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Dirty Birds Announce Front Office Promotions and Additions

Dirty Birds Announce Front Office Promotions and Additions

Front Office Promotions and Changes for Full-Time Staff Charleston, WV (February 20, 2023) – The Charleston Dirty Birds announce numerous changes and promotions within the full-time front office staff. The realignments and promotions are designed to strengthen the organization and continue the franchise’s on-field successes. “We are tremendously proud of our organization’s accomplishments, both on and off the field, the last two years,” said Dirty Birds’ Owner and CEO, Andy Shea. “Our staff has been a key asset to our success, and we look forward to their continued contributions and impact in their new roles.” In addition to Jeremy Taylor being promoted to...

MEC Baseball Tournament Moves to GoMart Ballpark

MEC Baseball Tournament Moves to GoMart Ballpark

GoMart Ballpark to Host 2023 MEC Championship Tournament May 10-May 14 CHARLESTON, WV (February 16, 2023) – The Mountain East Conference announced today an agreement with the City of Charleston, the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Charleston Dirty Birds that will bring the MEC Baseball Championship to GoMart Ballpark beginning in 2023. The agreement extends through 2027. The 2023 MEC Baseball Championship will be held May 10-14. “The City of Charleston, its CVB, and the Dirty Birds have been terrific partners throughout the bid process and we look forward to collaborating with them as we bring this championship experience to an...

Dirty Birds Announce 2023 Regular Season Game Times

Dirty Birds Announce 2023 Regular Season Game Times

DIRTY BIRDS ANNOUNCE 2023 REGULAR SEASON GAME TIMES    Sunday Game Times Changed to 4:05    CHARLESTON, WV (February 9, 2023) – The Charleston Dirty Birds announce the full-slate of home game times ahead of the upcoming 2023 season. Sunday game times at GoMart Ballpark have moved back an hour to 4:05. The full schedule with times and locations can be found here.    The Dirty Birds start the 2023 season on the road in Staten Island on April 28 before returning to Charleston for their home opener on Tuesday, May 9 against the Lancaster Barnstormers with a 6:35 first pitch.     “We...

Diego Goris Headlines First Wave of Dirty Birds Added to the 2023 Roster

Diego Goris Headlines First Wave of Dirty Birds Added to the 2023 Roster

  DIEGO GORIS HEADLINES FIRST WAVE OF DIRTY BIRDS ADDED TO THE 2023 ROSTER  The Dirty Birds Add the First Four Players to the 2023 Roster  CHARLESTON, WV (January 23, 2023) – The Charleston Dirty Birds announce four players joining the 2023 roster. Popular infielder, Diego Goris, is returning to Charleston for the 2023 season. Goris started his career in the Dominican Summer League with the Pittsburgh Pirates and played in the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres organizations. With 295 at-bats in 2022, he slashed .251/ .288/ .312 during his first season in Charleston.  “We are extremely thrilled to have Diego...

Testa, Coromato, Milian Named Dirty Birds Coaching Staff

Testa, Coromato, Milian Named Dirty Birds Coaching Staff

TESTA, COROMATO, MILIAN NAMED DIRTY BIRDS COACHING STAFF  Joe Testa, Anthony Coromato and Eddy Milian Signed as Coaching Staff for the 2023 Season  Charleston, WV (January 9, 2023) – The Charleston Dirty Birds announce three familiar faces returning to Charleston for the 2023 season. Joe Testa will join Field Manager, Billy Horn, as the Pitching Coach while Anthony Coromato and Eddy Milian will be the Dirty Birds’ Bench Coach and Bullpen Coach.  Joe Testa returns to Charleston for a third season and will be on the active-player roster for the Dirty Birds. After pitching in the starting rotation in 2021, he returned in 2022 pitching 67 innings...

Billy Horn Returns As Manager for 2023

Billy Horn Returns As Manager for 2023