The Long Island Ducks have been a staple on the Island for decades, but a major change was announced this week. The Ducks will no longer be a Long Island–owned business after longtime owner Frank Boulton sold the team to a Texas-based company. REV Entertainment, the official sports and entertainment company of the Texas Rangers, has purchased the Long Island Ducks. In its press release, REV stated, “The acquisition of the winningest franchise in Atlantic League history — and a four-time league champion (2004, 2012, 2013, 2019) — marks a significant expansion of REV’s growing team ownership portfolio.”
With the addition of the Ducks, REV Entertainment now owns and operates teams across the country’s top MLB Partner Leagues. These include the American Association of Professional Baseball, featuring the Cleburne Railroaders and Kane County Cougars — the 2024 and 2025 league champions — the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball with the Long Island Ducks, and the Frontier League with the Schaumburg Boomers.
“We’re proud to welcome the Long Island Ducks into the REV family,” said Sean Decker, President of REV Entertainment. “Frank Boulton has built something truly special on Long Island. Our responsibility is to honor that legacy, build upon the foundation he established, and continue delivering an affordable, family-friendly experience while positioning the Ducks for long-term success.”
The Long Island Ducks have competed in the Atlantic League since 2000 and are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in league history. They have also led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for five consecutive seasons and have sold out a record 721 games.
The ownership transition concludes the highly successful tenure of founding owner Frank Boulton, who will remain in an advisory role. Boulton also founded the Atlantic League and served as its chairman from the inaugural season through January 2026. Over 27 years, the league has sent more than 1,450 players to MLB organizations and attracted over 49 million fans.
“I have always viewed my ownership of the Ducks as a public trust,” Boulton said. “REV Entertainment is the right organization to guide the Ducks into the future.”