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November 30, 2020 - The West Virginia Black Bears today announced that they are one of the five teams selected by Major League Baseball to be a founding member of the new "Major League Baseball Draft League."
This new league will be sanctioned by MLB and operated by Prep Baseball Report (PBR), one of the country's biggest and most respected amateur scouting services. Each season, the Black Bears' roster will be filled from draft-eligible collegiate players projected as premium selections in that year's MLB Draft, ensuring Black Bears fans wi... Full Story
June 30, 2020 - Minor League Baseball today announced that the 2020 season for all of its clubs, including the West Virginia Black Bears, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020 season, which was scheduled to begin for the Black Bears on June 18th versus the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, was slated to be the club's 6th season of professional baseball in West Virginia.
"Although it may not be surprising given how our world has changed over the last few months, the official news that we will not have baseball at the Mo... Full Story
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
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West Virginia Black Bears Retain Affiliation with MLB as Founding Member of the Major League Baseball Draft League
November 30, 2020 - The West Virginia Black Bears today announced that they are one of the five teams selected by Major League Baseball to be a founding member of the new "Major League Baseball Draft League."
This new league will be sanctioned by MLB and operated by Prep Baseball Report (PBR), one of the country's biggest and most respected amateur scouting services. Each season, the Black Bears' roster will be filled from draft-eligible collegiate players projected as premium selections in that year's MLB Draft, ensuring Black Bears fans wi... Full StoryMore West Virginia Black Bears stories below
West Virginia Black Bears will not play in 2020
June 30, 2020 - Minor League Baseball today announced that the 2020 season for all of its clubs, including the West Virginia Black Bears, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020 season, which was scheduled to begin for the Black Bears on June 18th versus the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, was slated to be the club's 6th season of professional baseball in West Virginia.
"Although it may not be surprising given how our world has changed over the last few months, the official news that we will not have baseball at the Mo... Full StoryJohnathan 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 StoryWest Virginia Black Bears News
- West Virginia Black Bears Retain Affiliation with MLB as Founding Member of the Major League Baseball Draft League - November 30, 2020
- West Virginia Black Bears will not play in 2020 - June 30, 2020
- Johnathan Johnston Becomes Fifth Manager in Black Bears History - February 7, 2020
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West Virginia Black Bears Headlines
- Future of pro baseball in WV cloudy, but Southern WV teams see opportunity - MLBDL Charleston Gazette-Mail (December 12)
- West Virginia Power among 11 minor league teams not invited back for 2021 season - MLBDL Charleston Gazette-Mail (December 9)
- WV Black Bears included in new MLB Draft League - MLBDL Charleston Gazette-Mail (November 30)
- West Virginia Black Bears retain MLB affiliation with formation of Draft League - MLBDL Morgantown Domininon Post (November 30)
- Minor League Baseball season canceled, West Virginia Black Bears will not play in 2020 - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (July 1)
- West Virginia Black Bears 2020 season officially delayed - NYPL Morgantown Domininon Post (June 12)
- Power's Wilcox appreciates Justice's support for minor league baseball - NYPL Charleston Gazette-Mail (June 6)
- Justice hopeful minor league baseball teams will remain in West Virginia - NYPL Charleston Gazette-Mail (June 5)
- Chuck Landon: Are we witnessing the demise of pro baseball? - NYPL Charleston Gazette-Mail (May 12)
- Report: Minor league baseball willing to cut number of MLB affiliations - NYPL Charleston Gazette-Mail (April 22)
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