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UNC Baseball jumps to No. 3 ahead of weekend series vs. No. 2 Georgia Tech
North Carolina’s huge ACC baseball series this weekend at Boshamer Stadium against Georgia Tech is now a battle between two 30-win teams ranked among the top three teams in the country. The Tar Heels moved up three spots in the D1 Baseball poll to No. 3. The Yellow Jackets went 4–0, including weekend sweep of Florida State and stayed at No. 2. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Newsletter: Michael Malone Hired, UNC and the Transfer Portal, Maximo Adams still a Tar Heel
What a week!
Michael Malone was hired as UNC’s new Men’s Basketball coach, the transfer portal is in overdrive,
Maximo Adams is still a Tar Heel,
Bill Belichick went Bananas, Women’s Basketball landed three commitments, there was a Softball no-hitter, a new Baseball commitment, and more in this week's newsletter. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
No. 6 Diamond Heels hammer Clemson, 12-5, behind Owen Hull’s five hits, five RBI
For the second consecutive weekend, No. 6 North Carolina Baseball showed its resiliency by winning an ACC series after losing the opener. This time it came in convincing fashion, as the Tar Heels poured on the offense in a 12-5 victory over Clemson Sunday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, led by a monster game from center fielder
Owen Hull. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Seattle Catching Prospect Luke Stevenson Doesn’t Mind the Cal Raleigh Comparison
Former UNC catcher
Luke Stevenson was quoted this month when I wrote about how Ryan Sloan and Kade Anderson profile as Seattle Aces in the Making. My spring training conversation with the 21-year-old backstop also included what he had to say about his own skill set, which in many respects it is similar to what Cal Raleigh’s was in the minors. (
FanGraphs)
No. 6 UNC Baseball squeezes out dramatic 14-inning marathon win to even series at Clemson
UNC Baseball has made a habit of endurance tests, and Saturday demanded nearly five hours of patience, pitching, and drama before squeezing out just enough execution at the end. The No. 6 Tar Heels survived their second 14-inning marathon in 12 days, outlasting Clemson 6-4 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium to even the series ahead of Sunday’s finale. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Baseball Outlasts Clemson in 14-Inning Duel
It took 14 innings, but the Diamond Heels eked out a 6-4 victory over Clemson on Saturday to tie the series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium (
Highlights). The No. 6 Tar Heels battled back down two runs to force extras and outlasted the Tigers in a game spanning more than five hours.
Caden Glauber worked his magic for six frames and 101 pitches thrown. (
TarHeel247)
Cubs sign talented shortstop prospect Alex Madera
Talk about a signing that came out of nowhere, as the Chicago Cubs get back on the free agent market to find unexpected talent. According to reports, Undrafted UNC shortstop
Alex Madera and the Cubs have reached an agreement on what appears to be a Minor League deal, as he will make his professional debut at some point this season. (
CubsHQ)
Chansky’s Notebook: The Blueprint
If UNC Basketball
Michael Malone wants to learn how to utilize the transfer portal, he should look no further than Boshamer Stadium.
Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels are in the middle of another strong season. And this year, following the departure of nearly all his starting position players from 2025, Forbes has relied heavily on the transfer portal. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 6 UNC Baseball Falls In Game One At Clemson, 9-5
UNC Baseball dropped their series opener on the road against Clemson 9-5 on Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The No. 6 Tar Heels found themselves in a tight, tied contest until the Tigers blew the game open in the middle innings. Eight runs across from the fifth through seventh put the game out of reach despite a late push from the Diamond Heels. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Baseball Visits Clemson For Weekend Series
UNC Baseball heads down I-85 for their third ACC road series of the season where they will face off with Clemson this weekend. It will be the first time since 2023 that the two teams have squared off in the regular season, splitting their last two meetings in the ACC Tournament in '23 and '25. The home team has won the last 12 non-neutral site games. (
GoHeels.com)