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Reliever Anson McGorman pitching for the University of Utah baseball vs. Grand Canyon at Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes complete 4-game sweep of Grand Canyon

The opening of Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark came with a bang as Utah completed a four-game sweep of the Grand Canyon Antelopes to wrap up pre-conference play.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | March 15, 2026

  The University of Utah’s baseball team made history over the weekend, opening a new chapter for the program with a dominant four-game sweep of the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the first-ever series...

Jul 13, 2025 - Ethan Holliday is drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the fourth pick during the first round of the MLB Draft at The Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. (Courtesy Brett Davis-Imagn Images/Reuters)

Winners and Losers of the MLB Trade Deadline

MLB fans across the country could be seen refreshing their baseball news sources as the trade deadline crept closer and closer on July 31.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | August 13, 2025

  Despite only three games being in action, July 31 was one of the most entertaining days of the MLB season. In the 31 hours leading up to the trade deadline, a total of 50 trades took place...

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Commentary: Why the 2025 San Diego Padres Are Destined for Greatness

A plethora of things have gone wrong for the Padres so far in 2025. Here's why some positive regression seems due for a team in need of momentum.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | July 4, 2025

  Despite already being ruled out by many, the 2025 San Diego Padres are destined for greatness in October. What could be so enticing about a struggling team riddled with injuries and inconsistency?...

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Commentary: Why the Colorado Rockies are Historically Bad

The 2025 Colorado Rockies have struggled as a franchise throughout the 2020s. 2025 has become a culmination of every mistake from the past.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | June 16, 2025

  The 2025 Colorado Rockies are historically bad. Not only are they on pace to become the worst team of the 21st century, but the worst team since the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics. Their current...

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A Deep Look Into the MLB’s Salary Cap Issue

Major League Baseball may be in serious trouble if they don't follow the example that other major sports leagues have set.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | May 28, 2025

  The MLB is going to die. Okay — probably not die, but things aren’t looking good. One glaring problem is creating an unsettling environment for baseball’s fans, managers and players. The...

University of Utah baseball team players in the dugout during a game versus University of Washington at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Close Out Final Season at Smith’s Ballpark

After a backbreaking series loss to TCU, the Utes missed the Big 12 Tournament. They will now turn their focus to 2026 and the new on-campus stadium.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | May 21, 2025

  The curtains closed on an era of Utah baseball this weekend as the Utes wrapped up their final season at Smith’s Ballpark. Finishing with a 21-29 overall record and 8-22 in Big 12 Conference...

University of Utah baseball team in an NCAA baseball game vs. Washington State at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Suffers Triple Loss in West Virginia

After a sweeping loss last week at Smith’s Ballpark against Arizona State, Utah baseball hit the road to Morgantown, West Virginia in search of a redeeming series against the Mountaineers.
By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor | April 11, 2025

Despite the brutal sweep, multiple Utes displayed impressive performances throughout the weekend. Friday On Friday, the Utes hit the ground running, with Drake Digiorno opening up scoring with a homer...

University of Utah baseball team players in the dugout during a game versus University of Washington at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Sees 27 Runs in Action-Packed Opening Weekend

Despite letting Oklahoma State slip ahead on Saturday, Utah baseball had themselves a triumphant opening weekend at Smith’s Ballpark.
By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor | March 24, 2025

  Utah Baseball kicked off their home opening weekend with a thrilling series of three against the Oklahoma State Cowboys this weekend, narrowly missing the clean sweep in the process. Game One On...

University of Utah graduate student and pitcher Kyle Robeniol, in a game vs. the Arizona State University Sun Devils at Smith's Ballpark on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Gets the Clean Sweep Against Pepperdine

In Utah baseball's opening weekend of the 2025 season, the Utes displayed a dominant presence on the plate against the Waves, going four for four and preserving a perfect record to start the year.
By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor | February 24, 2025

  On Valentine's Day, the Utah baseball team headed to Malibu to battle the Pepperdine Waves for their first series of the season. With 2025 being the first year for Utah baseball in the Big 12,...