Long Island Ducks

Derek Jeter might be out until May

2013-04-05 21:15:00

Derek Jeter may not return to the New York Yankees until next month and his replacement at shortstop, Eduardo Nunez, joined the team's long list of banged-up players. New York Manager Joe Girardi said Friday that Jeter will have to go through a spring...

One big inning sparks Revs to win over Ducks

2013-05-17 02:34:02

The York Revolution built an early lead and hung on late to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Long Island Ducks on Thursday evening in front of 4,551 fans at Bethpage Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. The Revs (14-13) earned a series win by claiming...

Ex-Cub Zambrano lands with Phillies

2013-05-15 08:52:00

Carlos Zambrano isn't back in the big leagues yet, but he's one step closer after agreeing to a minor-league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. FOX Sports first reported the Zambrano deal. The Phillies need a fifth starter in the rotation, and...

Talking Orioles with Roar From 34's Matt Taylor

2013-05-14 06:41:00

The Baltimore sports scene is blessed with a bunch of talented bloggers who bring their unique perspective to the conversation. Each week, I hope to chat with one of them in a regular feature called Blogger on Blogger. This week, I exchanged emails with...

Guillen 'surprised' Zambrano not in big leagues

2013-05-10 08:20:00

Former Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has never been shy about expressing his opinions. But Friday, while on WSCR-AM 670, it was what Guillen did not say about his sometimes strained relationship with Sox pitching coach Don...

Zambrano signs with Long Island Ducks

2013-05-08 11:29:00

Former major-league pitcher Carlos Zambrano signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League in an attempt to resurrect his career, MLB.com reported Wednesday. “He's an extremely talented pitcher with a lot of experience,&...

Even with an impending surgery, Halladay envisions pitching again this year

2013-05-08 21:40:00

There's one thing that keeps running through Roy Halladay's mind. "Nobody wants to go out on a bad note," the Phillies pitcher told the media in San Francisco on Wednesday. "If you have your choice, you want to go out strong. Maybe, really, ideally, you...

Outfielders Lew Ford and Xavier Avery to open season at Double-A Bowie

2013-03-31 08:56:00

SARASOTA, Fla. – Because of the surplus of minor league outfield depth the Orioles have, outfielders Xavier Avery and Lew Ford will open the season at Double-A Bowie, executive vice president Dan Duquette said Sunday. Ford, 36,�had a strong...

Which undervalued Orioles asset has the most promise in 2013?

2013-01-28 04:36:00

The Orioles’ acquisition of Jair Jurrjens won’t become official until he has a physical this week, but all signs point to the right-hander joining the O’s cluttered starting rotation mix. Jurrjens, who turns 27 tomorrow, will make a...

Serious flap: The case of the missing duck

2013-01-23 09:43:00

WASHINGTON -- There are some who call it a betrayal most fowl. And yet there is poultry evidence of wrongdoing. However you bill it, this is a quacking good controversy. Our tale begins at Monday's inauguration lunch in Statuary Hall in the Capitol....

Orioles sign Conor Jackson to minor league deal with spring training invite

2012-12-05 20:22:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Orioles added their latest reclamation project Wednesday, agreeing to terms with first baseman Conor Jackson on a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training, executive vice president Dan Duquette...

Orioles have interest in outfielder Jonny Gomes

2012-11-13 04:00:00

The Orioles have interest in free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, an industry source has confirmed. Gomes' name is one of many the Orioles are considering early in the free agency market, but the Orioles could use an additional bat�with�a history of...

Former Oriole Jay Gibbons runs from the batting cages to the locker room before an Atlantic League game between the Long Island Ducks and the York (Pa.) Revolution.

2008-06-27 00:00:00

Baseball player Jose Offerman Jose Offerman, of the Long Island Ducks, is arrested on assault charges after an Atlantic League baseball game in Bridgeport, Conn., on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2007.

2007-08-17 00:00:00

Two-time All-Star Jose Offerman, attempting a Major League comeback with the Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks, swings his bat at Bridgeport Bluefish players Matt Beech and John Nathans after Beech hit Offerman with a pitch.

2007-08-14 00:00:00