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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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years ago
Brian Preece
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 years 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 years 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.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MiLB: San Francisco Giants Trade For Former Utah Tech Catcher Logan Porter
It was always going to be an uphill battle for former Utah Tech Trailblazer Logan Porter as a catcher in the Kansas City Royals system.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MiLB: Former Fremont Star Ky Bush Earns Southern League Pitcher Of The Week
Former Fremont star and current Chicago White Sox farmhand Ky Bush has been named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Former Cougar Daniel Schneemann Doing It All For Cleveland Guardians
Former BYU Cougar Daniel Schneemann has been incredibly versatile defensively and deadly with the bat since making his MLB debut on June 2.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Former Desert Hills Pitcher Makes MLB Debut With Chicago White Sox
Former Desert Hills baseball star Drew Thorpe might have wondered when his opportunity would come following two off-season trades.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Former Cougar Justin Sterner Makes Most Of MLB Debut
Former BYU Cougar Justin Sterner didn't have much time to prepare when the rookie pitcher learned he was needed in the big league bullpen.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MiLB: Former Pleasant Grove Baseball Star Suffers Scary Injury
It was a scary scene in late May when former Pleasant Grove Viking Payton Henry was struck in the head by an opponent's backswing.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Porter Hodge Demoted As Chicago Cubs Get Healthier
Porter Hodge found out how the other half lives when a bad call spiraled into allowing the first earned runs of his brief big league career.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Porter Hodge Reminisces On MLB Debut
Nearly five years after he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs out of Cottonwood High, Porter Hodge is living the high life in the Cubs bullpen.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Former BYU Baseball Standout Daniel Schneemann Doubles In MLB Debut
A blistering start with the bat earned former BYU Cougar Daniel Schneemann the chance to make his MLB debut with the Cleveland Guardians.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Hodge Delights In Debut, Dunn Returns To Milwaukee
Former Cottonwood Colt Porter Hodge had a memorable MLB debut when he finally took the mound in front of 35,000 fans at beautiful Wrigley Field.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MiLB: After Continuing Family Legacy At BYU, Justin Sterner Has Eyes On MLB
Carrying on the family legacy at BYU was always the goal for Justin Sterner; he didn't always know if baseball would get him there.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Porter Hodge Dazzles In Big League Debut For Chicago Cubs
Former Cottonwood HS standout pitcher Porter Hodge was one ball shy of an immaculate inning in his MLB debut.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MiLB: Former BYU Cougar Making Triple-A Case For Big League Promotion
Daniel Schneeman is on fire at the plate this season for last-place Columbus, putting himself in position to make his MLB debut this summer.2 years ago
Brian Preece
Locals In MLB: Former Cottonwood Colt Set To Make MLB Debut With Chicago Cubs
Former Cottonwood Colt pitcher Porter Hodge could make his MLB debut this week after being called up by the Chicago Cubs on Friday, May 17.2 years ago
