Major League Baseball

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Brian Preece

Locals In MLB: Tanner Banks Fighting Through Early Season With Struggling White Sox

It's been a quiet week for Utahns in the big leagues, with only former Utes Tanner Banks and Oliver Dunn active at the Major League level.
2 days ago
cole tucker bees...
Brian Preece

High School Musical Star’s Husband Finds Spot On Bees Roster

Cole Tucker, the baseball-playing husband of High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens, starts in center field for the Salt Lake Bees tonight.
3 days ago
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Stefanie Dazio, AP

Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Charged With Stealing $16M From Baseball Star

Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud.
8 days ago
BYU Baseball - Miller Park...
Brian Preece

Locals In MiLB: 28 Beehive Locals Join Minor League Teams For 2024

From Cache to Washington Counties and everywhere between, 28 local athletes litter minor-league baseball rosters at the pro level.
9 days ago
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Brian Preece

Instant Replay: Solar Eclipse Steals The Show At Cleveland’s Progressive Field

Clevelanders took advantage of the rare opportunity to view a total solar eclipse by gathering at Progressive Field
11 days ago
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Brian Preece

Salt Lake Bees Starter Andrew Wantz Named PCL Pitcher Of The Week

Bees starting pitcher Andrew Wantz is proving himself more than capable of starting after pitching out of the bullpen the past two seasons.
11 days ago
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Brian Preece

Locals In MLB: Former Ute Leading Trio Of Locals In Big Leagues

Opening Day is in the rearview and a long season of Major League Baseball is underway as 30 teams chase an elusive World Series championship. 
11 days ago
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Kyle Ireland

Mitch Wishsnowsky, Fred Warner Participate In First Punt, Pitch At Giants Game

Former Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky and former BYU linebacker Fred Warner participated in pregame ceremonies for the San Francisco Giants.
14 days ago
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Kyle Ireland

Larry H. Miller Company Issues Statement On Athletics’ Move To Sacramento

The Larry H. Miller Company issued a statement after the Oakland Athletics announced their temporary home ahead of a move to Las Vegas.
15 days ago
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Joseph Jarosz, SacTown Sports

Oakland Athletics Announce Temporary Residency In Sacramento

Sources tell Sactown Sports that the A’s and Sacramento city officials are “finalizing an agreement to play temporarily” next season.
16 days ago
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Brian Preece

First-Year Broadcaster Tony Parks Continues ‘Major League Standard’ For Salt Lake Bees

Some lucky people seem to have path set out that allows them to escape the usual rat race of life to find a career that fits.
16 days ago
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Brian Preece

Kenny Rosenberg Lifts Bees To Win In Final Smith’s Ballpark Season Opener

Lefthander Kenny Rosenberg got the start and the Bees offense dominated in an 8-2 Bees win, setting the tone for one last hurrah at the old ball yard located at 1300 south and 300 west in Salt Lake City.
16 days ago
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Brian Preece

Bees Players Discuss Meaning Of Final Opening Day At Smith’s Ballpark

Opening Day represents so many things. Every team is 0-0, and every player believes this is the year dreams are realized.
17 days ago
oliver dunn milwaukee brewers...
Brian Preece

Locals In MLB: Former Ute Oliver Dunn Has Memorable MLB Debut With Milwaukee Brewers

Former Utah infielder Oliver Dunn has had an eventful week after making the Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day roster.
19 days ago
Oakland Athletics home opener protest boycott Las Vegas move...
ERIC HE Associated Press

Oakland Athletics Fans Boycott Home Opener Outside Stadium In Protest Of Las Vegas Move

In protest of the A’s planned move to Las Vegas, fans staged a boycott of the home opener, purchasing tickets to a party outside the stadium.
21 days ago
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GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

Ohtani Says He Never Bet On Sports, Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Stole Money, Told Lies

Shohei Ohtani said he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
23 days ago
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Brian Preece

Previewing The Salt Lake Bees Opening Day Roster

Like the rest of the professional baseball world, the Salt Lake Bees are raring to go as Opening Day looms for the Pacific Coast League. 
23 days ago
Smith's Ballpark...
Brian Preece

Previewing The Salt Lake Bees March & April Schedule

The Salt Lake Bees will open the final season at Smith's Ballpark against the Tacoma Rainiers on Tuesday, April 2.
23 days ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 25: A general view of Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs take on the Atlant...
RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Bryan Cranston Leading Major League Baseball’s Promotional Campaign

Bryan Cranston is a leading face of Major League Baseball's promotional campaign ahead of opening day for the second straight season.
26 days ago
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Beth Harris, AP

Ohtani To Speak To Media For 1st Time Since Illegal Gambling, Theft Allegations Against Interpreter

Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Dodgers star.
26 days ago
Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Los Angeles Dodgers...
STEFANIE DAZIO, RONALD BLUM and BETH HARRIS Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired By Dodgers After Allegations Of Illegal Gambling, Theft

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft.
1 month ago
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Chandler Holt

Chiefs HC Andy Reid To Throw First Pitch At Royals Opening Day

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will hit the diamond to throw the first pitch at the Kansas City Royals opening day.
1 month ago
Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers Surgery injury...
JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer

Ohtani’s Surgeon Saw Red Flags, But His $700M Deal Shows Trust In Surgery

ElAttrache's concern proved prophetic, and he operated on Shohei Ohtani — this one an enhanced version of Tommy John surgery.
1 month ago
drew thorpe...
Brian Preece

Report: Former Desert Hills Star Drew Thorpe Traded For Second Time In Three Months

Highly touted MLB prospect Drew Thorpe has reportedly been traded to the Chicago White Sox by the San Diego Padres.
1 month ago