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2024 Dragons Cam Collier, Sal Stewart, & Hector Rodriguez get Reds Spring Training Invitations

Sal Stewart Celebrates a Walk-Off Home Run in 2023 at Day Air Ballpark
January 22, 2025

Dayton, Ohio—Three members of the 2024 Dayton Dragons and six other former Dragons from previous years are on the list of minor league players invited to participate in Major League spring training with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds have invited infielders Cam Collier and Sal Stewart along with outfielder Hector

Dayton, Ohio—Three members of the 2024 Dayton Dragons and six other former Dragons from previous years are on the list of minor league players invited to participate in Major League spring training with the Cincinnati Reds.

The Reds have invited infielders Cam Collier and Sal Stewart along with outfielder Hector Rodriguez, all key members of the 2024 Dragons playoff club, to Major League spring training camp as non-roster players. Additionally, infielders Edwin Arroyo and Ivan Johnson, catcher Michael Trautwein, and pitchers Chase Petty, Jose Acuña, and Zach Maxwell, all former Dragons, have also been invited. Pitcher Chase Burns, the Reds first round draft pick in 2024, and potentially a member of the Dragons 2025 opening day roster, also was invited as a non-roster player.

There are 22 former Dragons who will go to spring training with the Reds as members of the team’s 40-man Major League roster. Those players include infielders Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Noelvi Marte, and Tyler Callihan; catcher Tyler Stephenson; outfielders TJ Friedl, Stuart Fairchild, Blake Dunn, Rece Hinds, and Jacob Hurtubise; and pitchers Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz, Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft, Rhett Lowder, Tony Santillan, Julian Aguiar, Connor Phillips, Lyon Richardson, Luis Mey, and Carson Spiers.

The Reds will conclude their spring training schedule with a game at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, the 25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds presented by Winsupply, on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:10 pm. The game will feature the Reds against a team consisting of their minor league prospects. The Reds will open their 2025 season two days later, on Thursday, March 27 against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 pm. Reds pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Goodyear, Arizona on February 12. The Reds open their spring training schedule in Arizona on February 22.

Dragons season ticket holders, suite lease holders, and sponsors will be contacted soon by the Dragons for first buying opportunities to the 25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds, presented by Winsupply. Fans wanting ticket information for the game may click here to be contacted once tickets become available for the general public.

The Dragons open the 2025 season on April 4 at the West Michigan Whitecaps, with their home opener scheduled for April 8 at 7:05 pm against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Day Air Ballpark.

Fans may contact the Dragons regarding season ticket plans, group outings at Day Air Ballpark, and hospitality options including Boost Engagement Luxury Suites, Party Decks, and the Kona Big Wave Dragons Lair. The most popular season ticket plans are 8-game and 16-game packages, which are great for families, empty nesters, young adults, and small businesses. Half-season and full-season packages are also available. The packages are loaded with benefits.

Go to this link for more information on season tickets: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/seasontickets

Go to this link for more information on group outings and hospitality options: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/groupoutings

Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 7: Starting Pitchers

5:25 PM EDT

The Dayton Dragons are in their final week of spring training as the battles continue for roster spots in Goodyear, Arizona. With a 30-player roster limit, final decisions will be made by the Cincinnati Reds over the next few days before the club arrives in Dayton early next week. The

New Dragons Ownership Visits Dayton to Celebrate Start of 25th Season

Peter Freund, CEO Of Diamond Baseball Holdings, Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch at Reds Game
4:31 PM EDT

DAYTON, OHIO – As the Dayton Dragons welcomed fans to Day Air Ballpark on Tuesday night to begin the Dragons 25th season, the club’s new ownership group, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), who acquired the team earlier this month, was in attendance to celebrate the occasion alongside the community. Peter Freund,

Reds Prospects Edge Reds in Spring Training Finale in Dayton

March 25, 2025

Reds Prospects 7, Reds 5 March 25, 2025 Click here for the box score Reds Prospects (R-H-E): 7-9-0 Cincinnati Reds (R-H-E): 5-9-2 Win: Luis Mey Loss: Lyon Richardson Save: Reiver Sanmartin HR: Reds Prospects: Will Banfield (1 on base in third inning); Will Benson (1 on base in third inning).

Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 6: Outfielders

March 21, 2025

The Dayton Dragons continue preparations for their historic 25th season at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons home Opening Night game is set for Tuesday, April 8 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road in 2025,

Ticket Sales begin Today for Dayton Flyers vs Wright State Raiders at Day Air Ballpark on April 29

March 21, 2025

DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons have announced that ticket sales are now underway for the 2025 matchup between the University of Dayton Flyers and the Wright State Raiders at the home of the Dragons, Day Air Ballpark. The Flyers will meet the Raiders on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00

Day Air Ballpark to Open Early for Reds Batting Practice on March 25

25TH Season Celebration Game presented by Winsupply
March 20, 2025

DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons announced today that fans with tickets to the 25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds presented by Winsupply on Tuesday, March 25 at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton can arrive early and watch the Reds take batting practice. Gates will open at 4:00 pm

Dragons Single-Game Ticket Sales Now Underway

March 17, 2025

DAYTON, OHIO – Single-game ticket sales for Dayton Dragons 2025 home games will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19. The Dragons 25th Opening Night is set for Tuesday, April 8 when they host the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Day Air Ballpark at 7:05 pm. Single-game tickets for Dragons

Dayton Dragons 2025 Team Preview: Part 5—The Third Basemen

March 18, 2025

Several former Dayton Dragons players performed well for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night in the Reds spring breakout game against the Milwaukee Brewers, a game that was nationally televised on the MLB Network and spotlighted top prospects from both teams. Sal Stewart, a key member of the 2024 Dragons,

Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 4: Shortstops

March 17, 2025

The Dayton Dragons continue preparations for their historic 25th season at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons home Opening Night game is set for Tuesday, April 8 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons will officially open their season on the road in 2025,

Dayton Dragons Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner

March 13, 2025

DAYTON, OHIO (March 13, 2025) – Palisades Arcadia Baseball LLC, led by Nick Sakellariadis, Greg Rosenbaum and Mike Savit, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell the Dayton Dragons to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with

Dragons Kids Club is Back in 2025

Dragons Kids Club presented by Hot Head Burritos
March 13, 2025

DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons Kids Club returns in 2025 with a special celebration of 25 years of Dayton Dragons baseball with a unique, Limited Edition Dragons pullover jersey. The full package of the Dragons Kids Club is just $34.99 per child and carries a total value of over

Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 3: Second Basemen

March 12, 2025

As spring training continues in Goodyear, Arizona, the Dayton Dragons continue to look ahead to their 25th season in 2025. The entire season will be a celebration of the Dragons rich history, and it will kick off with a special game on March 25 at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton

Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 2: First Basemen

March 10, 2025

As the spring calendar marches forward, so does the progression toward the start of the 2025 baseball season for the Dayton Dragons. Today, the Dragons and the two other Cincinnati Reds farm clubs, Chattanooga and Daytona, open their spring training schedules with games against other minor league workout groups, while

Dragons 2025 Team Preview, Part 1: Catchers

March 6, 2025

The Dayton Dragons will celebrate a special year in 2025, their 25th season of operation as a Cincinnati Reds affiliate in the Midwest League. The Dragons annual home “Opening Night” game is set for Tuesday, April 8 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The

Ticket Sales Underway for 25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds presented by Winsupply

Reds Play in Dayton on March 25 at Day Air Ballpark
March 5, 2025

Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons have announced that ticket sales for the 25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds presented by Winsupply are underway. Tickets may be purchased via the Dragons Box Office, via phone, or through Ticketmaster (see options to purchase tickets below). Tickets may also be purchased directly at

Pitchers & Catchers Report to Spring Training; Dragons Ticket Plans Available Now

February 11, 2025

Dayton, Ohio—The start of the 2025 baseball season has reached a milestone date. Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training in Goodyear, Arizona and will conduct their first workout of the season tomorrow. The Reds will open their spring schedule on February 22 and conclude the spring

Dayton Flyers to Battle Wright State Raiders at Day Air Ballpark on April 29

February 5, 2025

DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons are excited to announce that the University of Dayton baseball team will host Wright State University at Day Air Ballpark in 2025. The Flyers will meet the Raiders on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of the Dayton Dragons. Gates will

Nine Questions with Dragons Manager Vince Harrison Jr.

February 4, 2025

Vince Harrison Jr. served as manager of the Dayton Dragons in 2024 and will return in the same role in 2025. In 2024, Harrison guided the Dragons to a record of 74-58 (.561) as the team won a Second Half division title for the first time since 2011 and qualified

Vince Harrison Jr. Returning to Lead Dragons 2025 Coaching Staff

Dragons Announce Coaching Staff for 25th Season in Dayton
January 23, 2025

Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons announced their 2025 coaching staff today, as assigned by the Cincinnati Reds. Vince Harrison Jr.—Manager Willie Blair—Pitching Coach Troy Gingrich—Hitting Coach Peterson Plaz—Coach Lauren Powers—Athletic Trainer Dominic Cothern—Strength & Conditioning Coach Hunter Rickard—Video & Tech Specialist TBA—Performance Coach Vince Harrison Jr. will return to the Dragons

Reds and Dragons Say Thanks to Fans with Reds Spring Training Game at Day Air Ballpark

25th Season Celebration Game with the Reds presented by Winsupply on March 25
January 16, 2025

Dayton, Ohio—In conjunction with the 25th season of Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball in 2025, the Dragons and their Major League affiliate, the Cincinnati Reds, will say thank you to Dragons fans when the Reds close out their spring training schedule with a game at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton. The

Win Big in the Dragons Holiday 50/50 Raffle

November 27, 2024

DAYTON, OHIO --- The Dayton Dragons Foundation has launched a special online 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefitting The Dayton Dragons Foundation. Starting Friday, November 29 through Thursday, December 12, 2024, one lucky fan will win 50% of the jackpot. The other half of the net proceeds will benefit The Dayton

Former Dayton Dragons Luis Mey, Tyler Callihan Added to Reds 40-Man Roster

November 20, 2024

DAYTON, OHIO—Former Dayton Dragons Luis Mey and Tyler Callihan were added yesterday to the Cincinnati Reds 40-man roster. Yesterday was the deadline for Major League teams to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from being selected by another club in the Rule 5 draft in December. Mey

2024 Dragons Pitcher Luis Mey Named AFL Relief Pitcher of the Year

November 18, 2024

DAYTON, OHIO—Luis Mey, a hard-thrower pitcher who spent the first three months of the 2024 season with the Dayton Dragons, has been honored as the “Relief Pitcher of the Year” in the Arizona Fall League. Mey (pronounced MAY) broke the all-time record for fastest pitch thrown at Day Air Ballpark

Baseball America List of Reds Top-10 Prospects for 2025 Includes Five Former Dragons, Five More on the Way

November 14, 2024

DAYTON, OHIO—Baseball America, the trade publication for Minor League Baseball, has announced its annual list of top-10 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Selection to the top-10 prospect list is a notable achievement for any player among the approximately 175 minor leaguers in the Reds system. Rhett Lowder, who in