We have personnel news today from the Dayton Dragons (High-A; Midwest League) covering the promotions of two key executives: Brandy Guinaugh and John Wallace. (more…)
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Specifics emerge on Dragons ballpark renovations
We’re seeing a list of specifics on the proposed Dayton Dragons ballpark renovations, with the price tag for a series of unglamorous upgrades to Day Air Ballpark now approaching $21.5 million. (more…)
City, Dayton Dragons tally costs of Day Air Ballpark renovations: $20 million
Faced with MLB-mandated ballpark improvements and necessary facility maintenance, the city of Dayton and Dayton Dragons (High-A; Midwest League) ownership are anticipating spending $20 million on Day Air Ballpark renovations. (more…)
Development on tap around Dayton Dragons home
It took longer than city officials and the team anticipated, but we’re seeing some long-awaited development popping up around Day Air Ballpark, home of the Dayton Dragons (High-A Central). (more…)
Dragons extend lease potentially through 2060
The Dayton Dragons (Class A; Midwest League) could be playing at Day Air Ballpark through 2060, as the team and the city agreed on three ten-year options kicking in when the current lease ends in 2030. (more…)
No changes in Cincinnati Reds affiliates for 2021
Another MLB team reporting no affiliate changes for 2021, as the Cincinnati Reds are inviting Louisville, Chattanooga, Daytona and Dayton as affiliates for 2021 and beyond. (more…)
New for 2020: Day Air Ballpark
The home of the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) has been renamed Day Air Ballpark, as the team announces a new naming-rights partnership with Day Air Credit Union. (more…)
2019 Ballpark Digest Executive of the Year: Robert Murphy
The Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) have been a model of success since beginning play in 2000, thanks to an operation led by team President Robert Murphy. For furthering that excellence in 2019, Murphy is being honored with the Executive of the Year citation in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
Dragons Postponed Game After Mass Shooting
Following a mass shooting in the city early Sunday morning in which a gunman killed nine people, the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) postponed their scheduled home game for that day. (more…)
Dragons Announce 20th Season Celebration Game
The Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) have announced the 20th Season Celebration Game on March 30, a unique kick-off to a milestone season. The game at Fifth Third Field will match the 2019 Dragons (“Team 20”) against a team of Dragons alumni who are still playing in the Cincinnati Reds minor league system. (more…)
Midwest League Unveils 2018 MiLB Award Nominees
The Low A Midwest League has announced its nominees for the 2018 Minor League Baseball postseason awards. The five prestigious awards include the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award, John Henry Moss Community Service Award, the Larry MacPhail Award, the John H. Johnson President’s Award, and Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award. (more…)
Dayton Dragons Maintain Long-Term Success
The story of the Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) is one that has unfolded for nearly 20 years. Since its launch in 2000, the club has sold out every home game it has played and has been credited with running a strong operation at Fifth Third Field. Now in their 19th season, the Dragons […]
Fifth Third Bank Donates Dragons Ticket Packages
The Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) have announced that Fifth Third Bank–naming rights sponsor for the team’s Fifth Third Field–has donated more than 100 season ticket packages to local charitable organizations for the 2018 season. (more…)