MORGANTOWN — Jedd Gyorko had several MLB offers on the table to play in the big leagues this season, but the Morgantown native decided to put family […]
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Morgantown native Jedd Gyorko to manage West Virginia Black Bears
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown native Jedd Gyorko, who starred at University High and WVU, was named manager for the West Virginia Black Bears for 2021, in the team’s inaugural season […]
West Virginia Black Bears release 2021 schedule for MLB Draft League
MORGANTOWN — After the cancellation of the 2020 MiLB season, the West Virginia Black Bears announced their schedule for the 2021 season on Tuesday. The Black Bears’ […]
West Virginia Black Bears retain MLB affiliation with formation of Draft League
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Black Bears announced Monday they are one of the five teams selected by Major League Baseball to be a founding member […]
Minor League Baseball season canceled, West Virginia Black Bears will not play in 2020
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday the 2020 season for all of its teams, including the West Virginia Black Bears, was canceled due to the […]
West Virginia Black Bears 2020 season officially delayed
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Expected to start their 2020 season next week, the West Virginia Black Bears will instead have to wait to take the field. In a […]
Pirates announce Jonathan Johnston will manage Black Bears
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 […]
Too early to tell how MLB proposal could affect Black Bears
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A recent proposal by Major League Baseball puts over 40 Minor League Baseball teams in jeopardy, including three of the four in West Virginia. […]
West Virginia eliminated from playoffs after 2-0 loss to Mahoning Valley
NILES, Ohio — Johnathan Rodriguez hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, leading the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to a 2-0 win over the West Virginia Black […]
Fraizer scores winning run in 10th, West Virginia beats Batavia 5-4 in walk-off finish
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — Matthew Fraizer scored the winning run on a fielder’s choice in the 10th inning, as the West Virginia Black Bears topped the Batavia Muckdogs […]