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Cowlitz Alum Shane Bieber’s Record Setting MLB Season

This is an updated article originally published December 2, 2019. Former Cowlitz Black Bear pitcher Shane Bieber, who became the organization’s second major leaguer in 2018, shined in Major League Baseball in 2020. He set a new record of fewest Innings Pitched for a starting pitcher to reach 100 strikeouts, accomplishing the feat in a…

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WCL and Black Bears announce cancellation of 2020 season

After much deliberation and a careful analysis of the facts available, it is with heavy hearts that the Cowlitz Black Bears staff is announcing the cancellation of the 2020 season. Our goal has always been to play and to provide a safe and entertaining gathering place that would act as a return to normalcy in…

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Black Bears sign local RA Long/WSU pitcher

The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of local talent Elias Farland. Farland is a big right-handed pitcher from RA Long High School and is off to Washington State University in the fall. He has a great three pitch mix that he competes with in the zone. “I have known Elias for…

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UW Husky catcher joins Cowlitz roster

The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to announce the signing of University of Washington incoming freshman Jake Leitgeb. Leitgeb was a heavily recruited catcher. He is very smooth and a great receiver behind the plate, which pitchers will like to throw to. Leitgeb controls the running game with his quickness and cannon for an arm….