Locals in MLB
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Drew Thorpe’s First MLB Season Ends Following Surgery
Chicago White Sox rookie and former Desert Hills Thunder pitcher Drew Thorpe's season comes to a close following surgery to remove bone spurs from his pitching elbow.4 days ago
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Locals In MLB: Porter Hodge Recovers From Alarming Moment To Record 5th Save
Anytime a professional athlete seems short of breath and clutches at their chest, alarm bells go off. Following the on-field cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in 2023, teams and fans have a heightened awareness when athletes exhibit abnormal distress.4 days ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Porter Hodge Finishes Combined No-Hitter
It had to be a thrill for Porter Hodge to finish out the 18th Chicago Cubs no-hitter in the franchise's venerated history. The rookie righthander got the ball for the ninth inning, finishing off a seven-inning masterpiece from starter and fellow rookie Shota Imanaga.11 days ago
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Pioneer League Names Executive Of The Year Award After Longtime Ogden Raptors Owner
Dave Baggott has long been associated with Wasatch front baseball, from his time with the Salt Lake Trappers to owning the Ogden Raptors.13 days ago
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Locals In MLB: Former Cougar Daniel Schneemann Warming Up In Cleveland
Former BYU Cougar Daniel Schneemann is heating up at the plate as the season heads into the final stretch.18 days ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Is Porter Hodge The Chicago Cubs Future Closer
Former Cottonwood Colt Porter Hodge is making a case to be the present and future closer of the Chicago Cubs.26 days ago
Brian Preece
Former Copper Hills Standout Named Top-10 MLB Third Base Prospect
A year after the Tampa Bay Rays took him in the first round of the MLB draft, former Copper Hills Grizzly and TCU Horned Frog Brayden Taylor finds himself as one of the top third base prospects in the game.30 days ago
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Locals In MLB: Drew Thorpe Lands On Injured List With Flexor Strain
Former Desert Hills Thunder standout pitcher Drew Thorpe landed on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain.1 month ago
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Locals In MLB: Former Fremont Fireballer Makes MLB Debut With Chicago White Sox
Fortunately for Chicago's No. 17 prospect Ky Bush, the exact circumstances opened the door for his big league debut on Monday, August 5.1 month ago
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Locals In MLB: Former Ute Tanner Banks Enters First Playoff Chase After Trade To Philadelphia
After spending 2.5 seasons with the woeful Chicago White Sox, Tanner Banks is headed to the league-leading Philadelphia Phillies.1 month ago
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Philadelphia Phillies Bolster Bullpen With Former Riverton Pitcher Tanner Banks
Former Riverton, SLCC, and Utah pitcher Tanner Banks might be the biggest winner of the 2024 MLB trade deadline.2 months ago
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Trade Lands Former Cougar Andrew Pintar Opportunity With Miami Marlins
Being a pro can come at you fast, as former BYU Cougar Andrew Pintar found out after a trade sent him to the Miami Marlins.2 months ago
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Locals In MiLB: Justin Sterner Gets Second Cup Of Coffee With Tampa Bay Rays
The life of a minor league bullpen arm is rarely straightforward, as former BYU Cougar standout pitcher Justin Sterner can attest.2 months ago
Michelle Bodkin
Kai Roberts, Micah Ashman Recount High School Basketball Rivalry After MLB Draft
Former Utah baseball stars Kai Roberts and Micah Ashman recounted a high school basketball rivalry after being drafted to the MLB.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Utah Baseball Starting Pitcher Merit Jones Selected By Minnesota Twins
The Boston Red Sox have selected University of Utah starting pitcher Merit Jones with the 608th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Boston Red Sox Select BYU Cougar Pitcher Ben Hansen
The wait is over for BYU freshman pitcher Ben Hansen after the Boston Red Sox selected Hansen in the 20th and final round of the 2024 MLB draft.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Detroit Tigers Select Utah Utes Closer Micah Ashman In MLB Draft
Micah Ashman is the second Ute to hear his name called in the 2024 MLB draft after the Detroit Tigers picked him in the 11th round.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Utah Baseball’s Kai Roberts Selected By San Diego Padres In 2024 MLB Draft
A record-setting senior season as the Utah Utes' centerfielder put Kai Roberts on the Major League Baseball draft map.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Former Gunnison Bulldog Janzen Keisel Becomes First Utahn Selected In 2024 MLB Draft
Three years after being the No. 1 prospect in Utah, Janzen Keisel heard his name called by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2024 MLB draft.2 months ago
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Locals In MLB: Drew Thorpe Carrying Chicago White Sox Amidst Poor First Half
Former Desert Hills Thunder great Drew Thorpe has hardly missed a beat after making his MLB debut in early June.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Local Prospects Prepare For The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft is fast approaching, and there is a bevy of prospects with Utah ties that could hear their names called.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Drew Thorpe Has Been Outstanding In Chicago White Sox Rotation
Drew Thorpe has been a bright spot amidst dark season for the Chicago White Sox since making his MLB debut on June 11.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Former BYU Pitcher Advances To Triple-A While Rehabbing For Philadelphia Phillies
Former BYU baseball pitcher Michael Rucker is one call from making his Philadelphia Phillies debut after a promotion to Triple-A.3 months ago
