The Bees hosted a Dirty Sodas launch party on February 24 at The Ballpark at America First Square in Downtown Daybreak. Employees, influencers and community leaders celebrated the new identity with free Swig, Dirty Sodas merchandise and a Dirty Sodas themed drone show.
The Dirty Sodas take to the field during any home Wednesday game at The Ballpark.
Salt Lake Bees Announce 2026 Coaching Staff
The Los Angeles Angels announced the 2026 Player Development Staff on Wednesday, February 11, with Doug Davis headlining the Salt Lake Bees coaching staff as the club’ s new manager.
“ Having been around Salt Lake and the league for the past three seasons, I’ m extremely excited about the opportunity to spend 2026 here,” said Davis.“ I love the new ballpark and the energy around this franchise, and I’ m thrilled to be part of the Los Angeles Angels organization again, coming back home to the team that drafted me makes this opportunity even more special.”
Photos from the Utah Dirty Sodas launch party:
Top- Kim Brown, Salt Lake Bees director of marketing, gets hands on with the new uniforms;
Center- MSE President Michelle Smith shows off the new team ball surrounded by members of the MSE team;
Bottom- Salt Lake Bees President and General Manager Ty Wardle welcomes fans to the launch party.
The remainder of the coaching staff returns from the 2025 season: Pitching Coach Shane Loux, Assistant Pitching Coach Andy Hawkins, Hitting Coach Alonzo Powell and Bench Coach Jack Santora. On the support side, Assistant Athletic Trainer Dan Turner and Video Assistant Thomas Quinn join the organization as the newest additions for the 2026 season.
Davis became the ninth Bees manager in franchise history following the announcement of his hiring on January 21. He spent three seasons as manager of the Round Rock Express and played professionally for 11 seasons across the Angels, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals organizations.
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