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DIRTY BIRDS, AARP TEAM UP FOR ‘MOBILITY FRIENDLY NIGHT’ THURSDAY EVENING

DIRTY BIRDS, AARP TEAM UP FOR ‘MOBILITY FRIENDLY NIGHT’ THURSDAY EVENING

Charleston, WV – November 18, 2024 - AARP-West Virginia and the Charleston Dirty Birds are working together to make it easier for people with mobility issues to enjoy the Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night, presented by Go-Mart. With expertise and assistance from the University of Charleston Occupational Therapy Department as well, Light the Night will host its first-ever Mobility Friendly Night this Thursday, November 21 from 5 to 9pm at GoMart Ballpark. "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with AARP to continue making Light The Night as accessible as possible for every single person,” said Charleston Dirty Birds...

SALANGO LAW DIRTY BIRDS LIGHT THE NIGHT PRESENTED BY GOMART ANNOUNCES NEW ATTRACTIONS AND PROMOTIONS

SALANGO LAW DIRTY BIRDS LIGHT THE NIGHT PRESENTED BY GOMART ANNOUNCES NEW ATTRACTIONS AND PROMOTIONS

SALANGO LAW DIRTY BIRDS LIGHT THE NIGHT PRESENTED BY GOMART ANNOUNCES NEW ATTRACTIONS AND PROMOTIONS   (Charleston, WV – November 1, 2024) – The Charleston Dirty Birds are excited to announce the newest additions to Salango Law Light the Night Presented by GoMart, which begins two weeks from today. This year’s event promises to be even brighter with the addition of 500,000 more lights, bringing the total to 2.5 million.   Families from all over can enjoy the newest rides, such as a carousel, ice bumper cars, the round-up, and a Rudoph-look-a-like mechanical reindeer. Kids can also enjoy more inflatables...

Dirty Birds Style: Unmissable Sports Moments

Dirty Birds Style: Unmissable Sports Moments

Every year, sports fans around the world look forward to a select group of events that define athletic excellence. Charleston Dirty Birds fans, whether you're cheering from the stands or following the action from home, this guide highlights the most iconic sporting events across a wide range of disciplines. From the NBA Finals to the Kentucky Derby, the world of sports offers something for everyone. As you plan your next big outing, don’t forget to use the promo code CDIRTYBIRDS5 on TicketSmarter for a special discount on tickets. Let’s explore each of these legendary events! Super Bowl Tickets The Super...

Dirty Birds’ Keon Barnum Named Player of the Year

Dirty Birds’ Keon Barnum Named Player of the Year

The First Baseman is the First Dirty Bird to be Given this Honor in the ALPB   (Charleston, WV – October 4, 2024) – Dirty Birds’ slugger Keon Barnum was named the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Player of the Year. This marks the first time a Dirty Birds player has received this honor in the Atlantic League.   On Wednesday, Barnum was announced as an Atlantic League Postseason All-Star, which was voted on by coaches, managers, and executives of the league. Those same voters elected Barnum to be the player who had the most impact on a game.    ...

Dirty Birds Centerfielder Jared Carr Named Defensive Player of the Year

Dirty Birds Centerfielder Jared Carr Named Defensive Player of the Year

Martinsburg Native earns Atlantic League Post-Season Award   (Charleston, WV – October 3, 2024) – Charleston Dirty Birds centerfielder and native West Virginian Jared Carr is not only the top centerfielder in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the league announced today that its coaches, managers and executives also named him the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year.  Of all the players whose defensive prowess was also recognized as part of the ALPB Drake All Defensive Team earlier this week, the people who paid the closest attention to defensive talent determined that Carr had the most impact on games.   “All...

Dirty Birds Catcher Rusber Estrada and First Baseman Keon Barnum Named ALPB Postseason All-Stars

Dirty Birds Catcher Rusber Estrada and First Baseman Keon Barnum Named ALPB Postseason All-Stars

(Charleston, WV – October 2, 2024) – Dirty Birds’ starting catcher Rusber Estrada and first baseman Keon Barnum were names to the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 2024 Postseason All-Star Team. Atlantic League coaches, managers, and executives vote on this award recognition of the best players at each position in the league this year.   Estrada led the league with most games played as a catcher with 101 games behind the plate. He also led the catchers in total chances and total put outs. He committed only seven errors with 941 total chances making his fielding percentage .993. The Venezuelan catcher...