Major League Baseball

MLB lockout impact on Salt Lake City and Big League Utah...
Brian Preece

The biggest threat to MLB in Salt Lake City has nothing to do with Utah

MLB's looming lockout could derail Salt Lake City's expansion bid. Here's how the CBA fight over a salary cap threatens Big League Utah's future.
7 days ago
2026 MLB Draft...
Brian Preece

Meet the eight Utah locals taken in the 2026 MLB Draft

From BYU and Utah to SLCC and Utah Tech, eight players with Utah ties heard their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft. Profiles and stats for every pick.
10 days ago
Utah Valley Wolverines Kaden Carpenter (1)...
Brian Preece

Texas Rangers select Utah Valley Wolverine Kaden Carpenter in MLB Draft

Former American Fork and Utah Valley standout Kaden Carpenter heads to his next chapter after being a ninth-round selection of the Texas Rangers.
12 days ago
Nelson Rada Salt Lake Bees...
Brian Preece

Angels No. 2 prospect Nelson Rada selected to 2026 All-Star Futures Game

Salt Lake Bees center fielder Nelson Rada has been selected to the 2026 All-Star Futures Game — the first Bee chosen since 2016.
22 days ago
Jayden Murray of the Houston Astros...
Brian Preece

Chicago Cubs acquire former Utah Tech pitcher Jayden Murray

Desperate for pitching help, the Chicago Cubs acquired Houston Astros right-hander Jayden Murray in exchange for Cameron Sisneros.
1 month ago
Christian Moore #4 of the Los Angeles Angels...
Brian Preece

Los Angeles Angels recall former 1st round pick Christian Moore from Bees

Christian Moore’s torrid June at Triple-A Salt Lake made his promotion to the big leagues impossible to ignore.
1 month ago
Houston Astros Jayden Murray...
Brian Preece

Two former Utah Tech Trailblazers reach MLB with AL West teams

Once a Utah tech pitcher-catcher combo, Jayden Murray and Logan Porter are now opponents in the American League West with Houston and Los Angeles, respectively.
1 month ago
Dumke Family Softball Stadium, Utah Talons AUSL...
Brian Preece

Defending AUSL champion Utah Talons arrive in the Beehive State

The Utah Talons are back in Salt Lake City, where the franchise will look to defend its 2025 Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship.
2 months ago
salt lake ballpark rendering MLB expansion...
Brian Preece

Nightengale: Salt Lake is ‘clear frontrunner’ in MLB expansion process

MLB expansion remains a hot topic, especially in Utah, where Big League Utah (BLU) aims to bring a franchise to the Beehive State.
2 months ago
MLB expansion Big League Utah conceptual rendering...
Brian Preece

How Utah climbed to the top of MLB expansion conversation

If Major League Baseball finally expands for the first time since 1998, Utah is no longer a long shot. It is squarely in the middle of the conversation.
2 months ago
Oliver Dunn Tampa Bay Rays...
Brian Preece

Former Ute Oliver Dunn gets big league call with Tampa Bay Rays

Former Utah infielder Oliver Dunn is back in the major leagues, making his 2026 MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays after being promoted to the active roster on May 20.
2 months ago
Paxton Schultz #75 of the Washington Nationals MLB...
Brian Preece

From Utah colleges to the majors: 3 relievers making noise in MLB

Utah is not often mentioned as an MLB hotbed, but three relievers with in-state ties are carving out roles in major league bullpens this season.
2 months ago
Kris Bryant #23 of the Colorado Rockies checked swing challenge...
Brian Preece

Salt Lake Bees games bring a new twist: a checked swing challenge system

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Salt Lake Bees fans will get their first look at a new checked swing challenge system when the club returns home to host the El Paso Chihuahuas (San Diego Padres) at The Ballpark on Tuesday, May 12. Pacific Coast League teams began piloting the system May 5, 2026, as MLB tests […]
3 months ago
The Ballpark Salt Lake Bees...
Brian Preece

MLB Expansion: Vancouver makes a move, but Utah has the head start

Another western city joins the MLB expansion race. Vancouver is exploring, while Big League Utah keeps its edge with money, land and political support.
3 months ago
Porter Hodge #37 of the Chicago Cubs...
Brian Preece

Locals in MLB: Former Cottonwood pitcher Porter Hodge to miss remainder of 2026 season

Former Cottonwood Colt star pitcher Porter Hodge will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after the Chicago Cubs announced he would undergo UCL surgery on his right elbow.
3 months ago
Big League Utah...
Brian Preece

All the pieces in place as Big League Utah pushes for MLB expansion

“We have this tremendous site close to our capital city, which is important to Utah, that we keep our professional sports downtown,” Starks stressed. “There’s a whole lot of things that we like.”
3 months ago
Jo Adell 9th inning HR robbery...
Brian Preece

Jo Adell’s historic glove headed to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Salt Lake Bee Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one unforgettable night—and now the glove from his historic performance is headed to the Hall of Fame.
4 months ago
ABS challenge system...
Brian Preece

MLB’s ABS System: A hit for fans, rough on umpires

MLB’s ABS system is delivering harsh honesty early in 2026, exposing missed calls and leaving some veteran umpires with nowhere to hide.
4 months ago
Wrigley Field Opening Day 2026...
Brian Preece

A Game, a Season, a Heritage: Opening Day’s timeless magic

From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, explore why MLB Opening Day captures the heart with its rituals, history, and renewed hope.
4 months ago
Shohei Ohtani #16 of Team Japan...
STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer

Ohtani Electrifies Tokyo With BP Show, Grand Slam In WBC Opener

From BP blasts to a grand slam, Shohei Ohtani powers Japan past Taiwan in a commanding World Baseball Classic victory.
5 months ago
2026 World Baseball Classic...
Brian Preece

How To Watch & Stream The 2026 World Baseball Classic

SALT LAKE CITY – The 2026 World Baseball Classic is around the corner, with several nations hoping to hoist a championship trophy later this month. Pool C kicks things off when Chinese Taipei faces Australia at 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday, March 4. 20 teams, 1 world stage. 🌎 The 2026 #WorldBaseballClassic is HERE! pic.twitter.com/ALBYXYnJAy — […]
5 months ago
Potential Salt Lake City MLB ballpark rendering...
Brian Preece

Is Major League Baseball Coming To Utah? Expert Say Salt Lake City Checks Every Box

Salt Lake City is rapidly emerging as a leading MLB expansion contender, powered by booming fan support, prime geography, and major Utah investment.
5 months ago
ABS Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs...
Brian Preece

Inside MLB’s New Automated Strike Zone: What Fans Need To Know

Discover how MLB’s new ABS challenge system works and why it’s set to reshape balls, strikes, and in‑game strategy this season.
5 months ago
2026 World Baseball Classic...
Brian Preece

Team USA Finalizes 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Team USA has unveiled its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, featuring elite pitching and superstar talent as the Americans seek redemption.
6 months ago