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The Charleston Dirty Birds are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Charleston, West Virginia, they are a member of the Atlantic League.

Charleston Dirty Birds Close 2025 with a Strong Impact on the Field and in the Community

January 8, 2026 - Charleston, WV - The 2025 Charleston Dirty Birds season came to a close in September, but the team's impact in the community continues well beyond the final out. This year, the Dirty Birds welcomed over 300,000 fans through the gates at GoMart Ballpark highlighting the growing excitement and continued support from the surrounding community. Beyond the ballpark, the Dirty Birds remained deeply committed to giving back. Dusty and members of the front office staff participated in more than 130 community events, dedicating ov... Full Story

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

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

Light the Night to Celebrate Kwanzaa, Honor Kitty Dooley, and Support YWCA-Charleston Special Event Planned for Friday, December 26

December 5, 2025 - Charleston, WV - In conjunction with the 2.5-million-light holiday spectacle, the Charleston Dirty Birds will host a special fundraiser benefiting YWCA Charleston in honor of long-time community leader Katherine "Kitty" Dooley. As a featured event within the Salango Law Light the Night, sponsored by GoMart, this celebration will take place on the first day of Kwanzaa-Friday, December 26-and will include a community tribute to Kitty Dooley's enduring legacy in Charleston and beyond. Guests who wish to celebrate, honor Kitt... Full Story

• Charleston Dirty Birds Close 2025 with a Strong Impact on the Field and in the Community - January 8, 2026
  
• Dirty Birds Increase Attendance and Community Impact for 2025 Light the Night - January 6, 2026
  
• Dirty Birds' James Nelson Is Named Indy Ball Player of the Year - December 17, 2025
  
• Light the Night to Celebrate Kwanzaa, Honor Kitty Dooley, and Support YWCA-Charleston Special Event Planned for Friday, December 26 - December 5, 2025
  
• Dirty Birds Collect Nearly 3,000 Pounds of Canned Food for Mountaineer Food Bank - November 26, 2025
  
• Dirty Birds, AARP WV Team up to Promote Greater Access and Mobility for Light the Night - November 24, 2025
  
• Dirty Birds' James Nelson Named Player of the Year - October 10, 2025
  
• Dirty Birds Shortstop Joseph Rosa and Third Baseman James Nelson Named ALPB Postseason All-Stars - October 8, 2025
  
• Dirty Birds Honored with ALPB Outstanding Club Community Service Award - October 6, 2025
  
• Former Charleston Catchers Leading Top Two American League Teams into MLB Playoffs - October 2, 2025
  
• Charleston Dirty Birds Close 2025 Season with Rising Attendance and Strong Community Impact - September 24, 2025
  
• Ghost Peppers Sizzle in Charleston, Take Down Dirty Birds, 7-1 - September 12, 2025
  
• McKeithan, Crook Fuel Gastonia's 13-4 Rout of Dirty Birds - September 11, 2025
  
• Wylie, Crook Power Gastonia Past Dirty Birds, 6-3 - September 10, 2025
  
• Charleston Dirty Birds 2026 Baseball Schedule Is Announced - September 10, 2025
  
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League: Atlantic League
Home: Charleston, West Virginia
Class: Independent
Website: Charleston Dirty Birds site
Schedule: Full Charleston Dirty Birds Schedule Statistics: Full Charleston Dirty Birds Statistics

Thu., Sep 18	W	Charleston 3 at High Point 2	Final
Wed., Sep 17	L	Charleston 1 at High Point 8	Final
Tue., Sep 16	L	Charleston 5 at High Point 12	Final
Sun., Sep 14	L	Gastonia 14 at Charleston 12	Final
Sat., Sep 13	L	Gastonia 10 at Charleston 4	Final
Fri., Sep 12	L	Gastonia 7 at Charleston 1	Final
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• Atlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds' Nelson is BA's indy-ball player of the year - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (December 18)
  
• Dirty Birds' James Nelson named Atlantic League's top player - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 18)
  
• Commentary: Not surprising that Charlies nostalgia keeps growing - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 12)
  
• Area roundup: UC sweeps MEC men's, women's golf tournament titles - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 9)
  
• Area roundup: WVSU's Karam claims MEC weekly award - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (October 8)
  
• Area roundup: Dirty Birds end baker's-dozen-long skid in season finale - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 19)
  
• Area roundup: Winfield claims Cardinal Conference golf title - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 18)
  
• Area roundup: High Point roughs up Dirty Birds to begin final series - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 17)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia stymies Charleston offense with 12 punchouts - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 13)
  
• Area roundup: Gastonia routs Dirty Birds, clinches second-half division title - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 12)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia sends Charleston to seventh-straight loss - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 11)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Ghost Peppers rip Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 10)
  
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