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Fans dig 'amazing' new Bees stadium, as team's Daybreak debut is a grand slam

Fans dig 'amazing' new Bees stadium, as team's Daybreak debut is a grand slam

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 10:25 p.m.

About everything went perfectly for the Salt Lake Bees Tuesday evening in their first game at the new stadium.
What to expect at Salt Lake Bees' new Daybreak stadium as it opens

What to expect at Salt Lake Bees' new Daybreak stadium as it opens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 9:02 a.m.

Baseball fans can expect a whole lot of new as The Ballpark at America First Square opens on Tuesday.
Will the Salt Lake Bees still have a produce race in their new stadium?

Will the Salt Lake Bees still have a produce race in their new stadium?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 5 - 2:51 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees' move to a new stadium left a quirky between-inning event in question, but it has made a decision on the produce race's future.
New stadium, new eats: What's on the menu at Salt Lake Bees' new stadium

New stadium, new eats: What's on the menu at Salt Lake Bees' new stadium

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 4 - 2:24 p.m.

Salt Lake Bees baseball fans will have plenty of new food options when The Ballpark at America First Square opens next week.
Utah's newest TRAX station celebrates more than just baseball

Utah's newest TRAX station celebrates more than just baseball

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 7:10 p.m.

Baseball sped up the time frame for a new TRAX station in South Jordan, but the area will soon offer more than just a game.
New-look Salt Lake Bees have thoughts on team's new, soon-to-be completed stadium

New-look Salt Lake Bees have thoughts on team's new, soon-to-be completed stadium

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 6:48 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees' new stadium isn't quite finished, but players have plenty of things to say about it before the team's April 8 home opener.
Smith's Ballpark to be 'repurposed' as Salt Lake City settles on its future

Smith's Ballpark to be 'repurposed' as Salt Lake City settles on its future

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 10:06 p.m.

Salt Lake City leaders have decided on what to do next with the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.
Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark

Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 4:46 p.m.

Salt Lake City has big ideas for Smith's Ballpark, the former minor league stadium site.
How Salt Lake Bees picked new colors, jerseys and logos as part of major brand 'refresh'

How Salt Lake Bees picked new colors, jerseys and logos as part of major brand 'refresh'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 10:00 a.m.

More changes are coming to the Salt Lake Bees as the team enters a new chapter in its history, including new colors, logos and jerseys.
Daybreak now has its field. Here's what fans will see when the Bees start playing

Daybreak now has its field. Here's what fans will see when the Bees start playing

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:43 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees new stadium now has a playing surface, offering a better idea at what fan views will look like beginning next season.
Crews working to have new Bees stadium ready by opening day

Crews working to have new Bees stadium ready by opening day

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 4:59 p.m.

Crews are rushing to finish the new home of the Salt Lake Bees in the Daybreak community of South Jordan.
End of an era: Salt Lake Bees' final season at Smith's Ballpark in photos

End of an era: Salt Lake Bees' final season at Smith's Ballpark in photos

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 5:44 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees' time at Smith's Ballpark is now over. This is what the final season looked like in photos.
Salt Lake Bees players of new and old, fans reflect the end of Smith's Ballpark

Salt Lake Bees players of new and old, fans reflect the end of Smith's Ballpark

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:33 a.m.

The view of the mountains made Smith's Ballpark a favorite among fans and players alike. It simply made it one of the top-rated ballparks in the minor league system for its view.
What residents want from Smith's Ballpark site as post-baseball plans pick up

What residents want from Smith's Ballpark site as post-baseball plans pick up

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 9:06 p.m.

Those who call Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood home certainly have ideas for how the Smith's Ballpark land can be used after the Salt Lake Bees move out.
Salt Lake Bees will have a noticeable uniform change in 2025

Salt Lake Bees will have a noticeable uniform change in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 1:31 p.m.

A big change is coming to the Salt Lake Bees in 2025 and no it's not just a new stadium.
Smith's Ballpark may have familiar tenant in 2025, but future beyond that to be determined

Smith's Ballpark may have familiar tenant in 2025, but future beyond that to be determined

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 8:05 a.m.

A familiar face may return to Smith's Ballpark next spring, but the future of the stadium beyond that remains hazy.
Salt Lake Bees to play under an identity with nearly no ties to Utah. Here's why

Salt Lake Bees to play under an identity with nearly no ties to Utah. Here's why

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 5:09 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees are set to play a game Tuesday under a name that has nothing to with the city or state, joining all other 120 minor league teams.
Here's when the Salt Lake Bees will begin playing at Daybreak Field

Here's when the Salt Lake Bees will begin playing at Daybreak Field

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 4:14 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees will bid farewell to Smith's Ballpark on Sept. 22, but it's now clear when the Bees will make their Daybreak debut.
Ballpark concerns mount as Bees final season at Smith's Ballpark winds down

Ballpark concerns mount as Bees final season at Smith's Ballpark winds down

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:01 p.m.

A draft plan for the Smith's Ballpark future could be available in the next few months, but Ballpark residents are concerned about a gap between the last game and construction.
Mike Trout's season over after being pulled from Salt Lake Bees game

Mike Trout's season over after being pulled from Salt Lake Bees game

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 4:07 p.m.

Three-time MVP Mike Trout's season is now officially over after suffering a setback during his brief stint with the Salt Lake Bees last week.
Mike Trout's Salt Lake rehab stint cut short, to be reevaluated in California

Mike Trout's Salt Lake rehab stint cut short, to be reevaluated in California

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 6:23 p.m.

Mike Trout's rehab stint in Salt Lake hit a setback after two innings on Tuesday and now it's unclear if the three-time MVP may play again in Utah.
'I'm living it up': What 3-time MVP Mike Trout had to say about his Salt Lake return

'I'm living it up': What 3-time MVP Mike Trout had to say about his Salt Lake return

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 8:13 p.m.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout reflected on his time in Salt Lake as he began what is expected to be a brief rehab stint with the Bees this week.
3-time MVP Mike Trout to rehab with Salt Lake Bees during upcoming homestand

3-time MVP Mike Trout to rehab with Salt Lake Bees during upcoming homestand

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 20 - 9:06 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees return to Smith's Ballpark on Tuesday and three-time MVP Mike Trout is expected to take the field with them when they do, according to a report.
Farewell robo-umps? MLB picks a Triple-A system fans see at remaining Bees games

Farewell robo-umps? MLB picks a Triple-A system fans see at remaining Bees games

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 9:02 a.m.

The days of robo-umps may soon be numbered, as another method of calling balls and strikes takes over Triple-A before it may be the standard in the majors.
'I'm going to miss him for sure': Steve Klauke's death leaves 'hole' for Salt Lake Bees

'I'm going to miss him for sure': Steve Klauke's death leaves 'hole' for Salt Lake Bees

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted June 18 - 7:41 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees paid tribute to Steve Klauke, who left a special place in the hearts of everyone at the ballpark.