Dayton Dragons

Dayton Dragons
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassHigh-A (2021–present)
Previous classesClass A (2000–2020)
LeagueMidwest League (1988–present)
DivisionEast Division
Major league affiliations
TeamCincinnati Reds (1999–present)
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Division titles (6)
  • 1988
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 2001
  • 2011
  • 2021
Second-half titles (1)
  • 2024
Team data
NameDayton Dragons (2000–present)
Previous names
  • Rockford Reds (1999)
  • Rockford Cubbies (1995–1998)
  • Rockford Royals (1993–1994)
  • Rockford Expos (1988–1992)
ColorsBlack, medium green, light gray, white
       
MascotsHeater, Gem, and Wink
BallparkDay Air Ballpark (2000–present)
Previous parks
Marinelli Field (1988–1999)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Palisades Arcadia Baseball LLC
General managerRobert Murphy
ManagerVince Harrison Jr
Websitemilb.com/dayton

The Dayton Dragons are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. They are located in Dayton, Ohio, and play their home games at Day Air Ballpark. In 2011, they broke the record for most consecutive sellouts by a professional sports team, selling out their 815th consecutive game, breaking the record formerly held by the Portland Trail Blazers.[1][2]

The Dragons came to Dayton in 2000 as the franchise was relocated from Rockford, Illinois. The franchise was previously known as the Rockford Expos (then Royals, Cubbies, and Reds). In 2021, the Dragons and 11 other teams that had previously competed in the Midwest League entered the High-A Central as Major League Baseball completed a large restructuring of Minor League Baseball.[3] This was a temporary name change, with the historical "Midwest League" moniker returning for the 2022 season.[4]

  1. ^ "Dragons Break All-Time Sports Sell-Out Record". Dayton Dragons News. Milb.com. April 18, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Dayton Dragons Break Sellout Record". WHIOtv.com. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  3. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.