CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Off-season acquisitions usually dominate discussion on the eve of a new season. But despite a roster featuring14 new faces, it was the returning players who led the Ducks to a 4-1 Opening Day victory over Newark in front of a sold-out Citibank Park crowd Friday.   Rest of the Story.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY -- Highlighting the returning class is former Major League Baseball All-Star Carl Everett, who said during media day that 2008 will be his last season if he does not receive an offer from a big league franchise.  Pete Rose Jr., Damien Rolls, Estee Harris, Kevin Haverbusch, and catcher Jamie Pogue also were members of last season’s unit that captured the second half division championship.  Rest of the Story.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY -- The sights and sounds of baseball – including QuackerJack “Go Green” Bobbleheads” for the first 2,000 fans -- will once again fill Citibank Park in Central Islip as the Long Island Ducks open their ninth season this Friday, April 25, against the Newark Bears. Rest of the Story.

The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and the Sagtikos Manor Historical Society will host a Fall Festival and Haunted House Tour at Sagtikos Manor on Saturday, October 20, 2007.  Rain date is scheduled for October 21, 2007.  This year’s event will feature ghost tours of the Manor House and Cemetery, stories by Jonathan Kruk, outdoor races and games, music, pumpkins and more.  Rest of the Story.

The Ducks 2007 season ended in the same manner as the previous two campaigns: with a first-round playoff loss.  A two-game sweep at the hands of the Newark Bears quickly ended a nearly five-month journey that featured many positives, from a second-half North Division title and a 72-54 overall record to individual milestones for current and former Ducks.  Rest of the Story.

Seeking a Ring with the Ducks - Yarnall to Start Game One in Playoffs - September 14, 2007

Long Island Ducks pitcher Ed Yarnall became part of New York Mets history without appearing in a game for the big league club.  Only a select few diehard fans remember him as a prospect last decade, but even casual observers know the player the Amazings received in a blockbuster trade.   Rest of the Story.

16th Annual Fall Festival  - October 6th & 7th at Deepwells Farm in St. James - September 15, 2007

The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, in conjunction with the Deepwells Farm Historic Society, will host the 16th Annual Fall Festival, on Saturday and Sunday, October 6^th and 7th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Deepwells Farm County Park in St. James.   Rest of the Story.

Gala Poetry Event at Walt Whitman Birthplace - Workshop and Reading to Salute Poet Marie Howe on Sept. 30 - September 10, 2007

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that the LI Region, in cooperation with The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA), will be hosting a Poetry Workshop and Reading on Sunday, September 30, 2007.  The Workshop will be presented at 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.  The Reading will held 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm.   Rest of the Story.

Off-Speed Addition Just the Ticket? - Ducks Add Jose Espinal to Rotation - September 7, 2007

Wandering through the airport terminal, Jose Espinal was set to board Southwest Airlines en route to the next stop of his professional baseball career.  The right-hander packed his clothes and his off-speed repertoire.  He was set to join the Road Warriors...Instead of playing out the string on an out-of-contention club, Espinal’s agent worked out a deal with the Ducks, providing the team with a veteran starter and the pitcher with a chance to contribute to a championship contender.   Rest of the Story.

Ducks Dominate Road Warriors - Lance Davis Seeks Playoff Form - September 4, 2007

The students who packed Citibank Park are probably lamenting the end of August and summer vacation.  But Ducks pitcher Lance Davis couldn’t wait to bypass a forgettable month.  Rest of the Story.

Ducks Calm Stormers - Rose and Harris Power Pulsipher Win - August 30, 2007

Home runs by P.J. Rose and Estee Harris backed a stellar return start by Bill Pulsipher, as the Long Island Ducks defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 7-2 Wednesday at Clipper Magazine Stadium last night.  Rest of the Story.

Counting on a Strong Playoff Pulse - Ducks Bring Back Bill Pulsipher - August 29, 2007

It wouldn’t be a complete summer for the Long Island Ducks without Bill Pulsipher.  The veteran left-hander will make it four consecutive seasons he played at least a part of a season with the club, agreeing to contract terms after the Mexican League season concluded.  Pulsipher, who pitched on the 2004 championship team, is one of four Duck players to make it back to the majors after a stint in the Atlantic League.  Rest of the Story.

Spot Starts Provide No Relief - Ducks Drop Doubleheader to Riversharks - August 24, 2007

Instead of jogging from the bullpen to the pitcher’s mound, Mark Watson trotted out with eight Long Island Ducks teammates to take the field before the first pitch...Watson, primarily a middle-to-late-inning reliever, probably wished he could have stayed in the bullpen.  The former Cincinnati Reds’ southpaw tied a Ducks record by giving up five home runs in a 6-3 loss to the Camden Riversharks in Game 1.  Camden also went on to win the nightcap, 5-1, in front of 6,501 fans.  Rest of the Story.

Ducks Ace Randy Leek Signed by Toronto - From LI to Taiwan to LI to Syracuse - August 24, 2007

The Ducks already know the pitching staff can persevere without Randy Leek.  In May, the Levittown native left the team to pitch in Taiwan.  He returned last month, emerging as the ace on a first-place club.  But the Ducks will now be forced to entering the stretch run without the veteran lefthander after the Blue Jays signed him to a minor league contract.  Leek (pictured at right) was 5-1 with a club-best 2.29 ERA....Rest of the Story.