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Cubs first baseman Michael Busch makes history with NLDS Game 3 home run
The Cubs’
Michael Busch made history in the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series. His 401-foot homer that tied the game 1-1 against the Brewers made him the first player to hit multiple leadoff homers in the same series in postseason history. Busch, whose 34 homers led the team in 2024, has been one of the few bright spots. (
Chicago Sun-Times)
Video: IC Podcast - Blue Squad Dominant in UNC Baseball's Fall World Series
UNC Baseball's annual Fall World Series concluded Tuesday in Boshamer Stadium as the Blue squad beat Navy 13-7 in Game Two to follow up a 4-2 win on Monday. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley break down both games and the fall season for
Scott Forbes' deep and talented Tar Heel baseball team.
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Wed Oct 8, 2025
Michael Busch the spark that lights Cubs' fire atop the lineup
From his introduction to the leadoff spot through the end of the season, Chicago Cubs first baseman
Michael Busch’s five home runs to open a game were tied for second most in MLB. Among leadoff hitters in the first inning, Busch's .998 OPS is third best in MLB since July 13. Busch’s five leadoff homers are tied for fifth most in Cubs history since 1901. (
MLB.com)
THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, Football Falters, Drake Maye Stars
North Carolina Basketball held its annual Blue-White Scrimmage, Ludacris performed in Polk Place, and in between UNC Football forgot to show up against Clemson. The Diamond Heels routed Walters State in a baseball scrimmage,
Drake Maye looked like a star on Sunday Night Football, No. 25 UNC Volleyball dominated Duke, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: UNC Baseball Routs Walters State - Coach Scott Forbes Postgame Interview
UNC Baseball hosted Walters State in a marathon scrimmage on Friday night in Boshamer Stadium. Coach
Scott Forbes spoke to Inside Carolina and other media following the game to discuss his team's performance and some of the standout players from fall practice.
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Sat Oct 4, 2025
Led by Michael Busch, Chicago Cubs make Wrigley Field shake as they advance to NLDS
There was a buzz at the corner of Clark and Addison entering the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday, with the Wrigley Field crowd of more than 40,000 waiting to explode. Holding onto a slim 2-0 lead over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs were looking for anything to give them some breathing room.
Michael Busch was up for the challenge. (
Yahoo! Sports)
UNC Baseball Announces Fall Roster
UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes has unveiled the fall semester roster that features 16 new faces. Carolina will have 20 players returning from the 2025 ACC Championship winning squad who will be reinforced by a 16-man signing class incoming. The newcomers feature six Division I transfers, one junior college player, and nine high school signees. (
GoHeels.com)
Zac Gallen Emotional After DiamondBacks Eliminated in His Potential Last Start With Arizona
Friday effectively marked the end of the Diamondbacks' season, as Arizona was eliminated from postseason contention.
Zac Gallen, a pending free agent, pitched 4 1/3 innings and yielded five earned runs in the eventual loss, in what may have been his last start as a member of the Diamondbacks. He had a difficult time processing that reality. (
Sports Illustrated)
THT Newsletter: UNC vs. Clemson, Ludacris, Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, Cole Cloer Cancels
It's a big weekend in Chapel Hill. There's a baseball scrimmage, Ludacris performs, UNC Football hosts Clemson, and Basketball holds its Blue-White Scrimmage. Plus,
Cole Cloer is off the board after cancelling his UNC visit, the Diamond Heels land a catcher, quarterback questions, remembering
Tylee Craft, some Tar Heel honors, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC baseball was well-represented in Chicago for Michael Busch's playoff debut
Former UNC baseball star
Michael Busch got his first taste of MLB Postseason action when the Chicago Cubs hosted the San Diego Padres in game one of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday afternoon. Head coach
Scott Forbes and General Manager Carter Hicks were among those who made the trip to Chicago for the game at Wrigley Field. (
Keeping It Heel)