MLB Extends Commitment to Draft League Through 2030 Season

May 2, 2024 - Major League Baseball today announced that the MLB Draft League has been extended through the 2030 season. The MLB Draft League has become the premier destination for draft-eligible players each summer, providing opportunities for hundreds of players to be evaluated by MLB Club scouts and to receive unparalleled player development resources. [A logo for a baseball team Description automatically generated]The league's founding members, the Frederick Keys (Frederick, MD), Mahoning Valley Scrapp... Full Story

West Virginia Black Bears Release 2024 Promotional Schedule

February 27, 2024 - With Opening Day of the MLB Draft League season less than 100 days away, the West Virginia Black Bears today announced their preliminary 2024 Promotional Schedule. Packed with giveaways, theme nights and discount days, there's something for the entire family to enjoy. The season begins at home on Tuesday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. as the Black Bears face the Frederick Keys at Monongalia County Ballpark. Opening Day features a 2024 magnet schedule giveaway, and the first fireworks show of the year ... Full Story

David Carpenter Returns as 2024 West Virginia Black Bears Manager

February 6, 2024 - The West Virginia Black Bears are proud to announce David Carpenter will return in his role as manager for the 2024 season. The former big leaguer and Fairmont, West Virginia, native joins the Bears for his second season after leading the team to an MLB Draft League title in 2023. "We're very excited to have [Carpenter] back this season," said General Manager Leighann Sainato. "David set the bar high by winning a championship in his first year as manager, but he was just as successful as a me... Full Story

West Virginia Black Bears Announce 2024 MLB Draft League Schedule

October 10, 2023 - The West Virginia Black Bears today announce another season of summer baseball at Monongalia County Ballpark with the release of the 2024 season schedule. West Virginia begins its defense of the 2023 MLB Draft League Championship at Monongalia County Ballpark on Tuesday, June 4 with a three-game series against the Frederick Keys. The 80-game schedule features 40 home games with seven Friday dates and the biggest holidays of the summer. Game times will be announced as the promotional schedule ... Full Story

• West Virginia Black Bears Announce 2024 MLB Draft League Schedule - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) October 10
• West Virginia Black Bears Win 2023 MLB Draft League Championship - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) September 3
• West Virginia Wins Its Final Home Game in 13-5 Victory Over Williamsport - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 27
• Bears Bounce Back in a Big Way with 16-8 Win Over Crosscutters - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 26
• West Virginia Falls to Williamsport 9-6 at the Mon - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 25
• Rain-Shortened Game Ends with Two-Run West Virginia Win Over Trenton - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 23
• West Virginia Is Back in the Win Column with 5-2 Victory Over Trenton - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 22
• Bears Drop the Final Game of the Series to the Thunder at the Mon - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 13
• Black Bears Put the Boom on the Thunder with 4-1 Win - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 12
• West Virginia Walks It off with a 7-6 Win Over Trenton at the Mon - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 11
• Another Record-Breaking Evening for Brady Tedesco Secures the 5-2 Victory for West Virginia Over Mahoning Valley - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 10
• Despite 16 Strikeouts, Black Bears Lose to Scrappers 6-1 - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 9
• Black Bears Defeat Scrappers 12-6 in Game One at the Mon - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) August 8
• West Virginia Splits the Series with Frederick with Sunday's 5-3 Loss - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) July 30
• The Bears Claw Their Way to a 5-4 Win Over the Keys - West Virginia Black Bears (MLBDL) July 29
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• MLB Draft League extended through 2030 - MLBDL Morgantown Domininon Post (May 3)
• Thunder toppled by Black Bears in MLB Draft League championship game - MLBDL Trentonian (September 4)
• Scrappers topple Black Bears 5-2 - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (August 31)
• Scrappers falter late in 11-8 loss to West Virginia - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (August 30)
• Crosscutters give up double digit runs in loss to West Virginia - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 28)
• Black Bears take down Scrappers - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (August 17)
• Scrappers top Black Bears 6-3 - MLBDL Warren Tribune-Chronicle (August 16)
• Mason Minzey has continued the Cutters' success at catcher - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 4)
• Zac Shoemaker takes no-no into ninth as Crosscutters defeat West Virginia 1-0 - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 4)
• Brayland Skinner has overcome rough start with Crosscutters - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 3)
• West Virginia cruises past Williamsport Crosscutters on Wednesday 12-2 - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 3)
• Crosscutters fall to West Virginia at Bowman on Tuesday 5-2 - MLBDL Williamsport Sun-Gazette (August 2)
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