On-Field Host and PA Announcer Tryouts Saturday, March =39th

February 13, 2019 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the club will be hosting tryouts for the on-field host position on Saturday, March 9th. This is THE opportunity to become one of the faces of entertainment for the Ducks during the club's 20th Anniversary Season. Auditions will be held at Bethpage Ballpark, the home of the Ducks. Check-in for on-field host candidates takes place promptly at 10:00 a.m., and those interested in taking part must arrive by that time. Applicants will be... Full Story

Long Island Native Badamo Back with Ducks

February 12, 2019 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Tyler Badamo. He begins his second season with Long Island, third in the Atlantic League and sixth in professional baseball. "Tyler was a terrific competitor on the mound when I had him in New Britain and when he pitched against us last year," said Ducks Manager Wally Backman. "I look forward to having him on the staff again this season." Badamo split time in the Atlantic League during the 201... Full Story

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Coming to Bethpage Ballpark

February 11, 2019 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the team will host a qualifying competition on Thursday, May 9th, at Bethpage Ballpark for the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. "Hot dogs are synonymous with baseball, and the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is one of the premier events in New York," said Ducks President/GM Michael Pfaff. "We look forward to partnering with Nathan's, the official hot dog of the Ducks, on hosting a fun and competi... Full Story

Fifth Grade Student and 'Hero' Police Officer Recognized by Ducks

February 8, 2019 - (West Babylon, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks made their final TD Bank "Take a Duck to Class" visit of the year on Friday morning at Forest Avenue Elementary School. Fifth grade student Dylan Wagner received a special visit from the Ducks Street Team for writing a winning essay in this year's contest. Dylan's essay highlighted his brother, Jesse, who is a member of the New York City Police Department. Because of Jesse's tireless work in protecting the community and keeping his little brother s... Full Story

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