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Latter-day Saint baseball player Max Muncy is following his road to 'The Show'

By Jaxon Wynder
March 21, 2025 01:26 PM
MESA, Ariz. – For Max Muncy, this spring could be the turning point in his career. The 22-year-old shortstop has been grinding in the minors for the past few seasons, but now, he’s knocking on the door of the big leagues with the Athletics.
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MLB spring training from a fan’s perspective

By Glen Guerrette
March 05, 2025 03:37 PM
There is almost no better way to get ready for the upcoming MLB season than to attend spring training.
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Former Salt Lake Bee is making waves in the MLB

By Tori Haubner
February 28, 2025 01:06 PM
TEMPE, Ariz.– Beloved former Salt Lake Bees player Jo Adell has been called up to the big leagues to start at center field for the Los Angeles Angels.
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Former BYU Cougar Daniel Schneemann shines in MLB debut

By Sam Foster
June 04, 2024 12:00 AM
It's been a long time coming for 27 year old rookie, and former BYU star, Daniel Schneemann. After being drafted in the 33rd round of the 2018 MLB draft, Schneeman patiently waited for his time to play on the big stage. That time finally came on Sunday when Schneemann's Guardians hosted the Washington Nationals.
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Baseball

Degrees and MLB Dreams

October 11, 2019 12:00 AM
PROVO -- Two former Cougars are back in Provo right now working on their craft to return to their MLB organizations come spring, and to one day make it to the majors.
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Internships a must in sports professions

By Aaron Fitzner
August 08, 2019 12:00 AM
Internships are necessary for pursuing sports-related professions. Sports organizations do not often hire applicants who only offer a degree — that degree must be paired with work experience.
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MLB jerseys: Authentic or knockoff

By Aaron Fitzner
August 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Knockoff MLB jerseys are cheaper than the authentic option, but manufacturers of knockoffs cut corners to keep prices low, and the final product will be a lesser replica of what your favorite players wear. By spending a little more money, you can wear what your favorite players wear, regardless of your baseball skills.
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Things you should know today: 3/20/19

By Josh Carter
March 20, 2019 12:00 AM
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
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AP source: Trout, Angels close to record $432M, 12-year deal

March 20, 2019 12:00 AM
Mike Trout is about to cash in.
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Things you should know today: 12/12/18

December 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen faces possible jail sentence
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McCutchen on the move, other deals percolate at meetings

December 12, 2018 12:00 AM
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Andrew McCutchen moving into Philadelphia’s outfield, more talk about a megadeal involving Noah Syndergaard and J.T. Realmuto and veteran pitcher Ivan Nova on the go.
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MLB star Bryce Harper posts on Instagram about meeting President Nelson, Elder Uchtdorf

October 08, 2018 12:00 AM
The 188th Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this past weekend brought people into town from all over the world. This particular conference weekend had a special guest in attendance: Washington Nationals' outfielder Bryce Harper and his wife, Kayla Harper.
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MLB commissioner says NL teams may be more receptive to DH

January 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says National League teams may be more receptive to the designated hitter than in the past, even though owners ended two days of meetings without any serious discussion about expanding use of the DH.
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BYU grad goes for major dreams in minor leagues

January 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Jacob and Shayli Hannemann spent their spring and summer months in Tennessee with the Smokies, the Chicago Cubs Double-A team. (Shayli Hannemann)
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Baseball

BYU baseball players on the road to success in MLB

February 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Two former BYU baseball players have had their first taste of big league action after being selected in the MLB draft. Now Jacob Hannemann and Taylor Cole look to crack the major league.
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Baseball

LDS World Series pitcher attributes success to church mission

October 29, 2014 12:00 AM
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie will start tonight against the San Francisco Giants in game 7 of the World Series. Guthrie, 35, attended BYU for his freshman year and went on his mission to Spain in 1999. After his mission, he transferred to Stanford University and went on to be drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 2002.
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Jeter, Trout lead AL over NL 5-3 in All-Star game

July 16, 2014 12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS — Baseball generations joined up and prepared to pass each other on a sparkling summer night in the Upper Midwest.
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Cespedes wins again, beating Frazier in HR derby

July 15, 2014 12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS — Yoenis Cespedes knew how to pace himself in this rain-delayed home run derby, drawn out further by a new format.
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