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‘A consistent presence’: How rookie Michael Busch quickly won over the Cubs

When you ask Chicago Cubs players and coaches about Michael Busch, they all use one word: Consistent. The 26-year-old is getting his first true runway in the big leagues after sporadic playing time in his debut season with the Dodgers a year ago. And in the early going, he has impressed his new team. “Super consistent at-bats,” Ian Happ said of Busch. (Marquee Sports Network)

By the Numbers: UNC Baseball's Bullpen

As the baseball season barrels into the second half of the schedule, the roles for the North Carolina pitching staff have begun to solidify. In light of the 16 strikeouts the Tar Heel pitchers served up in the 2-1 loss to South Carolina on Tuesday night, it only seems appropriate to introduce the top weapons in the Diamond Heel bullpen -- by the numbers. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Spring Football, Basketball Portal, Aranza Vazquez Interview, UNC Baseball

College basketball's portal season is underway and UNC is not immune (6:02). The UNC Football Spring Game a little more than a week away (29:50). Four-time national champion diver Aranza Vazquez discusses taking home two titles for the second consecutive season, the upcoming Olympics, and more (49:31). (Listen To Podcast)

No. 13 UNC Baseball Back Home To Face Notre Dame For Weekend Series

After a seven-game road swing, the No. 13 North Carolina baseball team returns home this weekend to host Notre Dame in a three-game series beginning Friday, April 12. All three games will stream on ACC Network Extra, with Friday night's opener scheduled for 6 p.m. Games two and three of the series will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

No. 13 UNC Baseball falls to South Carolina in pitchers’ duel, 2-1

In a pitchers’ duel where big hits were scarce, South Carolina got just enough to pull out a 2–1 victory over No. 13 North Carolina at Truist Field in Charlotte on Tuesday night. The Gamecocks (23–10) beat UNC for the fourth time in the last five meetings as designated hitter Alberto Osuna (2 of 4 with a double) was the only Tar Heel with multiple hits. (Tar Heel Tribune)

This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes: Big City Showdown, Irish on Tap

What do you say after scoring 11 runs and losing? UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes: “The more I do it, the less I talk after a loss. You have to know the pulse of your team, and this team wants to win so badly. They were ticked. So with this team, I just remind them, flush it just like you would a flush it if we walked them off. You have got to move on." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball Heads To Charlotte To Face South Carolina Tuesday

UNC Baseball travels to Charlotte on Tuesday to face border-state foe South Carolina at Truist Field in its yearly contest vs. the Gamecocks at the home of the Charlotte Knights. The game begins at 7 p.m. and will stream on ACCNX. UNC has won four of the last seven games against the Gamecocks at Truist Field, but has lost three of the last four. (GoHeels.com)

How seven former Diamond Heels are faring in the MLB

First baseman Michael Busch — drafted as the 31st pick to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019 —is the youngest Diamond Heel currently in the MLB. This season, Busch was traded to the Chicago Cubs, and he faced his previous team in a series last weekend. Catcher Jacob Stallings has signed with the Colorado Rockies, where he joins Daniel Bard. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Spring Sports Roundup

Men’s golf has been knocking on the door of being the next UNC program to win their first team national championship, and it’s looking like they’ll have a chance to this year as well. UNC women’s lacrosse has been one of the dominant programs at UNC, winning three national titles since 2009. This season isn’t shaping up to be quite as dominant this year. (Tar Heel Blog)

UNC Baseball Notebook: 'Character Win' Salvages Weekend

Vance Honeycutt entered the Virginia series with one hit in his last 17 at-bats. Thursday’s game was more of the same for the UNC centerfielder. Friday was a different story. While the Tar Heels surrendered seven runs in the loss, Honeycutt provided the North Carolina offense with two solo home runs. A trio of Tar Heels were able to mash on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

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