Palisades Arcadia Baseball has completed the purchase of the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) from Mandalay Baseball Properties, with Palisades now owner and operator of the team. The agreement has been approved by the Midwest League and the offices of Minor League Baseball, and unopposed by the Office of the Commissioner of Major […]
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The Week That Was: July 6
The Dayton Dragons sale, remembering Lou Gehrig’s riveting “Luckiest Man” speech, and a tarp accident in Cedar Rapids were the top stories this week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Here are the top stories of this week, in order of popularity: Dayton Dragons sale announcedMLB to honor Lou Gehrig this weekendSeveral Kernels […]
Dayton Dragons sale announced
Another sale from the Mandalay Baseball Properties portfolio: the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) have been sold to Palisades Arcadia Baseball LLC, a group that includes veteran MiLB operator Michael Savit. The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approvals of the Midwest League, the offices of Minor League Baseball, and […]
Dayton hits historic milestone: 1,000 consecutive sellouts
The folks at Fifth Third Field run a veritable machine: the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) notched their 1,000th consecutive sellout Saturday. The team has long held the North American record for consecutive sold-out games, a record set on July 9, 2011 when the Dragons recorded their 815th straight sellout, surpassing the previous […]
Dragons tackle suite upgrades for 2014
Luxury suites at Fifth Third Field are being overhauled by the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest Leage) this offseason. The design process began in November and the renovation is expected to be completed by late-March. Fifth Third Field suites are being completely refurbished with new furniture, cabinetry, countertops, flooring including carpeting and ceramic tile, […]
Forbes: Placing a value on MiLB teams
Forbes Magazine has released a estimate of Minor League Baseball franchises values, with the Sacramento River Cats topping the list with a calculated worth of $38 million. The top ten teams and their valuations: Team Valuation Sacramento River Cats (PCL; AAA) $38 million Round Rock Express (PCL; AAA) $35 million Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL; AAA) […]
Mandalay Baseball Properties on the block
Mandalay Baseball Properties, a major owner of Minor League Baseball teams, is for sale, as investor Seaport Capital is selling its share of the Mandalay holding company. Manaday owns the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Class AAA; International League) with the New York Yankees, the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; […]
2012 Affiliated Attendance by Average
We conclude our listings of 2012 Minor League Baseball attendance with a ranking of the 176 teams by average, perhaps the most accurate way to assess the health of a team. This concludes our listing of 2012 attendance for affiliated teams. Summer-collegiate attendance has already been posted, with independent baseball covered after the Atlantic League season ends. […]
Dragons land 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game
The Dayton Dragons are hosting the 2013 Midwest League All-Star Game, when the best of the Low Class A circuit will gather at Fifth Third Field. The announcement was made jointly today by the Dayton Dragons and Midwest League President George Spelius. It will be the first time the Dragons have hosted the game since […]
KC Cougars officially dedicate Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
The Kane County Cougars (Low Class A; Midwest League) held a dedication ceremony for Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, becoming the fourth MiLB team to sell naming rights to the banking chain. The team held a dedication ceremony last night to officially mark the name change. The Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and the […]
What should Wilmington expect for new-ballpark attendance?
Mandalay Baseball Properties is projecting 350,000 fans showing up to Class A games at a new Wilmington (N.C.) ballpark. How realistic is this projection? As you’ll recall, Mandalay is working with the Atlanta Braves on a plan to bring in a High Class A Carolina League team to a new waterfront ballpark in Wilmington. Last […]
Dragons up for national award
The Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) are the first minor-league team to be nominated for the Professional Sports Team of the Year Award from SportsBusiness Journal. The Dragons are joined as finalists by the Texas Rangers (MLB), Boston Bruins (NHL), Stewart-Haas Racing (NASCAR) and Sporting Kansas City (MLS). The award honors one sports […]
Professional Sports Catering adds Dayton to portfolio
Professional Sports Catering, in conjunction with Mandalay Baseball Properties, announced today that PSC will manage the food and beverage operation at Fifth Third Field, home of the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League). “Dayton is one of the top MiLB franchises in the country,” said Tom Dickson, CEO of PSC. “We are excited about […]