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 […]
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Dragons break consecutive-sellout record
History was made last night at Fifth Third Field, as the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) notched their 815th consecutive sellout and broke a professional-sports record held by the Portland Trail Blazers. A crowd of 8,688 was on hand to see the team snare the record. It’s truly amazing that a team playing […]
Dragons poised to shatter sellout record
Barring something totally unexpected this Saturday, the Dayton Dragons (Low Class A; Midwest League) will set the record for consecutive sellouts by a professional sports team, with all 7,230 seats filled at Fifth Third Field for the 815th straight time. The streak would break the sellout record set by the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers between […]
Mandalay officially takes control of OKC RedHawks
Mandalay Baseball Properties will hold a press conference today to formally announce it has closed on the purchase of the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). The purchase, as first reported on Ballpark Digest, gives Mandalay ownership of four minor-league teams and management deals with three more. (We’re not counting the Hagerstown Suns […]