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Ryan Lynch, Jake Schaffner lead UNC Baseball’s draft hopefuls after Tar Heels’ CWS Finals run

North Carolina Baseball players should be popular picks at the MLB draft. After a 54–14–1 season that ended one win short of a national championship, several Tar Heels enter the July 11–12 draft knowing that their names will be called, led by right-handed pitchers Ryan Lynch and Jason DeCaro, shortstop Jake Schaffner, and center fielder Owen Hull. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out

As UNC Baseball chases a third trip to Omaha in the last four years, the transfer portal and NIL continue to be a major part of roster building. In their last two CWS appearances, the Tar Heels turned portal additions into valuable pieces that paved the road to Omaha. Here are the Tar Heels’ moves in the transfer portal ahead of the 2027 season. (MSN.com)

UNC baseball finishes second in final coaches poll of season

The North Carolina Tar Heels' baseball team saw its season end disappointingly on Monday night, falling to Oklahoma in the decisive game three in Omaha. The Tar Heels' bid to win their first national championship came to an end in the 13-2 loss. But it was still a special season for the Tar Heels, making the finals for the first time in over 15 years. (USA Today)

Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN

A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Diamond Heels' Scott Jackson Named ABCA DI National Assistant Coach Of The Year

North Carolina Baseball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Scott Jackson has been named ABCA/Soldier Sports DI National Assistant Coach of the Year. Jackson is the first Tar Heel to win the award, chosen by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association. The Charlotte native just concluded his 10th season with the UNC coaching staff. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Lands Costal Carolina Transfer Pitcher Scott Doran

UNC Baseball added another relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels. Doran announced his decision Friday night. Last season as a sophomore, he was 4–2 with two saves and a 4.76 ERA in 28 1/3 innings, striking out 39 while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC stays near top in Directors’ Cup standings. The good, bad from 2025-26

UNC finished fourth in the Learfield Directors’ Cup all-sports standings for the second year in a row. Baseball and Women’s Lacrosse led the way with runner-up finishes in the national championship games. The Directors’ Cup was created in 1993 to measure overall athletic success by each university, and North Carolina was the first university to win. (MSN.com)

Video: Inside The Lines - UNC Baseball 2026 Season Recap

Tommy Ashley, Grace Nugent, and Spencer Haskell from Inside Carolina return from Omaha to recap UNC Baseball's 2026 season - what went right, what went wrong, and what's ahead for Scott Forbes and his coaching staff as the work is already in full swing for next season. (View Video)

Kane Kepley named to Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list

The Baseball America writeup is essentially the scouting consensus you’d expect, and it’s something we’ve heard before. Kane Kepley is “one of the most advanced hitters in the Cubs system” on the strength of his swing decisions and contact, but the upside is capped by his size and a lack of power. The Cubs knew this was his profile when they drafted him. (Bleacher Nation)

UNC baseball's captains reflect on heartbreak after College World Series loss

After the North Carolina Tar Heels’ 13–2 defeat to the Oklahoma Sooners in Game 3 of the College World Series final, head coach Scott Forbes, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, and relief pitcher Matthew Matthijs addressed the media. The Sooners (43-23) secured their third national title, their first since 1994. Here’s what Gallaher and Matthijs shared. (USA Today)

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