartford's franchise relocated from New Britain in 2016 and rebranded as the Yard Goats, the matchup with the established Portland Sea Dogs has become one of the most anticipated series in the Double-A Northeast calendar. The Yard Goats, as the Colorado Rockies' affiliate, and the Sea Dogs, aligned with the Boston Red Sox, bring parent-club loyalties that add an extra layer of interest for New England baseball fans.