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 highest honor as 2024 ALPB Player of the Year for becoming the first and only...

Special event planned for Friday, Dec. 26   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 Kitty’s remarkable life, and support YWCA Charleston may purchase admission tickets to the...

ALPB to Offer Fans “Better Baseball, Better Broadcasts, Better Value” (New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2025) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) today announced an agreement with HomeTeam Network (HTN), making the end-to-end sports streaming platform its new digital broadcast partner and offering a 50% savings compared to previous ALPB streaming platforms.   “We can’t wait to begin the partnership with HomeTeam Network,” said Atlantic League President Rick White. “Our goal is to offer fans better-quality broadcasts that align with our efforts to provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment. In short, better baseball, better broadcasts, and better value. We look forward...

Charleston, WV – On Monday, the Dirty Birds partnered with Mountaineer Food Bank to collect canned food items. If a patron brought three canned food items, they received free admission to Light the Night.   This year, Mountaineer Food Bank collected 2,977 pounds of food at the gates with over 500 people receiving free admission for donating. This food is enough to feed over 80 families for a week and about 2,500 individual meals. This is over double the amount of food donated during 2024 Light the Night.   "I've been in this industry for over two decades and I've...

CHARLESTON, WV (November 26, 2025) — Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night Presented by GoMart is excited to announce the return of Sensory-Friendly Nights, designed to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities.  “Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night has always been about creating joy for everyone in the community,” said Ben Salango. “For children with special needs, having a holiday experience that feels safe, calm and welcoming makes all the difference and we’re proud to provide a space where they can truly enjoy the tradition.” Sensory-Friendly Nights are scheduled for December 2, December 9, December...