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Now seen as one of Cubs' biggest offensive threats, Michael Busch looking to take next step

During the Chicago Cubs’ eight postseason games, the 28-year-old Michael Busch hit .296/.387/.741. The first baseman launched four homers and ended the playoffs with a 1.128 OPS. He became the first player in MLB history to have multiple leadoff homers in a single postseason series, going deep in Game 1 and Game 3 of the NLDS against Milwaukee. (MLB.com)

UNC Baseball Heads West For Weekend Series At Cal

The Diamond Heels head west, where they will take on Cal in their first true road trip of the season this weekend. It will be UNC's first chance to take on the Golden Bears since the former PAC-12 participants jumped to the ACC. It will also be the program's first trip to Berkeley with all other previous meetings taking place in Chapel Hill or at a neutral site. (GoHeels.com)

Zac Gallen Honored By Arizona Diamondbacks With 4th Opening-Day Start

Zac Gallen will start Opening Day for the Diamondbacks when they visit the Dodgers on March 26. It will be Gallen's fourth straight Opening Day nod and the most unlikely of the bunch. That's because after becoming a free agent and turning down Arizona's qualifying offer last fall, it seemed all but certain he would be wearing another uniform in 2026. (MLB.com)

San Francisco Giants Prospect Parks Harber Impresses with First Spring Training Home Run

San Francisco Giants prospect Parks Harber is doing everything possible to ensure the franchise knows he’s coming soon. He got the start Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, and he added to his spring accomplishments with his first home run. While Harber isn’t in line to get an opening-day job, with every swing and every game he’s impressing the Giants. (Sports Illustrated)

No. 15 UNC Baseball Takes Patient, 13-3 Win Over Bucknell

Eight runs in the seventh inning propelled UNC Baseball to a 13-3, run-rule win over Bucknell on Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium (Highlights). The No. 15 Tar Heels picked up their eighth win via mercy rule, tying their single-season high barely a week into March. The win improves UNC to 2-0 against Patriot League opposition under coach Scott Forbes. (GoHeels.com)

How Cubs first baseman Michael Busch 'earned' everyday role, at-bats against left-handed pitchers

Michael Busch was the Chicago Cubs’ best hitter in the playoffs last season. He hit four home runs and had a .296 batting average, combining frequent contact and power. Now Busch is in the late stages of a progression for talented left-handed hitters. Many have to prove themselves in the big leagues before getting the chance to face lefty pitching. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Tyler Howe's heroic hitting revives UNC baseball in third-game walk-off against Virginia

Tyler Howe has been in and out of the lineup, playing here and there when called upon by head coach Scott Forbes. The Huntersville, N.C., native had five at-bats during the second game of North Carolina's Saturday doubleheader against Virginia, but none of them were as important as his third and fifth. Third, a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth. (Daily Tar Heel)

This Week in UNC Baseball: Pushing Forward, Heading West

UNC Baseball's first ACC series against Virginia ended in dramatic fashion as Tyler Howe tied the game in the bottom of the ninth and won it in the 12th inning. Coach Scott Forbes discusses the past weekend, the lessons learned, and the week ahead with a Bucknell visit Tuesday and a trip to Berkeley, Calif. to face the Golden Bears this weekend. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball To Host Bucknell Tuesday

The Diamond Heels host Bucknell in a Tuesday afternoon clash ahead of UNC's first weekend road trip. It will be the first meeting between these programs, the second new team to go into the UNC record book after opening the season with Indiana. Bucknell is no stranger to ACC competition though, picking up wins over Virginia Tech and Pitt in 2025. (GoHeels.com)

Cubs' first baseman Michael Busch aims to be more consistent in 2026 season

Michael Busch has been consistent for the Cubs the last two seasons. He followed up, hitting 21 home runs with a breakout year last year, leading a potent offense with 34 homers and 90 RBI. Consistency is key for Busch, which is something he learned from his game last season. Busch is working on being a consistent hitter no matter who he faces. (CBS News)

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