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 beat the West […]
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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 by the Pittsburgh […]
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 nickname from their […]
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. The new policy […]
Mattison set to take over Black Bears
MORGANTOWN — When moving to a new town, it’s always nice to have someone who has been around the block a few times under your wing. That’s the case for […]
Black Bears release game times for 2018 season
GRANVILLE — The West Virginia Black Bears announce game times for the 2018 season. This year’s home opener will be June 21 at Monongalia County Ballpark. The first pitch will […]
Kieran Mattison to manage W.Va. Black Bears
Submitted to The Dominion Post GRANVILLE — The Pittsburgh Pirates named Kieran Mattison as the manager for the West Virginia Black Bears. The Pirates also promoted 2017 manager Brian Esposito […]
Black Bears release schedule for 2018
GRANVILLE — The West Virginia Black Bears announced their playing schedule for the 2018 regular season, which will begin on June 15, against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, in Niles, Ohio. […]
Black Bears’ Riggleman receives NYPL accolade
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia Black Bears assistant general manager Jackie Riggleman was named New York-Penn League Joann Weber female executive of the year. Riggleman, 25, recently completed her third season […]
Schlabach hurls Bears past Williamsport, 3-1
GRANVILLE — Ike Schlabach allowed one run on four hits over five innings, as the West Virginia Black Bears beat Williamsport, 3-1, on Sept. 4, at Monongalia County Ballpark. The […]










