"Best of Long Island" Voting Has Begun

October 13, 2020 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - Voting is now underway for this year's Long Island Press "Best of Long Island" contest. The four-time Atlantic League champion Long Island Ducks have been included among the nominees for six different awards. Fans can cast their ballot once per day from now through Tuesday, December 15th. QuackerJack has been nominated for the Best Long Island Mascot award in the Arts & Entertainment section. QJ has earned this distinction for a record 10 consecutive years. The lova... Full Story

Ducks Host Food Distribution Event at Ballpark

October 1, 2020 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks teamed up with Island Harvest Food Bank and Scott's Miracle-Gro on Thursday to host a special food distribution at Bethpage Ballpark. The event benefited approximately 400 residents of the Central Islip community and Long Island veterans who are struggling with food-insecurity because of the recent economic downturn and the coronavirus pandemic. Each family received one box filled with mixed shelf stable food as well as one box including produce,... Full Story

Ducks to Host Kickball Tournament October 24

September 15, 2020 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks have teamed up with LI-Kick to host a Championship Kickball Tournament at Bethpage Ballpark, the home of the Ducks, on Saturday, October 24. The tournament is open to all adults ages 18 and over. There will be a maximum of 10 teams in the tournament, and each must have at least six men and four women on the field at all times. Registration is $250 per team, or $25 per person for those who would like to participate but don't have a full team. To r... Full Story

Join "Team Buddy" and Help Fight Alzheimer's

September 3, 2020 - (Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the launch of a fundraising effort that fans may take part in to join team co-founder Bud Harrelson and his family in their efforts to raise awareness and fight against Alzheimer's Disease. Fans can now purchase Alzheimer's Awareness "Team Buddy" Bracelets by visiting the Waddle In Shop online at LIDucks.com or in-store. Each bracelet is just $5, with net proceeds donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Those purchasing online c... Full Story

• Join "Team Buddy" and Help Fight Alzheimer's - Long Island Ducks (AtL) September 3
• Fairfield Properties Lands Naming Rights for Ducks Ballpark - Long Island Ducks (AtL) September 1
• Atlantic League Hosts Successful Mini-Camp in Florida - Long Island Ducks (AtL) August 31
• Kickball League Opens at Bethpage Ballpark - Long Island Ducks (AtL) July 30
• 21st Ducks Alumnus Called up to Major Leagues - Long Island Ducks (AtL) July 27
• Presenting: the #oneflock Summer Baseball Experience - Long Island Ducks (AtL) July 1
• Ducks Forced to Forego 2020 Season - Long Island Ducks (AtL) June 30
• Support First Responders with New Ducks-Themed Face Masks - Long Island Ducks (AtL) May 7
• Ducks to Host #OpeningDayatHome - Friday, May 1 - Long Island Ducks (AtL) April 27
• 2019 Major Leaguer Josh Lucas Joins Ducks - Long Island Ducks (AtL) April 20
• Ducks Ink Former MLB Infielder Ryan Jackson - Long Island Ducks (AtL) April 13
• Former Big Leaguer Stassi Joins Flock - Long Island Ducks (AtL) April 10
• Five-Year MLB Veteran Beachy Back with Ducks - Long Island Ducks (AtL) April 6
• Lombardozzi Lands Back with Long Island - Long Island Ducks (AtL) March 31
• Banwart, Freeman Re-Signed by Ducks - Long Island Ducks (AtL) March 11
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Infielder Anthony Palermo with St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn

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• MLB, Atlantic League enter partnership agreement - AtL New York Newsday (September 23)
• LI Ducks enter 10-year agreement with Suffolk County - AtL New York Newsday (September 1)
• Long Island Ducks staying in Suffolk County through 2030 - AtL New York Newsday (September 1)
• LI Ducks won't play a 2020 season - AtL New York Newsday (June 30)
• Long Island Ducks planning for 70-game season with limited fans - AtL New York Newsday (June 19)
• Ducks president says Bethpage Ballpark likely to have reduced capacity if fans allowed this year - AtL New York Newsday (May 21)
• Atlantic League delays start of 2020 season due to coronavirus pandemic - AtL New York Newsday (March 17)
• Joe DeLucca, 90, baseball scout who signed Manny Ramirez - AtL New York Newsday (March 2)
• Wally Backman found not guilty in harassment case - AtL New York Newsday (January 25)
• Ex-Met Backman found not guilty in harassment case - AtL New York Newsday (January 24)
• Michael Wacha says remaining a starter is why he signed with Mets - AtL New York Newsday (December 14)
• Wally Backman of Long Island Ducks named Atlantic League manager of year - AtL New York Newsday (November 7)
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