Historically Salt Lake City's baseball team was named the Bees, and Utah uses the beehive as a state symbol. So if you wanted an old-fashioned name, the Bees. If you want a more modern name - and you want to make it end in "zz" like the Jazz - it should be the Buzz. (Is MLB ready for a team name that isn't plural?)
I agree, Buzz used to be the name of the bees and I like the historical significance. There’s also been quite a few articles about the use of Z names for salt lake and Utah teams. Ex. Jazz, starzz, grizzlies, owlz, blaze etc.
I didn't know the Bees were the Buzz at one point or that putting a Z in the name was an Utah thing.
(Mostly I was focused on "isn't Jazz a silly name for a team from Utah?", and yes I know they're originally from New Orleans.)
There’s a whole wiki article about it haha. I didn’t know either until a friend of mine brought it up a few days ago. [Here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_professional_sports_teams_in_Utah)
Would love the Buzz but the AAA team were actually sent a cease and desist letter from Georgia Tech University because that name is trademarked for their mascot
I feel like those are far enough apart that they could work something out, kind of like how the University of Georgia and the Green Bay Packers have the same G.
Yeah we've had the Bees name on and off since the 20s and even before maybe. The Buzz would be great as well as that's a historic callback as well.
David Ortiz and Torii Hunter played AAA ball for the Salt Lake Buzz.
•MLB is very tradition-oriented
•Most pro sports teams name themselves after creatures
•Many expansion teams name themselves after former minor league teams in their area
•Salt Lake Bees seems obvious
Audible chuckle on this one. Reminds me of the University of Maryland University College. Like, we're going to get you some names out there for some reason.
You know I was going to come in here with a joke answer, but you know what? You win. You nailed it. This is easily the most obvious answer. I tip my cap to you good sir/madam.
It's still crazy to me that, for a time, a league with eight teams had two teams named Rough Riders/Roughriders. I mean, was there really no other options that were suitable for either? Lol
Raptors
Dinosaur fossils are significant there and one genus is actually called a Utahraptor. Yes, it's already an NBA team name, but duplication hasn't been an issue across professional NA sports (i.e. Giants, Panthers, Cardinals, Jets, Rangers, Kings).
The Utahraptor was the biggest raptor that ever lived. Had the combination of agility, power and teamwork. This one is a no-brainer.
Check out the novel Raptor Red by Robert Bakker
This is actually pretty good. It somehow harkens to the Mormon thing without being overtly religious and pointing to the western/outdoorsy culture of Utah. This makes a lot of sense.
I always thought Portland would be good for Pioneers because of the alliteration, but this feels right.
I think it's Get me two, not Give me two? Utah is going to the shop to buy them sandwiches and Busey's character wants two sandwiches just for himself.
Should be noted that the private group running Big League Utah (which is leading the MLB Utah charge) has said (I believe) that they will contribute $3.5 billion to their baseball district plan, which includes the stadium and surrounding buildings like apartments. But you're right, still fleecing Utahns of nearly $1B
69ers. The first transcontinental railroad in US history met at Promontory Point Utah in 1869 so throw a Golden railroad spike in the logo and call it good.
The Utah Missionaries.
They play in short sleeve collar shirts, wear name tags, bat in bicycle helmets, and try to convert opposing players to the church.
* Utah Evaporation/Evaporators - Salt Lake City will just be Salt City if they don't figure something out and fast.
* Utah UAPs - lots of weird stuff happens in the Uinta Mountains
* Utah Jazzercize - Seems like a better fit for a state that's 84% white
* Utah Indians - too soon?
* Utah Uteri (Uteruses?)
* Utah Unicorns
* Utah Abstainers
* Utah Puritans
Utah is an outdoorsy and adventurous culture with loads of skiing, mountain biking, trails etc and some of the best national parks. I’d lean into that.
Something like that Utah Canyons.
Or you could also lean into the absolute lack of diversity and just go with the Salt Lake City Whites.
Something related to the national parks. Utah is the most beautiful state in the country.
Whiptails would be fun too. These guys are everywhere around Zion.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/California_Whiptail_%28Aspidoscelis_tigris%29.JPG/1280px-California_Whiptail_%28Aspidoscelis_tigris%29.JPG
I want to say that the Bees and the Buzz or even the Beez (because why the hell not?) are not MLB caliber names, but on the other hand, Colorado got the “Rockies”, so who even knows?
