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The Down East Bird Dawgs are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Kinston, North Carolina, they are a member of the Frontier League.

Bird Dawgs Acquire Andrew Baker Via Trade with Boise Hawks

April 25, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are pleased to announce an addition to the roster with the acquisition of a left-handed pitcher via trade. This Bird Dawgs new signing brings the roster to 37 players, including 18 pitchers, four catchers, eight infielders, four outfielders, and three utility players. The Bird Dawgs acquired left-handed pitcher Andrew Baker from the Boise Hawks in exchange for a player to be named later. Baker came out of Ridge Co... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Take Three in Team's First Frontier League Draft

April 23, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Bird Dawgs made three selections in the Frontier League Draft on Wednesday. The draft followed the two-day Frontier League Tryout Camp, held at Ozinga Field in Crestwood, Illinois-home of the Windy City ThunderBolts. Along with managers from all 18 Frontier League clubs, scouts and members from several MLB teams and other independent leagues were also present. In addition to the draft picks, the Bird Dawgs have also signed RHP TJ Czyz earlier this week. The Bird Dawgs selected Tristan Walton ... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Announce Two Exhibition Games

April 23, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs are set to play two exhibition games before the inaugural season begins. The team will face Lenoir Community College on Monday, May 5 at 6 p.m., followed by a matchup against the US Military WarDogs Camp Lejeune on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m., with both games being played at Historic Grainger Stadium. [A poster for a sports event AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Lenoir Community College is an NJCAA Division II program located in Kinston, North Carolina and wrap their ... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Add Six Pitchers, One Month Until Season Opener

April 9, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to announce the signing of six new pitchers to the inaugural 2025 season roster! The Bird Dawgs new signings bring the roster to a total of 32 players including 15 pitchers, three catchers, seven infielders, four outfielders and three utility players. The latest additions are RHP Jacob King, LHP Brandon Kaminer, RHP Anthony Silvas, RHP Spencer Johnston, RHP Danny Beal, and RHP Nate Boyle. King played a... Full Story

• Bird Dawgs Acquire Andrew Baker Via Trade with Boise Hawks - April 25, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Take Three in Team's First Frontier League Draft - April 23, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Announce Two Exhibition Games - April 23, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Add Six Pitchers, One Month Until Season Opener - April 9, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Announce 2025 Season Promotional Schedule - April 2, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Announce Name of Team Mascot - March 25, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Launch Single Game Tickets Sales for Inaugural Season - March 25, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Make Moves with Four Signings and a Trade - March 17, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Revel New Mascot & Launch Voting for Name - March 7, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs Nab Lefty & Shortstop for 2025 Roster - February 27, 2025
  
• Down East Bird Dawgs Increase Roster to 20 with Four New Signings - February 21, 2025
  
• Down East Bird Dawgs Ink Deal with Lefty Don 'Donny' Goodes - February 14, 2025
  
• Down East Bird Dawgs Sign New Players to 2025 Roster - February 7, 2025
  
• Down East Bird Dawgs Announce First Round of Player Signings - January 8, 2025
  
• Bird Dawgs fill key front office roles for 2025 season - December 20, 2024
  
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League: Frontier League
Home: Kinston, North Carolina
Class: Independent
Website: Down East Bird Dawgs site
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• Bird Dawgs unveil new mascot name - FL Kinston Free Press (April 8)
  
• Bird Dawgs release promotions schedule - FL Kinston Free Press (April 8)
  
• Bird Dawgs season tickets available - FL Kinston Free Press (April 1)
  
• Bird Dawgs announce team mascot - FL Kinston Free Press (March 11)
  
• Down East Bird Dawgs nab 7 new players - FL Kinston Free Press (March 7)
  
• 5 more players sign with Bird Dawgs - FL Kinston Free Press (February 18)
  
• 11 players sign with Down East Bird Dawgs - FL Kinston Free Press (January 14)
  
• Bird Dawgs fill 5 front office roles - FL Kinston Free Press (December 23)
  
• Harris named Bird Dawgs pitching coach - FL Kinston Free Press (December 17)
  
• White named Bird Dawgs hitting coach - FL Kinston Free Press (December 3)
  
• Wellman named Down East Bird Dawgs manager - FL Kinston Free Press (November 12)
  
• Down East Bird Dawgs release 2025 season schedule - FL Kinston Free Press (November 7)
  
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