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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 Story

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 Story

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 Story

Black 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 Story

• West Virginia Black Bears will not play in 2020 - June 30, 2020
  
• 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
  
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League: New York-Penn League
Home: 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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• Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) - Wheeling, West Virginia
  

• 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)
• 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)
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