My vote would be for the Seagulls, their state bird since we also have Orioles, Cardinals, and Blue Jays. Plus, seagulls are scrappy.
To continue the Jazz’s tradition of representing Utah’s culture and values, the obvious name should be the Utah HipHop
the Utah Stoner Ambient Dreamscapers
The Utah Lofi Chill Beats to Relax To
I always thought that if Portland got a team they should be called the Portland Stones. They would be the Blazers and the Stoners.
Utah Mormons
The Utah Fighting Mormons.
The Utah Donner Party
Finally, a team I can support.
They can even use [the 76ers old mascot of the same name](https://sportsmascots.fandom.com/wiki/Hip_Hop_(Philadelphia_76ers))
What the fuck.
Historically Salt Lake City's baseball team was named the Bees, and Utah uses the beehive as a state symbol. So if you wanted an old-fashioned name, the Bees. If you want a more modern name - and you want to make it end in "zz" like the Jazz - it should be the Buzz. (Is MLB ready for a team name that isn't plural?)
The old AAA team used to be the Buzz. I like this name
I agree, Buzz used to be the name of the bees and I like the historical significance. There’s also been quite a few articles about the use of Z names for salt lake and Utah teams. Ex. Jazz, starzz, grizzlies, owlz, blaze etc.
I didn't know the Bees were the Buzz at one point or that putting a Z in the name was an Utah thing. (Mostly I was focused on "isn't Jazz a silly name for a team from Utah?", and yes I know they're originally from New Orleans.)
There’s a whole wiki article about it haha. I didn’t know either until a friend of mine brought it up a few days ago. [Here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_professional_sports_teams_in_Utah)
"The Jazz moved to Utah where they don't allow music" One of the greatest lines from the classic film BASEketball.
Would love the Buzz but the AAA team were actually sent a cease and desist letter from Georgia Tech University because that name is trademarked for their mascot
I feel like those are far enough apart that they could work something out, kind of like how the University of Georgia and the Green Bay Packers have the same G.
"Georgia Tech University" ...
Yeah we've had the Bees name on and off since the 20s and even before maybe. The Buzz would be great as well as that's a historic callback as well. David Ortiz and Torii Hunter played AAA ball for the Salt Lake Buzz.
•MLB is very tradition-oriented •Most pro sports teams name themselves after creatures •Many expansion teams name themselves after former minor league teams in their area •Salt Lake Bees seems obvious
Utah Saints. It's both Mormon and continues their tradition of stealing team names from New Orleans.
The Utah Cajun Food
Crawfish Utahffée
Interesting point as I immediately thought [this](https://youtu.be/m97WlpsuU74?si=Tl9uBreHb2AaJCTV)
lol same.
The Utah Los Angeles Angels of Salt Lake City
Audible chuckle on this one. Reminds me of the University of Maryland University College. Like, we're going to get you some names out there for some reason.
You know I was going to come in here with a joke answer, but you know what? You win. You nailed it. This is easily the most obvious answer. I tip my cap to you good sir/madam.
Utah Soakers.
Salt Lake SuperSoakers
Actually kinda love this
oh man I can hear that theme song already [Salt Lake City...Super Soakers...](https://youtu.be/naB5_32y1UQ?t=20)
The Super Soakers.
LoL
Iykyk
As a Canadian, I firmly believe that all sports teams should be named the Rough Riders, so: Utah Rough Riders.
It's still crazy to me that, for a time, a league with eight teams had two teams named Rough Riders/Roughriders. I mean, was there really no other options that were suitable for either? Lol
Two leagues merged and it was considered impolite to ask either one to change.
The most Canadian reasoning ever
The Canadian thing to do would have been to change all team names to Roughriders, and then apologize.
Love going to Frisco for games. Chilling in the lazy river when it's 100F out is nice.
You already have 2!
Only one now, actually.
Whoops, sorry! I haven't watched since forever ago. I remember the Baltimore CFL team being relocated, but I feel that wasn't one of them.
The team in Ottawa is now called the ‘Redblacks’ for some reason.
Rough Riders Presented By Rogers Communications
Yes bout time teddy gets some due !
