Win Big in the Dragons Holiday 50/50 Raffle
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
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
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
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
Dragons to Conduct Auditions for Mascot Performers, Green Team, On-Field Hosts for 2025
DAYTON, OHIO—The Dayton Dragons are conducting auditions for several professional entertainment positions with the team. The Dragons are holding auditions for mascot performers, the Green Team, and on-field entertainment hosts for the 2025 season. The Dragons are seeking fun, energetic, and enthusiastic performers for these positions. Candidates must be at
Former Dragons Hitting Coach Alex Pelaez Added to Reds Coaching Staff
DAYTON, OHIO – Former Dayton Dragons hitting coach Alex Pelaez has been named to the 2025 coaching staff of the Cincinnati Reds under the leadership of new Reds manager Terry Francona. Pelaez becomes the seventh Dragons coach or manager to go on to coach in the major leagues. A total
Dragons Clubhouse Manager Aiden Reverman Wins Midwest League Award
DAYTON, OHIO—Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the winners of the Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year Awards for each of the full season Minor Leagues. Aiden Reverman of the Dayton Dragons was named Midwest League Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year.
Dragons Veteran Salute Program, Presented by CareSource Military & Veterans, Continues in 2025
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 select Dayton Dragons home games throughout the 2025 season. This sponsorship is an extension of
CBTF Family Walk at Day Air Ballpark on Saturday, Oct. 26
Dayton, Ohio—The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) is excited to announce the CBTF Family Walk for the Cure, raising awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric brain tumors. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 am at Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd. Go
Dragons Announce 2025 Schedule with Dates, Game Times
DAYTON, OHIO- The Dayton Dragons today announced their home schedule with game times for the 2025 season. The Dragons will again host 66 regular season home games at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District in 2025. The Dragons home opening night game in 2025 is
Dayton Dragons 2024 Organization & Team Season Review
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons 24th season of professional baseball featured many great highlights, both on and off the field. Here is a summary of the season. View a complete recap of the season here: https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/gpx7ldhkdtvjodgqmgmf.pdf
Dragons and Edison State Community College to Host Charger Country Showcase on Sunday
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons and Edison State Community College will host the Charger Country Showcase, a FREE softball and baseball doubleheader at Day Air Ballpark on Sunday, October 6. Gates open to the public at 1:00 pm for the event, and no ticket is required for admittance. Edison State softball
Dragons Finish #3 in Attendance among 120 MiLB Teams
Dayton, Ohio—Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced the final attendance rankings for the recently-completed 2024 season. The Dayton Dragons finished the year with a per-game attendance average of 8,012 to rank third in all Minor League Baseball. The Dragons finished with an attendance total of 528,778 over 66 home dates. That
Baseball America Names Dragons Cam Collier as Reds Minor League Player of the Year
Dayton, Ohio—Dayton Dragons 2024 third baseman Cam Collier has been selected by Baseball America as their choice for Cincinnati Reds Minor League Player of the Year. Baseball America is the trade publication for Minor League Baseball and has covered the sport for more than 40 years, pioneering the creation of
Three Dragons Named to Midwest League All-Star Team
Dayton, Ohio—Minor League Baseball today announced its official 2024 Midwest League Full-Season All-Star Team and player awards, and three Dayton Dragons players were selected. Cam Collier (third baseman), Ethan O’Donnell (outfielder), and Sal Stewart (utility) were among a total of 16 MWL players selected (10 position players; 6 pitchers). Eight
Captains Edge Dragons 5-4 to End Dayton Playoff Run
Lake County 5, Dragons 4 (East Division Playoffs, Game 2) Click here for the box score Lake County (R-H-E): 5-7-2; Dayton (R-H-E): 4-7-1 Win: Adam Tulloch (1-0); Loss: Arij Fransen (0-1); Save: Allan Hernandez (1) HR: Dayton: None HR: Lake County: Jake Fox (1st, 0 on base in fourth inning);
Dragons Lose Lead in 9th, Fall to Captains in Playoff Opener
Lake County 4, Dragons 3 (East Division Playoffs, Game 1) Click here for the box score Lake County (R-H-E): 4-6-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 3-8-1 Win: Zach Jacobs (1-0); Loss: Simon Miller (0-1); Save: Shawn Rapp (1) HR: Dayton: None HR: Lake County: Angel Genao (1st, 0 on base in first inning).
Dayton Dragons and Day Air Credit Union to Host College Prep Night at Day Air Ballpark on September 25
DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Dragons and Day Air Credit Union will host College Prep Night, a FREE educational event for prospective college students at Day Air Ballpark on Wednesday, September 25 from 6 - 8 pm. College Prep Night is a one-stop college resource event to guide prospective college
Dayton Dragons Playoff Preview Presented by AES Ohio
On Tuesday, September 10, the Dayton Dragons will battle the Lake County Captains in game one of the Midwest League First Round Playoff Series at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. For a rundown of the great events happening during Tuesday's game, click HERE.
Loons Edge Dragons 6-5 in Regular Season Finale; Playoffs begin on Tuesday in Dayton
Great Lakes 6, Dragons 5 Click here for the box score Great Lakes (R-H-E): 6-6-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 5-6-2 Win: Livan Reinoso (7-4); Loss: Brody Jessee (8-3); Save: Garrett McDaniels (1) HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: None Midland, Mich.—The Great Lakes Loons scored three runs in the sixth inning to
Loons Shutout Dragons 3-0 on Saturday; Regular Season Ends Sunday before Dayton begins Playoff Action
Great Lakes 3, Dragons 0 Click here for the box score Great Lakes (R-H-E): 3-5-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 0-3-0 Win: Jose Rodriguez (3-4); Loss: Mason Pelio (0-4); Save: Jeisson Cabrera (2) HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: None Midland, Mich.—Great Lakes starting pitcher Jose Rodriguez fired six no-hit innings as the
Dragons Top Loons 4-1, Earn 40th Win of the 2nd Half Season
Dragons 4, Great Lakes 1 Click here for the box score Dayton (R-H-E): 4-7-2; Great Lakes (R-H-E): 1-4-0 Win: Simon Miller (3-2); Loss: Kelvin Ramirez (3-8); Save: John Murphy (8) HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: None Midland, Mich.—Four Dayton pitchers combined to allow just four hits and Ethan O’Donnell
Dragons Fall to Loons as Great Lakes Pitchers Fire 3-Hit Shutout
Great Lakes 7, Dragons 0 Click here for the box score Great Lakes (R-H-E): 7-13-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 1-3-2 Win: Garrett McDaniels (5-1); Loss: Brian Edgington (2-2); Save: None HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: Kyle Nevin (8th, 1 on base in third inning); Nick Biddison (7th, 1 on base in
Loons Top Playoff-Bound Dragons 6-3 on Wednesday
Great Lakes 6, Dragons 3 Click here for the box score Great Lakes (R-H-E): 6-5-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 3-6-0 Win: Livan Reinoso (6-4); Loss: Graham Osman (1-1); Save: Jacob Meador (1) HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: None Midland, Mich.—The Great Lakes Loons scored five runs in the fourth inning to
MWL Playoff Format Information with Dates, Schedule, Other Notes
The Dragons have qualified for the 2024 Midwest League playoffs as the East Division second half champion. Here is some additional information. The Midwest League playoffs feature two rounds. Both the first round (divisional series) and second round (championship series) are best-of-three. In both cases, the format will feature the