The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to introduce 2021 radio broadcaster Zack Smolen to the staff. He is a veteran baseball broadcaster from Bloomfield, New Jersey who’s excited to take his talents and passion for the sport out west. After graduating from Ithaca College’s esteemed Park School of Communications in 2018, Smolen hit the ground…
Looking for the perfect summer job? The Cowlitz Black Bears are NOW HIRING for 2021 Game Day and Concession Stand staff for the upcoming season. Become a part of the Black Bears family and make memories with us this summer! Click here to see the opportunities available and to download the Job Application. Please email…
* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * The Cowlitz Black Bears are proud to announce the addition of Major League Baseball veteran Aaron Mathews to the assistant coaching staff for 2021. A John Day, Oregon native, Mathews attended Grant Union High School before playing baseball at Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays…
The Black Bears are excited to announce the addition of two talented arms for the season. Please welcome returning Black Bear Dale Takalo from Knappa, Oregon out of Lewis-Clark State College. Also joining Cowlitz is Alex McBee, a left-handed arm out of Seattle University. Welcome aboard, boys!
Your hometown Black Bears welcome a pair of talented players to the roster. James Bradwell, a powerful right-handed pitcher out the University of British Columbia and Nathan Martinez, a smooth fielding infielder headed to the University of Nevada-Reno, will join the Bears in Longview this June!
With the adoption of a revised 2021 schedule by the West Coast League, The Cowlitz Black Bears are happy to release the finalized schedule for this summer. The season eliminates all regular-season international travel and creates two divisions for the WCL, a USA Division and a Canadian Division. The Black Bears have added one game…
BIG TIME players added to the Black Bears roster! 6’7″ left-handed pitcher Jacob Trupp from Clark College in Vancouver, along with 6’6″ first baseman Jaden Sheppard out of Ohlone College by way of Pleasanton, California are set to arrive in Cowlitz County this June. Please give these talented guys a big Black Bears welcome!
Your hometown Black Bears are thrilled to announce the addition of Torreahno Sweet from the Jackson State Tigers and Ryan Ward from Sacramento State Hornet Baseball to the 2021 roster. Welcome to Cowlitz County!
Exciting news! Your hometown Cowlitz Black Bears will be using YouTube to stream and archive all home games starting this season. You’ll also find exclusive upcoming videos, such as special promos and inside stories behind the team. In order for us to obtain a custom URL for the channel, YouTube requires that we have 100…
We need your help! As we countdown to the 2021 season, we are currently looking for more Host Families to join us ahead of another exciting summer. This program is VITAL to the success of our season and you’ll build bonds with our players which can last a lifetime. If you or someone you know…