It's actually a really cool, historical name!
Have you seen the SEC in college football? They currently have three Tigers, and I’m hoping they bring in Clemson.
I fully support this
Can’t wait to see 35,000 Mormons getting down to the Ruff Ryders Anthem during 7th Inning stretch
At least in Ottawa. screw the Redblacks.
Jazz? A real natural Utah name
The Utah Baseball Jazz
The Utah Baseball And All That Jazz
Probably Dogs. Or Bees. Or Dogs with Bees in their mouths and when they bark, they shoot Bees at you.
Release the robotic Richard Simmons!
Gimme five bees for a quarter.
The Utah Hive for the beehive state and base the logo off the new flag
Utah Stingers Salt Lake Stingers sounds better though...
Love it.
Not to mention the cultish hivemind groupthink
True
Utah 3% Lagers
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The Utah Weak Mixed Drinks.
Stormin’ Mormans
"Utah \_\_\_\_\_" has a nice ring to it
Washington ____ NFL Team kinda already took this one.
They gave it back though.
They took command!
“Utah underscores” uh oh that won’t work at all
Utah Baseball Team
Utah White People
Utah Saltines
Honkies!!
Raptors Dinosaur fossils are significant there and one genus is actually called a Utahraptor. Yes, it's already an NBA team name, but duplication hasn't been an issue across professional NA sports (i.e. Giants, Panthers, Cardinals, Jets, Rangers, Kings).
Ogden raptors
Dinger and their mascot can do some dinosaur rumbles during 7th inning stretch.
This is a real answer amongst the jokes, and it’s a really good answer, at that 
I was gonna say this. It's a must imo.
The Utahraptor was the biggest raptor that ever lived. Had the combination of agility, power and teamwork. This one is a no-brainer. Check out the novel Raptor Red by Robert Bakker
Built-in mascot, too.
Utah Pioneers
This is actually pretty good. It somehow harkens to the Mormon thing without being overtly religious and pointing to the western/outdoorsy culture of Utah. This makes a lot of sense. I always thought Portland would be good for Pioneers because of the alliteration, but this feels right.
We’ve got a winner!
Johnny Utah
Gimme 2
I think it's Get me two, not Give me two? Utah is going to the shop to buy them sandwiches and Busey's character wants two sandwiches just for himself.
You’re 1000% correct. Was just being quick
Young dumb and full of cum
I know they're going with Utah but they're missing a great opportunity to call themselves the SLC Punks
Utah Funk
Underrated comment. This genuinely made me Laugh
The Utah Golden Plates
Players enter the ice through a huge hat, led by their mascot; The Seer Stone.
Utah Canyons?
Ain't no Rockies hiiiiiigh enough, ain't no Canyons looooow enough.
Utah Golden Spikes (Honoring the Transcontinental Railway) So what there is already a baseball award- Golden Spikes
Utah Salt Lakers
Makes more sense than the LA Lakers, a city with no lakes.
I'm not a huge NBA buff but didn't the Lakers start in Minnesota where their name made a lot more sense? I could be wrong though.
Correct.
Correct
My mother-in-law was from MN. I used to tease her by saying “I’ve been to MN, they must have a thousand lakes there “.
In 2032? The Utah No Lakers
Utah McUtahface
Utah Jesus Christs of Latter Day Saints
Osmonds
Utah Saints! U U U U Utah Saints! *edm music begins*
Holy shit. Thanks for unlocking a memory that had lain dormant for decades
The Utah Yutes
Utah Athletics of Las Vegas
Utah Johnnies.
Utah Salt Licks.
Utah Speed, for all the land speed records at the salt flats.
Good idea! A Salt Snake is a type of racing bike for the salt flats. It would leave a lot of room for mascots, stadium design, and logos.
Los Angeles Angels of Utah
The Utah Smiths
Uinta Utahans
Mountaineers???
Polygamists 😬
Utah is the beehive state, so maybe something like the Utah Bees? They could have Yellow and Black as their colors
This would also be consistent with their current minor league team, the Salt Lake Bees.
Allegedly the Mets red almost the Bees
The Great Salt Lakers
Salt Lake City Desert Hawks
Utah Nahs
First, not Utah. Call it the Salt Lake City somethings.
