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Utahns in baseball: Pine View alum Marcus Littlewood extends hit streak
Two-time former Mr. Baseball in Utah Marcus Littlewood extended his hit streak to 11 games on Sunday.
Former minor league baseball player Wallace Gonzalez catching attention as new Utah Utes tight end
After his baseball career ended in the minors, Wallace Gonzalez is switching to football, catching passes and praise from Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham after two days at the Utes’ fall camp. Read more »
Utahns in baseball: Pine View alum Marcus Littlewood extends hit streak
Two-time former Mr. Baseball in Utah Marcus Littlewood extended his hit streak to 11 games with a single on Sunday, while former Ute Tyler Wagner is now 7-0, while holding a 0.52 ERA over his last... Read more »
AP source: Tigers acquire ace David Price from Rays
The Detroit Tigers have added another Cy Young Award winner to their star-studded rotation, acquiring Tampa Bay's David Price in a blockbuster deal Thursday. Read more »
AP source: A's acquire Lester, Gomes for Cespedes
A person with knowledge of the trade says the Oakland Athletics have won the Jon Lester sweepstakes, acquiring the left-hander along with outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Boston Red Sox for slugging... Read more »
Vin Scully to return to the broadcasting booth in 2015 for record 66th season
Vin Scully is staying in the booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read more »
Rock On: Kyle Whittingham's happy face
Meanwhile, the high five ... and other unsanitary celebrations. Read more »
Guest commentary: Kids don't need to train — they just need to play
The recent increase in sports injuries can be traced to the rise of year-round training among the youth hyper-sporting culture. Read more »
Utahns in baseball: BYU alum Taylor Cole leads all minor leaguers in strikeouts; Jake Hannemann promoted
Former BYU pitcher Taylor Cole struck out 21 batters in 12 innings over the span of two starts this week, while fellow former Cougar Jake Hannemann shined after his promotion to advanced Single-A... Read more »
Lost Red Sox title ring returned by Yankees fan
A lost Red Sox World Series ring is back on the finger of its owner, thanks to a nifty pickup by an ardent New York Yankees fan. Read more »
The Big Hurt and Joe Torre headline HOF class
Frank Thomas choked back tears, Joe Torre apologized for leaving people out of his speech and Tony La Russa said he felt uneasy. Read more »
Garagiola among those feted by baseball Hall
Joe Garagiola couldn't make the festivities in person. He wasn't about to miss being part of a special moment. Read more »
Torre, Cox and La Russa manage their way into Hall
Joe Torre still needs a pinch or two, just to make sure. Torre will be inducted with fellow former managers Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa in what is a banner year for the baseball shrine. Read more »
Hall call: Thomas, Glavine and Maddux enter shrine
Frank Thomas was always driven to excel, and that sure served him well. "I was never that blue-chip prospect," he said. "I had to outwork my opponents." Thomas was elected in... Read more »
Rock On: Utah has LeBron Syndrome
Plus, a new uniform option BYU should consider ... all things considered. Read more »
Taylorsville High School alum John Buck signs with Angels, to join Salt Lake Bees
Buck signed a minor league deal Monday with the Los Angeles Angels, where he will join the Salt Lake Bees. Read more »
Utahns in baseball: Former Ute C.J. Cron returns to Salt Lake — for now; Stephen Fife back on the DL
Former Ute C.J. Cron was optioned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on Saturday to make room on the 25-man roster for newly acquired closer Huston Street, but Cron's stay in Salt Lake isn't expected... Read more »
BYU pitcher Kolton Mahoney doesn't sign with Brewers, impresses in Cape Cod League (+video)
The deadline for Major League Baseball teams to sign their 2014 draft picks has come and gone, and BYU pitcher Kolton Mahoney was left unsigned at the Friday afternoon deadline. Read more »
After All-Star party, baseball gets back to work
It was great for a couple days. The cheers for Derek Jeter. The power of Giancarlo Stanton. The excellence of Mike Trout in the American League's 5-3 victory. Read more »
Derek Jeter, Mike Trout lead AL over NL 5-3 in All-Star game
On a summer evening filled with reminders of generational change, the AL kept up nearly two decades of dominance by beating the National League 5-3 in the All-Star game Tuesday for its 13th win in... Read more »
Yoenis Cespedes wins again, beating Todd Frazier in HR derby
Yoenis Cespedes knew how to pace himself in this rain-delayed home run derby, drawn out further by a new format. Read more »
Utahns in baseball mid-season awards: The best of the best in the first half of the season
Mashing together the MLB All-Star break and the ESPYs, here's the best of the best of the first half of baseball from baseball players with ties to the state of Utah. Read more »
Utahns in baseball: Mariners designate John Buck for assignment; Ex-Ute Tyler Wagner's scoreless streak snapped
Taylorsville High product John Buck was designated for assignment on Monday, while former Ute Tyler Wagner's 27-inning scoreless streak was snapped in a busy week for Utahns in baseball. Read more »
Utahns in baseball: Ex-BYU slugger Matt Carson comes up big in return off disabled list
Former BYU slugger Matt Carson made a splash in his return off the disabled list Saturday night. Also, a former Ute impressed a national publication with his latest start. Read more »
Trade costs Samardzija chance to play in MLB All-Star game
The trade that put Jeff Samardzija on a postseason contender cost him a chance to pitch in his first All-Star game. Read more »
Major League Baseball All-Star Fan Voting
To Be Held Tuesday, July 15At Target Field, MinneapolisFinalAMERICAN LEAGUECATCHERS 1. Matt Wieters, Orioles, 2,701,310 2. Derek Norris, Athletics, 2,689,324 3. Brian McCann, Yankees, 2,026,016 4. Kurt Suzuki, Twins,... Read more »
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