Major League Baseball

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Brian Preece

Locals In MLB: Former BYU Hurler Trading Cubs Pinstripes For Phillies Phanatics

The Chicago Cubs announced they have traded former BYU Cougar pitcher Michael Rucker to the Philadelphia Phillies.
2 months ago
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Chandler Holt

What Does Portland Ballpark Negotiations Mean For MLB To Utah?

The Portland Diamond Project confirmed reports of negotiations to buy land for a new ballpark. What does this mean for the MLB to Utah?
3 months ago
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Brian Preece

Tropicana Las Vegas Will Be Demolished To Make Way For New A’s Ballpark

The Tropicana Las Vegas, a Sin City landmark for more than six decades, will close in the spring to make room for a $1.5 billion MLB stadium.
3 months ago
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HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press

Burned Remnants Of Prized Jackie Robinson Statue Found After Theft From Public Park

Fire crews found the burned bronze remnants of a prized statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas.
3 months ago
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Jeremy Mauss

Las Vegas Sports Voices Don’t Want A’s In Utah

The Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas but that is not until the 2028 season which is when the new stadium will be ready.
3 months ago
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RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton & Joe Mauer Elected To MLB Hall Of Fame

Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday while Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield fell short.
3 months ago
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Jeremy Mauss

Does Having Two Stadiums Give Salt Lake City Edge To Temporarily Land A’s?

Larry H. Miller Group CEO Steve Starks provided details on Hans & Scotty G. about the A's visit to Salt Lake City.
3 months ago
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Chandler Holt

LHM Confirms A’s Visit To SLC, Demonstrated Utah Can Accommodate MLB Needs

The Larry H. Miller Company and Big League Utah confirmed reports that the Oakland A's would be considering SLC as a temporary home.
3 months ago
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Brian Preece

Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office Says SLC As Temporary Home For Oakland A’s Could Be Catalytic

The Oakland Athletics need somewhere to play. Is SLC positioning itself as the ideal temporary home for the much-maligned franchise?
3 months ago
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Kyle Ireland

Report: Oakland A’s Visiting Smith’s Ballpark During Search For Temporary Home

The Oakland Athletics reportedly plan to visit Smith's Ballpark during the MLB club's exploratory search for a temporary home.
3 months ago
Smith's Ballpark...
Brian Preece

In My Eyes: Utah Sports Stories That Mattered In 2023

Beyond the action on the field, pitch, court, and rink, the sports landscape across the Beehive State began to shift in 2023.
4 months ago
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The Associated Press

Reports: Prized Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Agrees With Dodgers On $325 Million Deal

Prized free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a $325 million, 12-year contract.
4 months ago
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Brian Preece

Officials Hope MLB Expansion Would Be Part Of Utah’s Tourism Ecosystem

Big League Utah is taking the next step in showing MLB leadership they have what it takes to be the site of future expansion. 
4 months ago
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Ronald Blum, AP

Shohei Ohtani Agrees To Record $700 million, 10-Year Contract With Dodgers

Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani agreed Saturday to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
4 months ago
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Chandler Holt

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Talks 2034 Olympics, MLB And NHL Coming To Utah

Governor Spencer Cox joined the KSL Sports Zone to go over the exciting news surrounding the 2034 Olympics and the state of Utah.
5 months ago
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STEPHEN HAWKINS and RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writers

Oakland Athletics’ Move To Las Vegas Unanimously Approved By MLB Owners

The Athletics will move to Las Vegas and become only the second MLB team in more than a half-century to shift cities.
5 months ago
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JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

Oakland A’s Fans Are Sending MLB Owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ Boxes As Las Vegas Vote Nears

A devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans are sending "Stay In Oakland" boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners.
5 months ago
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DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

The Designated Hitter Hasn’t Always Lived Up To Title After 2 Full MLB Seasons

The universal designated hitter has been part of MLB for two seasons and the sport has survived and even thrived.
5 months ago
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David Brandt, Associated Press

Texas Rangers Win First World Series Title Defeating Arizona Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers win their first World Series Championship.
6 months ago
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David Brandt, AP

Seager, Stellar Defense Lead Rangers Over D-Backs In Game 3 Of World Series

Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series on Monday night.
6 months ago
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DAVID VEENSTRA

Dominant Merrill Kelly Start Helps Diamondbacks Even World Series Against Rangers

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly was once again dominant in the postseason, helping his team even the World Series 1-1.
6 months ago
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Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports

Paul Sewald Blows Save, Diamondbacks Drop Game 1 Of World Series Vs. Rangers

Texas never looked back after the ninth, with Adolis Garcia ending things with a walk-off home run in the 11th inning off for the 6-5 win.
6 months ago
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RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Arizona Diamondbacks Take Series Of Slights Into Surprise World Series Against Texas Rangers

Before opening the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks wanted to recount a series of slights from the 2023 season.
6 months ago
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Brian Preece

Five Texas Rangers Highlight Utah’s World Series Ties

Many have a hard time thinking of Utah as a hotbed of baseball activity, but the Beehive state is well-represented in the 2023 World Series.
6 months ago