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Ducks name 2025 coaching staff
Steve Shutt December 5, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks today announced their coaching staff for the 2025 season, presented by Catholic Health. Second-year manager Lew Ford returns to lead…
Randy Leek named to Ducks’ Silver Anniversary squad
Steve Shutt December 2, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that former starting pitcher Randy Leek has been chosen as the fourth member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary…
Fletcher to lead Legends in 2025
Steve Shutt November 21, 2024
LEXINGTON, KY – A former Major Leaguer with experience scouting winning arms and coaching winning teams is heading to Lexington for the Legends’ 25th anniversary season. The team is proud to name…
Doug Jennings named to Ducks’ Silver Anniversary squad
Steve Shutt November 20, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that former first baseman Doug Jennings has been chosen as the third member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary…
Ghost Peppers name Tony Fossas pitching coach
Steve Shutt November 20, 2024
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have hired Tony Fossas as their new pitching coach, as announced by general manager Brady Salisbury on Tuesday. Fossas, 67, spent 12 years…
Clipper Magazine Stadium to host Christmas Tree Lane
Steve Shutt November 18, 2024
The holiday season is here, and Clipper Magazine Stadium is thrilled to announce the return of Christmas Tree Lane, now in its fifth year, running from December 6th through December…
Francisco Morales named catcher on Ducks 25th Anniversary Team
Steve Shutt November 12, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks today announced the first member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary Team, as the team celebrates its Silver Anniversary in 2025.…
John Brownell named to Ducks 25th Anniversary Team
Steve Shutt November 12, 2024
(Central Islip, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2024) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that former starting pitcher John Brownell has been chosen as the second member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary…
Former Rocker Leibrandt signs with Yankees
Steve Shutt November 12, 2024
HIGH POINT, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2024) – Brandon Leibrandt, a left-handed pitcher who pitched for the High Point Rockers in 2023 and 2024, has signed a minor league contract with…
Former Gastonia pitchers make MLB debuts in 2024
Steve Shutt November 12, 2024
GASTONIA, N.C. – Former Gastonia pitchers Spencer Bivens and Bryan Sammons made their MLB debuts in the 2024 season for the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers, respectively. Bivens, a…