Texas Rangers Acquire Long Island Ducks Baseball Organization

REV Entertainment, the Rangers' entertainment firm, adds another minor league team to its portfolio.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:07am

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The Texas Rangers, through their entertainment company REV Entertainment, have acquired the Long Island Ducks baseball team. The Ducks have competed in the Atlantic League since 2000 and are based in Central Islip, New York. REV Entertainment, which manages the Rangers' Globe Life Field and oversees investments in minor league teams, will now add the Ducks to its portfolio of ownership stakes.

Why it matters

The acquisition of the Long Island Ducks is part of the Texas Rangers' strategy to expand their player development pipeline and fan engagement through investments in minor league and partner league teams. The Ducks have been a consistent attendance leader in the Atlantic League, indicating a strong local fan base that the Rangers hope to leverage.

The details

REV Entertainment, the ownership and operating arm of the Texas Rangers, has acquired the Long Island Ducks baseball team. The Ducks have competed in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball since 2000 and are based in Central Islip, New York. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. This is not the first time the Rangers have acquired an MLB partner league team, as they already hold ownership stakes in two American Association of Professional Baseball teams and one Frontier League club.

  • The Texas Rangers acquired the Long Island Ducks in January 2026.

The players

REV Entertainment

The ownership and operating arm of the Texas Rangers that manages Globe Life Field and oversees investments in Minor League Baseball and MLB partner league teams.

Long Island Ducks

A baseball team that has competed in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball since 2000 and is based in Central Islip, New York.

Frank Boulton

The founder of the Long Island Ducks and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, who will join REV Entertainment as an advisor.

Sean Decker

The President of REV Entertainment.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome the Long Island Ducks and Schaumburg Boomers into the REV family. Both organizations have a strong track record of success on the field and deep roots in their communities. Our goal is to build upon that foundation by enhancing the fan experience, supporting our local partners, and positioning each franchise for long-term growth and sustainability.”

— Sean Decker, President of REV Entertainment

“I have always viewed my ownership of the Long Island Ducks as a public trust, and any successor had to be in lockstep with that belief. REV Entertainment has that commitment and is the right organization to guide the Ducks into the future and keep QuackerJack dancing on the dugout tops for many years to come.”

— Frank Boulton, Founder of the Long Island Ducks

What’s next

REV Entertainment plans to enhance the fan experience and support the local community as it positions the Long Island Ducks for long-term growth and sustainability under its new ownership.

The takeaway

The Texas Rangers' acquisition of the Long Island Ducks is part of the team's strategy to expand its player development pipeline and fan engagement through investments in minor league and partner league teams. The Ducks' strong attendance record and community roots make them an attractive addition to the Rangers' growing portfolio of baseball properties.