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UNC Baseball Transfer Portal Additions
It’s offseason rebuilding mode for the UNC baseball program. The Tar Heels have the return of pitcher
Jason DeCaro and third baseman
Gavin Gallaher to jumpstart their 2026 roster, but if they want to remain as competitive as they’ve been, there is serious work to do. Fortunately, some of it already has begun with these five transfer portal additions. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Jason DeCaro, Ryan Lynch Invited To USA Baseball Training Camp
UNC pitchers
Jason DeCaro and
Ryan Lynch have been invited to the 2025 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. The camp will feature 56 of the premier non-draft-eligible college players for a 5-game Stars vs. Stripes intrasquad series at venues across North Carolina from June 29-July 3. USA Baseball will name the final team on July 3. (
GoHeels.com)
Inside the world of UNC student managers: Preparing baseballs for game day
In college baseball, the focus often lies on the players, coaches, and competition. However, a crucial role is played by student managers, like Grayson Guy from UNC, who meticulously prepare baseballs before each game. This process of "rubbing up" the baseballs, involves a unique technique and specialized mud that enhances grip for pitchers. (
Chatham Journal)
Alex Madera, Luke Stevenson Among Finalists For ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award
North Carolina infield stalwarts
Alex Madera and
Luke Stevenson have been selected as finalists for the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove team. Madera, a finalist at shortstop, and Stevenson, one of three catchers on the list, were elite defenders all season for the Tar Heels. The duo combined to help the team lead the nation in defensive runs saved. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Wade's Jab At UNC; Carolina Lands Duke Baseball Transfer
Host Isaac Schade breaks down NC State basketball coach Will Wade's bold comments about UNC's player management amid
Ven-Allen Lubin's transfer from Chapel Hill to Raleigh. On a similar note, Duke baseball catcher Macon Winslow's move to UNC raises eyebrows across the ACC.
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Tue Jun 17, 2025
Michael Busch flourishing, Zac Gallen struggling, others doing well in minor leagues
The three former UNC baseball players in the major leagues have had a mixed bag this season, including strong play from Chicago Cubs first baseman
Michael Busch and struggles for Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. The most impressive of the 26 Tar Heels in the minor leagues have been pitchers Cooper Criswell,
Dalton Pence, and
Austin Love. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Offers Qayden Samuels, Basketball Schedule, Jake Knapp, and more
Basketball recruiting heats up as
Qayden Samuels receives a coveted UNC scholarship offer. Also, with the Kentucky game announced, how is the non-conference basketball schedule shaping up? Plus,
Jake Knapp's National Pitcher of the Year award and the Tar Heels' impressive showing at track and field nationals.
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Mon Jun 16, 2025
Daniel Bard’s remarkable MLB comeback just added a new chapter with the Mariners
Daniel Bard has one of the most impressive stories of perseverance in MLB history, and it’s continuing, as the free-agent right-hander is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners. Now nearly 40, Bard is getting what might be his final shot to finish his career on his own terms. What it is for Bard, simply, is an opportunity. (
FanSided)
Aaron Sabato Promoted to Triple-A After Career-Best Stretch: Could MLB Be Next?
Five years after being selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft out of North Carolina,
Aaron Sabato is heading to Triple-A. The Saints announced that Sabato has been promoted to the Triple-A club after a strong showing in Double-A Wichita. It's a long-awaited step for a player who was one of the premier power bats in college baseball. (
Twins Daily)
Luke Stevenson, Kane Kepley, Aidan Haugh invited to MLB Draft Combine
North Carolina catcher
Luke Stevenson, center fielder
Kane Kepley and right-handed pitcher
Aidan Haugh have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, a five-day event that starts Tuesday. Stevenson is No. 20 and Kepley is No. 82 on the MLB top 200 prospects rankings. The UNC trio is among 180 college invitees. (
Tar Heel Tribune)