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February 7, 2020 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday the West Virginia Black Bears coaching staff for the 2020 season. The team will be led by manager Jonathan Johnston in his first year with the Pirates organization and as a professional baseball coach. Johnston is joined by pitching coach Bryan Hickerson and hitting coach Jim Horner.
Johnston is the fifth manager in Black Bears history. A former minor league catcher, Johnston made his name as a coach at the University of California, San Diego, where he operated... Full Story
December 4, 2019 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - Dec. 4, 2019 - The West Virginia Black Bears today praised the newly created Save Minor League Baseball Task Force that has been organized by members of Congress to prevent Major League Baseball (MLB) from eliminating 42 minor league franchises, nearly one quarter of all minor league teams around the country.
"We appreciate the support of Rep. Lori Trahan (D.-Massachusetts), David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and the members of the task force in standing up for Minor League Baseball and speaking out against MLB's... Full Story
November 22, 2019 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The Holidays are right around the corner and the Black Bears are celebrating their other favorite season with great savings on tickets and merchandise at WestVirginiaBlackBears.com.
Our Black Friday sale isn't just one day! Fans can log on to WestVirginiaBlackBears.com all week from November 25-29 and save up to 30% on ticket packages and fantastic merchandise options.
This year you can give the gift of great experiences at Monongalia County Ballpark with the release of 10 and 6-game flex packs and t... Full Story
October 25, 2019 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears are proud to announce a contest to name the next Julia's Pepperoni Rolls Racing Mascot presented by Chico Bakery, beginning Monday, October 28.
Following beloved mascot Double-Stuffed Dave's retirement after his final run in the last Julia's Pepperoni Roll Race of the 2019 season, the Black Bears now face the difficult task of filling Dave's running shoes.
The contest to choose a new mascot begins next week when fans may submit suggestions for names, as well as themes, d... Full Story
West Virginia Black Bears News
Johnathan Johnston Becomes Fifth Manager in Black Bears History
February 7, 2020 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday the West Virginia Black Bears coaching staff for the 2020 season. The team will be led by manager Jonathan Johnston in his first year with the Pirates organization and as a professional baseball coach. Johnston is joined by pitching coach Bryan Hickerson and hitting coach Jim Horner.
Johnston is the fifth manager in Black Bears history. A former minor league catcher, Johnston made his name as a coach at the University of California, San Diego, where he operated... Full StoryMore West Virginia Black Bears stories below
West Virginia Black Bears Praise Congressional Effort to Save Minor League Baseball
December 4, 2019 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - Dec. 4, 2019 - The West Virginia Black Bears today praised the newly created Save Minor League Baseball Task Force that has been organized by members of Congress to prevent Major League Baseball (MLB) from eliminating 42 minor league franchises, nearly one quarter of all minor league teams around the country.
"We appreciate the support of Rep. Lori Trahan (D.-Massachusetts), David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and the members of the task force in standing up for Minor League Baseball and speaking out against MLB's... Full StoryBlack Bears 'Black Friday Week' Sale Incudes 30% Off Tickets, Merchandise
November 22, 2019 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The Holidays are right around the corner and the Black Bears are celebrating their other favorite season with great savings on tickets and merchandise at WestVirginiaBlackBears.com.
Our Black Friday sale isn't just one day! Fans can log on to WestVirginiaBlackBears.com all week from November 25-29 and save up to 30% on ticket packages and fantastic merchandise options.
This year you can give the gift of great experiences at Monongalia County Ballpark with the release of 10 and 6-game flex packs and t... Full StoryWest Virginia Black Bears Announce Contest to Name the Next Racing Pepperoni Roll Mascot
October 25, 2019 - GRANVILLE, W.Va. - The West Virginia Black Bears are proud to announce a contest to name the next Julia's Pepperoni Rolls Racing Mascot presented by Chico Bakery, beginning Monday, October 28.
Following beloved mascot Double-Stuffed Dave's retirement after his final run in the last Julia's Pepperoni Roll Race of the 2019 season, the Black Bears now face the difficult task of filling Dave's running shoes.
The contest to choose a new mascot begins next week when fans may submit suggestions for names, as well as themes, d... Full StoryWest Virginia Black Bears News
- Johnathan Johnston Becomes Fifth Manager in Black Bears History - February 7, 2020
- West Virginia Black Bears Praise Congressional Effort to Save Minor League Baseball - December 4, 2019
- Black Bears 'Black Friday Week' Sale Incudes 30% Off Tickets, Merchandise - November 22, 2019
- West Virginia Black Bears Announce Contest to Name the Next Racing Pepperoni Roll Mascot - October 25, 2019
- 2020 Black Bears' Season Schedule Announced - September 10, 2019
- Black Bears Finish the 2019 Season in Second Place - September 2, 2019
- West Virginia Drops Game Two and Remains Tied in the Division - September 1, 2019
- Doubleheader Wins Close the Gap in the Division Race - August 31, 2019
- Black Bears Drop Home Finale to Batavia - August 31, 2019
- Post-Season Tickets on Sale September 3 - August 30, 2019
- West Virginia Responds in Extras - August 29, 2019
- Batavia Bests Black Bears in Extras - August 28, 2019
- Spikes Steal Two Games in Series at State College - August 27, 2019
- Hard-Hitting Bears Split Series - August 25, 2019
- Black Bears Lose in Gutsy Extra-Innings Battle - August 19, 2019
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West Virginia Black Bears Minor League Baseball
League: New York-Penn LeagueHome: Morgantown, West Virginia
Class: A (Short-Season)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Website: West Virginia Black Bears site
Schedule: Full West Virginia Black Bears Schedule
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Statistics: Full West Virginia Black Bears Statistics
West Virginia Black Bears Scoreboard
| Mon., Sep 2 | L | West Virginia 0 at Mahoning Valley 2 | Final |
| Sun., Sep 1 | L | West Virginia 1 at Mahoning Valley 11 | Final (7) |
| Sat., Aug 31 | W | West Virginia 3 at Mahoning Valley 2 (Game 1) | Final (8) |
| Sat., Aug 31 | W | West Virginia 3 at Mahoning Valley 1 (Game 2) | Final (7) |
| Fri., Aug 30 | L | Batavia 4 at West Virginia 1 | Final |
| Thu., Aug 29 | W | Batavia 4 at West Virginia 5 | Final (10) |
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West Virginia Black Bears Headlines
- Too early to tell how MLB proposal could affect Black Bears - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (November 21)
- Season in the sun - NYPL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (September 3)
- West Virginia eliminated from playoffs after 2-0 loss to Mahoning Valley - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (September 3)
- Fraizer scores winning run in 10th, West Virginia beats Batavia 5-4 in walk-off finish - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (August 30)
- Guaimaro propels Muckdogs to extra inning victory over West Virginia - NYPL Batavia Daily News (August 29)
- Guaimaro propels Muckdogs to extra inning victory over West Virginia - NYPL Batavia Daily News (August 29)
- Error in 10th inning costly in Black Bears loss to Batavia - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (August 29)
- Jared Triolo scores on double in 10th, West Virginia beats State College - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (August 28)
- Triolo scores on double in 10th, West Virginia beats State College - NYPL Centre Daily Times (August 28)
- Spikes rally for win, continue push for postseason - NYPL Centre Daily Times (August 27)
- State College beats West Virginia 3-2 - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (August 27)
- Vinsky hits walk-off single, State College beats West Virginia 4-3 - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (August 26)
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