TACO AND MARGARITA FESTIVAL COMES TO APPALACHIAN POWER PARK CHARLESTON, WV (May 16, 2022) – The Dirty Birds to host a taco and margarita festival on August 13th from 12pm-8pm at Appalachian Power Park. The festival will include specialty tacos, margaritas and live entertainment on the field with bands and

CHARLESTON, WV (April 8, 2022) – The fans have spoken and the Charleston Dirty Bird has been named Dusty via an online poll where over 2,000 fans voted to name the team’s coal dust covered mascot. The Charleston Dirty Birds announced on March 28, 2022 via social media that the

FREE admission Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17 at 12pm CHARLESTON, WV (March 29, 2022) – The Charleston Dirty Birds will return to Appalachian Power Park for two scheduled exhibition games against the Washington Black Sox on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 at 12pm. Both exhibition games

CHARLESTON DIRTY BIRDS TO DONATE PORTION OF MERCHANDISE SALES IN MARCH TO MARCH OF DIMES The Dirty Birds will donate 10 cents of every dollar sold of merchandise to March of Dimes for the remainder of March CHARLESTON, WV (March 8, 2022) – The Charleston Dirty Birds announce that for

CHARLESTON, WV (March 3, 2022) – The Charleston Dirty Birds announce six new players joining the 2022 Roster. Popular Infielder and 2021 Charleston Dirty Birds’ MVP, Alberto Callaspo is returning to Charleston for the 2022 season. Callaspo made his major league debut in 2006 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and has

The Charleston Dirty Birds announce six new players joining the 2022 Roster: catcher Alfredo Gonzalez, right handed pitcher Jordan Stephens, outfielder Anfernee Seymour, right handed pitcher Francisco Carrillo, right handed pitcher Tyler Wilson, and infielder Angel Garced. Alfredo Gonzalez, a catcher who played for the Chicago White Sox in 2018

(Feb. 2, 2022, New York) – The Atlantic League (ALPB) and its clubs today announced the introduction of Ballpark Pass, a new concept which will allow any full season ticket holder entry to any ballgame at any park throughout the Atlantic League. “Our clubs are universally excited about the potential

ATLANTIC LEAGUE RESTORES 60’6” PITCHING RUBBER DISTANCESuccessful Automated Ball - Strike Technology Migrates to Affiliated Minor League (January 13, 2022, New York, N.Y.) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) announced today that it will return the distance of the pitching rubber to its conventional 60’6” and will resume

The Charleston Dirty Birds announce seven new players joining the 2022 roster. Popular first baseman/DH Edwin Espinal is returning to the Dirty Birds for the 2022 season. Espinal returned to Charleston for the 2021 season after playing for the former West Virginia Power in 2014. Espinal had a productive first

The Charleston Dirty Birds will host a turkey giveaway to families just in time for the Christmas holiday. The event will take place at Appalachian Power Park on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 4pm. Families in need of a turkey for the holidays are invited to stop by Appalachian Power

TESTA, KELLY, COROMATO NAMED DIRTY BIRDS COACHING STAFF Joe Testa, Scott Kelly and Anthony Coromato signed as coaching staff for the 2022 season The Charleston Dirty Birds announced today that two familiar faces will be seen on the field and coaching staff for the 2022 season. Joe Testa and Scott

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (December 7, 2021) - The Charleston Dirty Birds announced today that Billy Horn will be the Manager of the Dirty Birds for the 2022 season. “We are thrilled to have someone with Billy’s experience and stellar reputation at the helm of the Dirty Birds for the 2022 season”

CHARLESTON DIRTY BIRDS RELEASE 2022 SEASON SCHEDULE Tuesday-Saturday games will now begin at 6:35pm, and Sunday games will start at 5:05pm. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (November 15, 2021) - The Charleston Dirty Birds have released their full schedule for the 2022 season, which includes 67 home games beginning Thursday, April 21, 2022.

ATLANTIC LEAGUE ADDS 10th TEAM FOR 2022 Kentucky Club To Share Legends Ballpark for League’s 24th Season (November 11, 2021, New York) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) announced today it has added a 10th team for 2022. Referred to as the Kentucky team (KY), the club will

Charleston Dirty Birds Hatched CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA BASEBALL HATCHED AS THE CHARLESTON DIRTY BIRDS On September 28th, the West Virginia Power has retired as the new name, logo and identity was revealed to a great Tuesday night crowd at Appalachian Power Park. You will see below, as our local sports

Due to present weather conditions and the forecast for the remainder of the day today’s scheduled 1:05 contest between the High Point Rockers and West Virginia Power at Appalachian Park has been postponed and will be made up as part of a Doubleheader on Tuesday, September 14th at 5:05 PM.

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WEST VIRGINIA POWER BASEBALL CHARLESTON, W.Va. (September 2, 2021) – West Virginia Power Baseball returned to Charleston, West Virginia for the 2021 season and fans have been enjoying the excitement of a nine-inning carnival all season. The carnival on social media surrounding the Power

Professional baseball’s return will coincide with Maryland Stadium Authority’s construction of a new multi-use sports and event facility in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. (New York, Sept. 1, 2021) – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) Board of Directors has approved the membership application of Downtown Baseball, LLC to join the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeremy Taylor, Senior Executive Director of Baseball and Stadium Operations Phone: 304‐344‐2287 E‐Mail: [email protected] Yet Another Power Player Has Contract Purchased RHP David Kubiak’s Purchased by the Texas Rangers August 26, 2021, Charleston, WV. — The Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of starting pitcher David

Relief Act would provide grants to eligible MiLB clubs

July, 20, 2021, Charleston, WV. — The San Francisco Giants have purchased the contract of starting pitcher Aaron Blair, while the Leones de Yucatan have purchased the contract of relief pitcher Edwin Quirarte. RHP Edwin Quirarte, who reached the Triple-A level with the San Francisco Giants in 2015, is the

SP Elih Villanueva, OF Jose Tabata, RP Jean Machi Purchased by Sultanes de Monterrey July, 9, 2021, Charleston, WV. — The Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League have purchased the contracts of three roster members the Power announced today. SP Elih Villanueva, who reached the Major League level with

Furry Friend Friday September 3rd vs High Point Rockers Furry Friend Friday! Fans are invited to bring their pets to the ballpark, all pets are welcome including horses, pigs, goats, iguanas, dogs, cats and even hamsters! Pet passes are just $2, all proceeds from pet passes are donated to the

Due to present weather conditions and the forecast for the remainder of the day today’s scheduled 1:05 contest between the High Point Rockers and West Virginia Power at Appalachian Park has been postponed and will be made up as part of a Doubleheader on Tuesday, September 14th at 5:05 PM.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 17, 2021) – Multi-platinum selling, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa will burst into Appalachian Power Park for a one night event on Friday, July 9th. Bone Thugs N Harmony and Chevy Woods will also be in the stadium for this summer concert for