Win Big in the Dragons Holiday 50/50 Raffle
DAYTON, OHIO --- The Dayton Dragons Foundation has launched a special online 50/50 raffle presented by Day Air Credit Union, with proceeds benefitting Crayons to Classrooms. Starting Friday, December 1 through Thursday, December 14, 2023, one lucky fan will win 50% of the jackpot. The other half of the net
Former Dragons Rece Hinds, Jacob Hurtubise, & Christian Roa Added to Reds 40-Man Roster
Dayton, Ohio—Former Dayton Dragons Rece Hinds, Jacob Hurtubise, and Christian Roa were added to the Reds 40-man roster on Tuesday, protecting them from being selected by another club in the upcoming Major League Rule 5 Draft. The Reds roster is now at the 40-man limit. Hinds, a power-hitting outfielder with
Four 2023 Dragons Named as Reds Organization All-Stars
Dayton, Ohio—Four members of the 2023 Dayton Dragons have been named as Cincinnati Reds Organization All-Stars by MiLB.com, based on their performances this past season. Additionally, five Dragons players from previous years were among the 11 players selected from the Reds farm system. The full story on the Reds Organization
Game-Worn Dragons, Bengals Jerseys in On-Line Auction
Dayton, Ohio—Numerous game-worn jerseys are now available in an on-line auction that will continue until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3. Jerseys in the auction include the following: - Numerous autographed jerseys of current and former Cincinnati Bengals players from this summer’s Logan Wilson Celebrity All-Star Game at Day Air
Dragons to Conduct Auditions for Green Team, Mascot Performers, On-Field Hosts
DAYTON, OHIO—The Dayton Dragons are conducting auditions for several professional entertainment positions with the team. The Dragons are holding auditions for the Green Team, mascot performers, and on-field entertainment hosts for the 2024 season. The Dragons are seeking fun, energetic, and enthusiastic performers for these positions. What is the Green
Dragons to Install Major League-Quality Playing Surface for 2024 at Day Air Ballpark
DAYTON, OHIO—The Dayton Dragons today announced plans for a complete reconstruction of the playing surface at Day Air Ballpark, including grass, infield mix, warning tracks, drainage and irrigation, and field/bullpen mounds. The field replacement project will be completed by The Motz Group, a Southwest Ohio company that has previously completed
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation to Host Walk at Day Air Ballpark on Saturday, October 21
Dayton, Ohio—Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 8:30 AM, the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) is hosting the CBTF Family Walk to End Brain Tumors at Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45402. In addition to the two-mile walk, CBTF will celebrate local families’ courage, strength and leadership
Dragons Congratulate Cincinnati Reds on Exciting 2023 Season
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons organization extends congratulations to the Cincinnati Reds on an exciting 2023 season that featured many great moments. With a roster filled with many of the top rookies in Major League Baseball, the Reds exceeded the expectations of most prognosticators by battling for a playoff berth into
Dragons Rank #2 in All Minor Leagues in 2023 Attendance
Dayton, Ohio—Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the final attendance rankings for the recently-completed 2023 season. The Dayton Dragons finished the year with a per-game attendance average of 7,885 to rank second in all Minor League Baseball. The Dragons finished with an attendance total of 520,433 over 66 home dates.
Day Air Ballpark to Host Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, Sept. 30
WHAT: The 2023 Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place this Saturday, September 30 WHEN: Pre-walk activities start at 8:30 a.m.,the Promise Garden Ceremony begins at 9:40 a.m., and the Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at alz.org/walkmiamivalley. There is also an option
Baseball America Selects 2023 Dragon Blake Dunn as Reds Minor League Player of the Year
Dayton, Ohio—Blake Dunn, star outfielder for the Dayton Dragons over the first two months of the 2023 season, has been selected by Baseball America as the Cincinnati Reds Minor League Player of the Year. Baseball America is the trade publication for Minor League Baseball and has covered the sport for
Seven Former Dragons Selected to Play in Prestigious Arizona Fall League
Dayton, Ohio—Seven former Dayton Dragons players have been announced by Major League Baseball as participants in the prestigious Arizona Fall League. Teams in the AFL will begin their seasons on Monday, October 2 and continue toward the championship game on November 11. Reds prospects in the Arizona Fall League have
Dragons Receive First Place Honors in Three Categories in "Best of Dayton" Contest
