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Dirty Birds Increase Attendance and Community Impact for 2025 Light the Night

January 6, 2026 - Charleston, WV -For the third year in a row the Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night presented by GoMart had an increase in attendance and community impact. The overall attendance for the six-week event was over 100,000 customers with the nightly average attendance being the highest recorded during the three-year event. After being awarded the ALPB Outstanding Club Community Service Award for the team's work during baseball season, the Dirty Birds continued that trend during the Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night ... Full Story

Prospector Baseball Group Announces Leadership Promotions with the Lancaster Stormers

January 5, 2026 - Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) has announced the promotion of Michael Reynolds to Chief Executive Officer of the Lancaster Stormers and Alexandra Bunn to Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the club. Reynolds previously served as President and General Manager, while Bunn was Vice President of Baseball Operations. This year, both will celebrate their 10th summer with the Lancaster Stormers and Penn Medicine Park. "Both Mike and Alex have demonstrated exceptional passion, leadership, and commitment to this o... Full Story

Blue Crabs Announce Brett Jodie as 9th Manager in Team History

December 19, 2025 - Waldorf, MD - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced today the hiring of Brett Jodie as the team's new manager. Jodie brings extensive experience from both the Atlantic League and the American Association, including a championship title and seven playoff appearances. "Brett is a proven winner, in the Atlantic League and across baseball," commented Blue Crabs COO Byron Sackett. "We are excited to have him at the helm as we embark on this new chapter with the Blue Crabs." Jodie, 48, returns to the Atlantic League whe... Full Story

Dirty Birds' James Nelson Is Named Indy Ball Player of the Year

December 17, 2025 - Charleston, WV - Dirty Birds' fans enjoyed a unique opportunity in 2025 - to watch every day the best player in all of the independent baseball leagues in the country. Baseball America today is naming James Nelson as its "Independent Baseball Player of the Year." That means that professional baseball's most respected publication chose him as the best among all the players on 82 teams across nine leagues that are not directly affiliated with Major League Baseball teams. Nelson was already awarded the Atlantic League's high... Full Story

• Dirty Birds Increase Attendance and Community Impact for 2025 Light the Night - Charleston Dirty Birds (January 6)
  
• Christmas Tree Lane Presented by WellSpan Voting Winners Announced, Raising Thousands for Local Non-Profits - Lancaster Stormers (January 6)
  
• 2026 Kona Ice Birthday Party Packages on Sale January 7th - Long Island Ducks (January 5)
  
• Prospector Baseball Group Announces Leadership Promotions with the Lancaster Stormers - Lancaster Stormers (January 5)
  
• Blue Crabs Announce Brett Jodie as 9th Manager in Team History - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (December 19)
  
• Ducks Spread Holiday Cheer at Local Pediatric Units - Long Island Ducks (December 17)
  
• Dirty Birds' James Nelson Is Named Indy Ball Player of the Year - Charleston Dirty Birds (December 17)
  
• Ducks "Home Runs for Hunger" Benefits Three Local Organizations - Long Island Ducks (December 16)
  
• Waddle In Shop Opens for Shopping, Toy Drive - Long Island Ducks (December 13)
  
• Stan Cliburn Steps Down as Blue Crabs Manager - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (December 9)
  
• Blue Crabs Announce Additional 2026 Ticket Plans - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (December 5)
  
• Light the Night to Celebrate Kwanzaa, Honor Kitty Dooley, and Support YWCA-Charleston Special Event Planned for Friday, December 26 - Charleston Dirty Birds (December 5)
  
• Christmas Tree Lane at Penn Medicine Park - Lancaster Stormers (December 4)
  
• Limited Tickets Remain for WVU vs Penn State - Hagerstown Flying Boxcars (December 2)
  
• Atlantic League Announces Broadcast Partnership with HomeTeam Network - (December 2)
  
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• Blue Crabs name new GM and manager - Southern Maryland Newspapers (January 6)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds' Nelson is BA's indy-ball player of the year - Charleston Gazette-Mail (December 18)
  
• Former FerryHawks reliever signed by Blue Jays organization - Staten Island Advance (December 14)
  
• Atlantic League, FerryHawks announce new digital broadcasting partnership - Staten Island Advance (December 13)
  
• FerryHawks, Wu-Tang Clan deliver holiday hope through annual Turkey Drive - Staten Island Advance (November 27)
  
• Shane Turner to return to Flying Boxcars staff as bench coach, with former SI hitting coach in tow - NewsBreak - Hagerstown (November 26)
  
• Former Staten Island FerryHawk was first selection in new women's baseball loop - Staten Island Advance (November 22)
  
• Hagerstown Flying Boxcars name new manager for 2026 season - NewsBreak - Hagerstown (November 14)
  
• Four potential candidates for FerryHawks manager after team announces Mark Minicozzi's departure - Staten Island Advance (November 13)
  
• Meritus Park to Host WVU, Penn State - NewsBreak - Hagerstown (November 12)
  
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