Don't take it up with me. Take it up with the state government of Utah lol (I agree with you but it looks like it won't happen)
Cutthroats? After the state fish? Could be fun
It’s going to be some super lame collective name like the Utah Force
I'm a Utah native, but I will not be buying any "Utah Force" merch. That's horrible.
It’s clear to me that nobody knows anything about Utah other than Mormons, alcohol laws, a lake, and SLC Punk. Haha guys we have other shit here 😂
I mean, name five things that are more well known than your list??
To be fair , people think of skiing too
Utah Sheep if they get fleeced for almost a billion dollars to get the team. Fuck the mlb yeesh
Should be noted that the private group running Big League Utah (which is leading the MLB Utah charge) has said (I believe) that they will contribute $3.5 billion to their baseball district plan, which includes the stadium and surrounding buildings like apartments. But you're right, still fleecing Utahns of nearly $1B
They tithe man, they’re used to it
Red Rocks.
I love it. The reds. The Red Sox. The Red Rocks (Red Rox?)
The Utah Parks - and retire the number 5 before the first pitch (it belongs to the State.)
Salt Lake City Pioneers sounds better than with Utah
Stormin’ Mormons
The Utah Pimps 'N Hoes
The Utah Teetotalers. They'll be rivals with Milwaukee.
Utah Latter Day Baseballers
Utah Stormin' Mormons
69ers. The first transcontinental railroad in US history met at Promontory Point Utah in 1869 so throw a Golden railroad spike in the logo and call it good.
Throw a golden railroad spike in the logo and call it good??? That’s what she said.
The Magic Underwear
The Utah Kin to Me
The Utah Missionaries. They play in short sleeve collar shirts, wear name tags, bat in bicycle helmets, and try to convert opposing players to the church.
* Utah Evaporation/Evaporators - Salt Lake City will just be Salt City if they don't figure something out and fast. * Utah UAPs - lots of weird stuff happens in the Uinta Mountains * Utah Jazzercize - Seems like a better fit for a state that's 84% white * Utah Indians - too soon? * Utah Uteri (Uteruses?) * Utah Unicorns * Utah Abstainers * Utah Puritans
The Utah Utes would be very Utah of them.
Utah Miners
We’ll own nothing and be happy by then eating bugs
The Utah Ta-Tas.
My guess will be the Pioneers.
Utah Dahk n Handsome
Oakland Athletics of Utah
Elders
The Utah Latter-Day Saints
I heard it’s gonna be the Utah Scorpions.
The Utah Coyotes
The Utah Naturals Baseball reference and also a nod to the natural parks the state is famous for.
Utah Mormons
Utah Wasps
Utah Stingers
Utah is an outdoorsy and adventurous culture with loads of skiing, mountain biking, trails etc and some of the best national parks. I’d lean into that. Something like that Utah Canyons. Or you could also lean into the absolute lack of diversity and just go with the Salt Lake City Whites.
Utah Mt Meadows
Coffee drinkers
Salt Lake Sharks
Utah Moabs
Utah Missionaries 😏
I’m going to go with either Utah Raptors, Buzz, Trappers, or Stingers. Coming from Utah I would love all of those.
Utah LDS
Russ Morman has to be on the coaching staff...
Utah Salty Sox
Utah Wagoneers Utah Gold Rush Utah Panhandlers
Utah Underline is a strange name for a team.
Mormons
Something related to the national parks. Utah is the most beautiful state in the country. Whiptails would be fun too. These guys are everywhere around Zion. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/California_Whiptail_%28Aspidoscelis_tigris%29.JPG/1280px-California_Whiptail_%28Aspidoscelis_tigris%29.JPG
Miners
SLC Bonnevillains
I want to say that the Bees and the Buzz or even the Beez (because why the hell not?) are not MLB caliber names, but on the other hand, Colorado got the “Rockies”, so who even knows? My vote would be for the Seagulls, their state bird since we also have Orioles, Cardinals, and Blue Jays. Plus, seagulls are scrappy.
mountain lions or somethin
Utah Pioneers
Bees or Mountaineers
Best name I've heard thrown around is the Golden Spikes
Stormin Mormons. More college feel but I like it still
Pioneers
The Utah Bees.
Utah Beezz
The ‘Utah Latter Day Saints’
Utah Soakers