Dragons Radio Returns to WONE (iHeart) for 15th Straight Season
DAYTON, OHIO – As the Dayton Dragons open their Midwest League season on the road on Thursday night in Lansing, Michigan against the Lansing Lugnuts (6:05 pm), Dragons fans can listen to the radio broadcast on FOX Sports 980 WONE on radio. WONE has been the radio home for Dragons
Stivers Chamber Choir is Winner of DDN/Dragons National Anthem Contest; Will Perform on Opening Night April 7
Dayton, Ohio— The advanced choir from Stivers School for the Arts has been selected as the winner of the Dayton Daily News/Dayton Dragons national anthem contest. The group of 24 singers, all high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, will sing the national anthem at beautiful Day Air Ballpark in the
Top Prospect Alfredo Duno Headlines Dragons Tentative Opening Night Roster
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, announced their opening night roster today. The list of 30 players is headlined by catcher Alfredo Duno, the highest-rated prospect in the entire Reds farm system according to both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. Duno, the 2025 Most Valuable Player
Dragons 2026 Preview, Part 8--The Relief Pitchers
The Dayton Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 7 against the Lake County Captains at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road a few days earlier, on April 2 against the Lansing Lugnuts in Lansing, Michigan.
Dragons 2026 Team Preview, Part 7--The Starting Pitchers
The Dayton Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 7 against the Lake County Captains at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road a few days earlier, on April 2 against the Lansing Lugnuts in Lansing, Michigan.
Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview, Part 6--The Outfielders
The Dayton Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 7 against the Lake County Captains at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road a few days earlier, on April 2 against the Lansing Lugnuts in Lansing, Michigan.
Dayton Dragons 2026 Preview, Part 5--The Third Basemen
The Dayton Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 7 against the Lake County Captains at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road a few days earlier, on April 2 against the Lansing Lugnuts in Lansing, Michigan.
Dragons Meet the Team Event at Day Air Ballpark Set for Saturday, June 13
DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons will host their 2026 “Meet the Team” event on Saturday, June 13 at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. The event will begin with the opening of gates at 10:00 am and run until 12:00 pm. The “Meet the
Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview, Part 4--The Shortstops
The Dayton Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 7 against the Lake County Captains at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road a few days earlier, on April 2 against the Lansing Lugnuts in Lansing, Michigan.
Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview: Part 3--The Second Basemen
Dayton Dragons spring training games are underway this week in Goodyear, Arizona and throughout the greater Phoenix area. Games will continue through March 29 before rosters are set for opening night throughout the Cincinnati Reds system. It was nice to see a lineup card for the first day of games
Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview: Part 2--The First Basemen
Later today on the backfields of the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona, the Dayton Dragons will begin their spring training schedule when they battle a workout group of Milwaukee Brewers minor league players, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Many of the Reds minor league players have already gotten
Dayton Dragons 2026 Team Preview: Part 1—The Catchers
The 26th season of Dayton Dragons baseball is on the way! The Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 7 against their Ohio rivals, the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on
Dragons Single-Game Ticket Sales Now Underway for 2026 Season
DAYTON, OHIO – Single-game ticket sales for Dayton Dragons 2026 home games are now underway. The Dragons 26th Opening Night is set for Tuesday, April 7 when they host the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark at 7:05 pm in the heart of the Water Street District. Single-game tickets
Registration for 2026 Dragons 5K begins Monday, March 2
Dayton, Ohio – Registration opens Monday, March 2, for the 16th annual Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates on Saturday, July 18, 2026 starting at 8:00 am at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District with options to participate in-person or virtually. The event began in
Deadline Extended for Dragons National Anthem Tryouts
DAYTON, OH – A traditional sign that baseball season is just around the corner in the Miami Valley is National Anthem Tryouts, presented by the Dayton Daily News. Auditions for this summer’s national anthem performers continue and can be submitted virtually through the Dragons website. Audition videos, which are being
Celebrating Black History Month with a Conversation with Eric Davis at Day Air Ballpark
Over the Dragons 25-year history, many legendary names have visited Day Air Ballpark, a list that has resembled a virtual “Who’s Who” in baseball history, and sports history in general. Many of the biggest names in Cincinnati Reds history have enjoyed time at a Dragons game in various roles and
Dragons Announce 2026 Coaching Staff; Former Dayton Catcher Julio Morillo to Serve as New Manager
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons announced their 2026 coaching staff today, as assigned by the Cincinnati Reds. Julio Morillo—Manager Willie Blair—Pitching Coach Troy Gingrich—Hitting Coach Eric Richardson—Coach Gustavo Molina--Coach Sam Tedtman—Athletic Trainer Dominic Cothern—Strength & Conditioning Coach TBA—Performance Coach Julio Morillo (muh-REE-oh) will lead the coaching staff as the 13th manager
Dragons & Day Air Credit Union Announce more than $10,000 Raised in Holiday 50/50 Raffle
DAYTON, OHIO --- The Dayton Dragons Foundation and Day Air Credit Union announced today that $5,434 will be presented to the Dayton Foodbank after completion of a special holiday online 50/50 raffle. The 50/50 raffle began on November 28 and continued until December 21. A total of $10,868 was generated
Additional Date Added for Deck the Diamond at Day Air Ballpark
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons announced today that an additional date has been added to the schedule for Deck the Diamond, a walk-through holiday light show and themed holiday wonderland at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. The Dragons announced today that the complete Deck the
Dragons to Hold Auditions for Mascot Performers, Green Team, On-Field Hosts for 2026 Season
DAYTON, OH —The Dayton Dragons are holding auditions for several professional entertainment positions with the team. The Dragons are looking for mascot performers, Green Team members, and on-field entertainment hosts for the 2026 season. The Dragons are seeking fun, energetic, and enthusiastic performers for these positions. Candidates must be at
Dayton Dragons Foundation and Day Air Credit Union to Launch 50/50 Raffle to benefit The Dayton Foodbank
DAYTON, OHIO---The Dayton Dragons Foundation and Day Air Credit Union are set to launch a special 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting The Dayton Foodbank. The raffle will begin on Friday, November 28 and continue through Sunday, December 21, 2025. One lucky fan will win 50% of the jackpot. The other
Deck the Diamond begins Friday Night at Day Air Ballpark
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons are excited to present a new magical holiday experience at Day Air Ballpark beginning Friday, November 14 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Day Air Ballpark: Deck the Diamond is a vibrant outdoor walk-thru holiday lights show with related holiday-themed activities. Click here to view a brief Deck
Dragons Veteran Salute Program, presented by CareSource Military & Veterans, Continues in 2026
DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons and CareSource Military & Veterans, a subsidiary of CareSource, are continuing their commitment for the Veteran Salute program, an initiative to honor, recognize, and support Miami Valley veterans at Dayton Dragons home games throughout 2026. This sponsorship is an extension of CareSource's commitment to
Dragons Diamond Club Event Center Now Open for Year-Round Bookings at Day Air Ballpark
Dayton, Ohio—The largest and most impactful addition to Day Air Ballpark since its original construction 25 years ago is now open and available for bookings! The Dragons conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 5 to officially open the new Dragons Diamond Club event center at Day Air Ballpark in
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation to Host 4th Annual Family Walk for the Cure--Dayton
Dayton, Ohio—The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) will host its 4th Annual Family Walk for the Cure on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd. in Dayton. The two-mile walk begins at 9:00 AM and raises awareness and funds for children affected by brain and