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Michelle Bodkin

Utah Baseball Receives Significant Gift From C.J. Cron

The University of Utah announced baseball alumnus C.J. Cron donated a significant gift to the baseball program Wednesday morning.
4 years ago
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Kristie Rieken, AP

Mr. 2,000: Baker Becomes 12th Manager To Reach 2,000 Wins

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker won his 2,000th game, becoming the 12th skipper in major league history to reach the milestone.
4 years ago
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Brian Preece

Triple-Play: What To Know As Bees Get Set To Host Tacoma Rainiers

The 12-12 Salt Lake Bees welcome in the 7-17 Tacoma Rainiers for a six-game series at Smith's Ballpark beginning on Tuesday, May 3.
4 years ago
Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor...
Brian Preece

Instant Replay: Royals Outfielder Makes Kingly Grab To Rob Home Run

Royals centerfielder Michael A. Taylor scaled the wall to rob Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner of a home run.
4 years ago
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 05: Ben Joyce #44 of the Tennessee Volunteers pitches in the back eighth inn...
Brian Preece

Instant Replay: Tennessee Pitcher Hits 105 MPH In Game

Tennessee Volunteers relief pitcher Ben Joyce turned heads when one of his pitches clocked in at an unbelievable 104 MPH on the stadium gun.
4 years ago
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Brian Preece

Instant Replay: Whitmore Is First Woman To Start Atlantic League Game

Batting ninth and playing left field, Kelsie Whitmore made baseball history when she cracked to Staten Island FerryHawks starting lineup on Sunday, May 1.
4 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets reacts after recording the final...
JERRY BEACH Associated Press

No-No-No-No-No! 5 Mets Pitchers Combine To No-Hit Phillies

New York Mets starter Tylor Megill and four relievers combined on the first no-hitter of the Major League Baseball season, teaming up to throw a whopping 159 pitches and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0.
4 years ago
Bees infielder Luis Regnifo rounds the bases against the Las Vegas Aviators on Sunday, April 17....
Brian Preece

Three Things To Know As Salt Lake Bees Return Home To Face Express

The Bees return to Smith's Ballpark hoping the home field advantage will lead to a few more wins after a difficult 2-7 road trip against Reno and Round Rock.
4 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the fi...
Brian Preece

Dodgers’ Bauer Suspended For Two Seasons Over Alleged Assault

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been suspended for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies. Bauer's punishment comes after a San Diego woman, whom the pitcher had met through social media, alleged that Bauer beat and sexually abused her last year.
4 years ago
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 27: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double to bring in a run d...
Brian Preece

Instant Replay: Contreras Brothers Exchange Lineup Cards Prior To MLB Game

In a special moment, Willson & William Contreras exchanged lineup cards prior to the Braves-Cubs game after the younger William was called up earlier in the day.
4 years ago
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Brian Preece

Former Ute Outfielder To Pitch For Los Angeles Dodgers

Former University of Utah outfielder/pitcher Andre Jackson has been called up to the Major League roster by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
4 years ago
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The Associated Press

Tigers’ Cabrera Gets 3,000th Hit; 33rd Player To Reach Mark

Tigers star Miguel Cabrera delivered the 3,000th hit of his decorated Major League Baseball career Saturday.
4 years ago
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Members of the Boston Red Sox are announced on Opening Day before...
Brian Preece

Appreciation For Jackie Robinson More Than Baseball For Bees’ Davis

Teams across professional baseball will honor Jackie Robinson on the 75th anniversary of his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
4 years ago
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Ronald Blum, Associated Press

AP Exclusive: MLB Average Salary Up 5.9% After Lockout

The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on opening day, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press.
4 years ago
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Kyle Ireland

Instant Replay: Rays OF Hits Home Run In Front Of Fan Battling Cancer

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips smashed a home run with one of his biggest fans in attendance.
4 years ago
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Janie McCauley, AP

Giants’ Alyssa Nakken Becomes 1st MLB Female Coach On Field

Alyssa Nakken was hard at work in the batting cage, just a few steps from the dugout, when suddenly the call came.
4 years ago
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Kyle Ireland

Riverton’s Tanner Banks Makes MLB Debut With Chicago White Sox

Riverton's Tanner Banks made his Major League Baseball debut during the Chicago White Sox's game against the Detroit Tigers.
4 years ago
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Charles Odum, AP

Braves Get Rings, Beat Reds 2-1 Behind Scoreless Wright

Kyle Wright picked up a World Series ring along with many of his Atlanta teammates, then led the Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 2-1.
4 years ago
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JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

Austin Slater’s Double In 10th Lifts Giants Past Marlins 6-5

Austin Slater doubled with two outs in the 10th inning for his first career walkoff RBI, sending the San Francisco Giants past the Miami Marlins 6-5 in an opening-day nail-biter.
4 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Josh Donaldson #28 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting ...
RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Donaldson Lifts Yankees To Opening Win Over Red Sox In 11th

Josh Donaldson capped his Yankees debut with an RBI single in the 11th inning, lifting New York over the Boston Red Sox 6-5 for its first walk-off win on opening day since Yogi Berra crossed the plate in 1957.
4 years ago
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8:  Javier Baez #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates in the arms of Jeimer Cand...
LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer

Báez Single, Game-Ending Review Lifts Tigers Over White Sox

Javier Báez wound up with a winning RBI single on a game-ending replay reversal in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.
4 years ago
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Brian Preece

Five Of Angels Top-30 Prospects Highlight Bees Early Season Roster

Los Angeles Angels announced five top-30 prospects will begin the season on the Salt Lake Bees Opening Day roster.
4 years ago
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 16: Tanner Banks #83 of the Chicago White Sox poses for a portrait during...
Brian Preece

Former Bruin, Ute Pitcher Makes Opening Day Roster With White Sox

Former Salt Lake Community College and University of Utah pitcher Tanner Banks has made the Chicago White Sox Opening Day roster.
4 years ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 07: A general view of Wrigley Field during the national anthem before the...
Brian Preece

Instant Replay: Chicago Cubs Prospect Gets Good News In The Dugout

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ethan Roberts learned he had made the Opening Day roster for the first time earlier this week.
4 years ago