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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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Charleston Dirty Birds Sensory Shed at GoMart Ballpark
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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

Fri., Jun 5		Charleston at York	6:30 p.m.
Thu., Jun 4		Charleston at York	6:30 p.m.
Wed., Jun 3	L	Charleston 6 at York 7	Final
Tue., Jun 2	L	Charleston 7 at York 11	Final
Sun., May 31	L	Charleston 2 at Gastonia 9	Final
Sat., May 30	L	Charleston 7 at Gastonia 10	Final
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• Atlantic League baseball: York hangs 6-spot to knock off Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (June 3)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds back in loss column at Gastonia - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 30)
  
• Area roundup: Dirty Birds rally to snap 8-game skid - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 29)
  
• Rockers win at Charleston - AtL High Point Enterpise (May 28)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Rockers rough up Dirty Birds, who lose eighth straight - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 28)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Rockers rev it up late to dust Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 27)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia roughs up Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 23)
  
• Atlantic League baseball: Dirty Birds drop doubleheader at Gastonia - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 21)
  
• Area roundup: Vikings bust up Hoover, one win from defending title - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 20)
  
• Area roundup: UC set for another softball rematch with Glenville State - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 16)
  
• Area roundup: UC knocks off Glenville State in NCAA softball opener - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 15)
  
• Area roundup: Irish girls win region track meet, boys take second - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 14)
  
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