GRANVILLE — Aaron Shortridge’s right arm is as lively as the average hurricane and faster than a cheetah in full sprint. His 90-mph fastball would definitely get a […]
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Pirates’ top draft pick Swaggerty makes his Black Bears debut in win
GRANVILLE — Travis Swaggerty made his professional debut in front of a home crowd of 2,510 for the West Virginia Black Bears opener June 21, at Monongalia […]
Black Bears get the better of Batavia, 4-3
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Edison Lantigua hit a bases-clearing single in the third inning, leading the West Virginia Black Bears to a 4-3 win over the Batavia Muckdogs […]
Black Bears hold on in ninth to edge Batavia, 7-6
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Logan Stoelke struck Gerardo Nunez out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the West Virginia Black Bears to a 7-6 win […]
Black Bears’ Siri helps Spanish-speaking teammates adjust to life in the U.S.
GRANVILLE — Raul Siri had a difficult time transitioning from the Dominican Republic to the United States when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, in 2013. The […]
Pirates’ top draft choice to join West Virginia Black Bears
GRANVILLE — After signing a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, first-round draft pick Travis Swaggerty is headed to the West Virginia Black Bears. Swaggerty was selected […]
Black Bears drop season opener in 10th inning to Mahoning Valley
NILES, Ohio — Gabriel Mejia hit a sacrifice fly and drove in Hosea Nelson with the winning run in the 10th inning, as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers […]
Black Bears pitcher back from two-year injury layoff
GRANVILLE — No pitcher wants to hear the dreaded name of Tommy John, especially when it’s someone in the early stages of his professional career. After being picked […]
Pitcher Flynn, Black Bears set to open season
MORGANTOWN — The University of Arizona pitching staff, which new West Virginia Black Bear Michael “Mikey” Flynn was a part of just a few weeks ago, earned a […]
West Virginia Black Bears adopt clear bag policy
GRANVILLE —The West Virginia Black Bears announced today they will be adopting a clear bag policy for all future events to be held at Monongalia County Ballpark. […]