GRANVILLE — The smile on Brett Kinneman’s face can’t be helped when asked about his favorite baseball team. “I probably shouldn’t let this get on camera,” the […]
Author: Justin Jackson, The Dominion Post
Black Bears’ Amaral leading NYPL in stolen bases
MORGANTOWN — The lightly hit ball down the first base line was all the green light Daniel Amaral needed. By the time the ball was ruled foul […]
No matter how good the farm system, Pirates don’t stand a chance
MORGANTOWN — There is a solid youth movement within the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organizations, which may be a scary notion these days. That movement may begin with West Virginia […]
Black Bears strike out 16 times in loss to Crosscutters
GRANVILLE — The chances of completing a three-game sweep by the West Virginia Black Bears were shut down and struck out July 6. Three Williamsport, Pa., pitchers […]
Black Bears edge Williamsport on walk-off walk, 3-2
GRANVILLE — Mike Gretler was a hit July 5. More to the point, the West Virginia Black Bears third baseman got hit by a pitch, something he […]
Playing in America a Dutch treat for Black Bears catcher
GRANVILLE — If not for his older sister, maybe Paul Brands would have found an interest in soccer. “That is the national sport of Netherlands,” the West […]
One-and-done rule doesn’t seem so bad for college basketball
MORGANTOWN — t one time in his life, Malik Newman was on every coach’s wish list in college basketball. He helped lead Kansas to the Final Four by […]
Kaiser helps Black Bears end losing streak, 6-2
GRANVILLE — It’s not that Connor Kaiser doesn’t appreciate the history of his record-tying moment. Nearly a month later, the voices of his then-Vanderbilt teammates are still […]
Mahoning Valley pitcher overpowers Black Bears in 5-2 win
GRANVILLE — You may want to remember the name Luis Oviedo if you’re a fan of the Cleveland Indians. The West Virginia Black Bears won’t soon forget […]
Ex-Mountaineer Kevin Jones to play for Team USA
MORGANTOWN — Kevin Jones’ next stop in basketball will be with Team USA. The former WVU standout made the final roster for the USA World Cup qualifying team, […]