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons were winners in three categories in the 2023 “Best of Dayton” contest, presented by the Dayton Daily News and Dayton.com. The Dragons were selected for first place in these categories: - Best Attraction - Best Family Fun Destination - Best Sporting Event Click here for the
Day Air Ballpark to Host American Heart Association Heart Walk on Sept. 23, Walk to Defeat ALS on Sept. 24
Dayton, Ohio – Day Air Ballpark will host the American Heart Association's Greater Dayton Heart Walk on Saturday, September 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m., and the Walk to Defeat ALS®! on Sunday, September 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m. News releases for each event are here: American Heart Association's Great Dayton
Edwin Arroyo Selected as MWL's Top Prospect in 2023; Julian Aguiar Also Honored
Dayton, Ohio—Minor League Baseball today announced its official 2023 Midwest League Full-Season All-Star Team and player awards, and the Dayton Dragons were well-represented. Shortstop Edwin Arroyo, who spent the entire season with the Dragons, was named the league’s “Top MLB Prospect” and was also named as the MWL’s all-star shortstop
Dragons Announce Game Times for 2024 Season
DAYTON, OHIO- The Dayton Dragons today announced game times for their 66-game home schedule at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District in 2024. The list of dates and opponents was previously announced. Click here to view the 2024 Dragons schedule with times, dates, and opponents
Dragons Strength & Conditioning Coach Joel Canacoo Wins Leaguewide Award
DAYTON, OHIO – Joel Canacoo, the strength and conditioning coach for the Dayton Dragons, has been selected as the PBSCCS Midwest League Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for 2023. The PBSCCS (Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society) was founded by Major League Baseball in 1996 to advance
Dragons Score 4 in 8th to Win, Post Winning Record for Third Straight Year
Dragons 4, Fort Wayne 2 Click here for the box score Dayton (R-H-E): 4-11-1; Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 2-8-2 Win: Myles Gayman (7-2); Loss: Will Varmette (0-1); Save: Donovan Benoit (3) HR: Dayton: None HR: Fort Wayne: None Dayton, Ohio—Hector Rodriguez delivered a two-run triple to key a four-run eighth inning
Fort Wayne Cracks 5 Home Runs in Win over Dragons; Last Game of 2023 is Sunday at 1:10
Fort Wayne 7, Dragons 1 Click here for the box score Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 7-9-2; Dayton (R-H-E): 1-4-0 Win: Austin Krob (5-3); Loss: Carson Rudd (5-8); Save: Carter Loewen (3) HR: Dayton: None HR: Fort Wayne: Kervin Pichardo, 2 (7th, 0 on base in fifth inning; 8th, 0 on base
Dragons Fall to Fort Wayne on Friday, 7-1
Fort Wayne 7, Dragons 1 Click here for the box score Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 7-12-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 1-3-0 Win: Ethan Routzahn (3-2); Loss: Hunter Parks (3-7); Save: None HR: Dayton: None HR: Fort Wayne: Carlos Luis (7th, 1 on base in seventh inning). Dayton, Ohio—Four Fort Wayne pitchers combined to
Stewart's Walk-Off Home Run Keeps Dragons Playoff Hopes Alive
Dragons 4, Fort Wayne 3 Click here for the box score Dayton (R-H-E): 4-7-1; Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 3-5-1 Win: Donovan Benoit (1-2); Loss: Will Geerdes (1-4); Save: None HR: Dayton: Trey Faltine (3rd, 0 on base in third inning); Sal Stewart (2nd, 0 on base in ninth inning). HR: Fort
Fort Wayne Breaks 8-8 Tie in 9th to Top Dragons Despite Huge Nights for Ibarra & Jorge
Fort Wayne 13, Dragons 9 Click here for the box score Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 13-15-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 9-11-0 Win: Carter Loewen (5-0); Loss: Zach Maxwell (3-2); Save: None HR: Dayton: Carlos Jorge (3rd, 3 on base in third inning); Ruben Ibarra, 2 (17th, 2 on base in fourth inning; 18th,
Dragons Games on TV Friday & Sunday on Dayton's CW
DAYTON, OHIO—Dayton Dragons games on Friday, September 8 and Sunday, September 10 will be televised live from Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District on Dayton’s CW. The Dragons will battle the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the High-A affiliates of the San Diego Padres, on both dates.
Ibarra Blasts Grand Slam in Big Dragons Win
Dragons 10, Fort Wayne 4 Click here for the box score Dayton (R-H-E): 10-12-0; Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 4-4-0 Win: Chris McElvain (2-2); Loss: Edwuin Bencomo (2-4); Save: None HR: Dayton: Sal Stewart (1st, 1 on base in fifth inning); Ruben Ibarra (16th, 3 on base in seventh inning); Hayden Jones
DRAGONS ANNOUNCE 2024 SCHEDULE
DRAGONS ANNOUNCE 2024 SCHEDULE The 24th season of Dragons baseball will start on Friday, April 5. DAYTON, OHIO – The Dayton Dragons today announced their game schedule for the 2024 season, the Dragons 24th year of professional baseball. The Dragons 2024 Opening Day will be on Friday, April 5 at