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Five Takeaways from the Diamond Heels Fall Baseball Schedule
UNC Baseball wrapped up a busy fall schedule last week, giving fans the first look at the program ahead of its spring season. Following the first practice in September, a 12-inning exhibition win over Walters State kicked things off in the first week of October. The team's "Fall World Series" began days later, with the Blue team taking the series 2-0. (
TarHeel247)
Stats Prove Cubs’ Michael Busch Was Among MLB’s Best First Basemen This Year
Former UNC infielder
Michael Busch's name is plastered all over MLB's first baseman leaderboard both offensively and defensively, as he posted easily the best stat line of his career during the regular season, especially at the plate. He finished the year amongst the top in many categories, including slugging percentage, OPS, home runs, triples, and runs. (
Sports Illustrated)
Mariners draft pick Luke Stevenson ‘living my dream’ in visit to T-Mobile Park
When Seattle Mariners' first round draft pick
Luke Stevenson walked onto the field of T-Mobile Park, accompanied by his parents and younger brother, he saw his future in front of him. But it was more than just seeing the team that he wanted to eventually join or the emerald palace where he wanted to play games. It was more than that. (
Seattle Times)
THT Newsletter: UNC Football Falls Short, Basketball Scrimmages in Cherokee, Baseball Downs Pack
UNC Football came oh so close in its loss to Cal and showed improvement. Carolina Basketball met Tar Heel fans in Cherokee during a Blue-White scrimmage.
Drake Maye and
Javonte Williams are lighting up the NFL, there’s basketball recruiting news, the Diamond Heels beat the Pack, and a it was perfect 6-0 weekend for Olympic sports. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Inside The Lines - UNC Comes Through Late, Beats NC State in DBAP
Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Baseball's 3-1 win over NC State in Durham on Thursday. The Tar Heels broke open a pitcher's duel with two runs in the bottom of the eighth to win the Battle of the DBAP. Ashley and Nugent break down the pitching performances and highlights.
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Fri Oct 17, 2025
UNC’s young pitching shines as Tar Heels top Wolfpack in special environment at DBAP
It was October baseball with some quirky twists, with rivals UNC and N.C. State meeting in the Battle of the DBAP. The exhibition gave fans a sneak peek at the newcomers for both programs, featuring 10-batter lineups that included two designated hitters, the second termed an “additional hitter." Carolina’s pitching ruled the evening in a 3–1 win Thursday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Post-NC State Scrimmage Interview
North Carolina head baseball coach
Scott Forbes speaks with the media on Thursday night following the Tar Heels' 3-1 victory over NC State during the teams' fall scrimmage at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
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Thu Oct 16, 2025
THT Newsletter: Belichick Staying Course, Meet Jarin Stevenson, Bryson Howard Watch, and More
Bill Belichick and his UNC Football coaching staff are staying the course, Carolina Basketball fans were re-introduced to
Jarin Stevenson, 5-star wing
Bryson Howard is down to 3, and UNC Football pulled a major recruiting flip. We also remember Randy Wiel and Ricky Lanier, prepare for the Diamond Heels vs. NC State at the DBAP, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
New Shade of Blue: Catcher Macon Winslow Finds Fit with Diamond Heels
Northeastern North Carolina bled New York Yankee pinstripes for Catfish Hunter until native son Trot Nixon arrived in Boston. New Diamond Heels catcher Macon Winslow has ironically committed a similar switch, playing two seasons at Duke before transferring this offseason to Carolina to take up his glove behind home plate at Boshamer Stadium. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball Fall Wrap with Coach Scott Forbes
As North Carolina’s fall baseball season comes to a close, Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley chats with UNC coach
Scott Forbes about his team’s progress the past month, the emergence of key contributors heading into 2026, the pitching staff, and how freshmen and transfers will play a vital role.
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Fri Oct 10, 2025