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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball.

Checking in With the Diamond Heels’ Scott Forbes: 'Baseball is a booming sport'

As his team began fall practices and scrimmages at Boshamer Stadium, Scott Forbes discussed the state of UNC Baseball. And to hear him tell it, that state is a good one. Forbes was in a talkative mood, and not just because of his contract extension through 2032. Money matters aside, Forbes appears to have another pretty good team at his disposal. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Baseball's 'Arm Barn' Deep and Talented - Bryant Gaines Interview

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, assistant Bryant Gaines, and the rest of the Diamond Heels coaching staff set out to fill its roster and pitching depth this offseason following the College World Series in Omaha. Gaines looks back at the special moments of last season and highlights what the future holds for his group this fall and into next season. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball: Replacing the Production - Part 2: Infield

Last offseason, UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes was tasked with replacing almost the entire infield. And while the 2027 Tar Heels won’t have as much turnover as the year prior, there are still several new faces that will be seen around the diamond come February. Maybe most importantly, Gavin Gallaher is bringing his leadership back to Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Blue)

After making history at Triple-A, slugger Aaron Sabato joins Minnesota Twins

Aaron Sabato, a first-round Draft pick in 2020, was literally three innings from his Twins tenure possibly coming to an end when a rain delay hit, and AAA St. Paul manager Brian Dinkelman called him aside. Sabato would need to cancel his flight home to New Jersey after the Saints’ season ended. He would be headed west to join the big league club instead. (MLB.com)

Orioles Outfield Prospect Vance Honeycutt On Late-Season Surge With Baysox

The Chesapeake Baysox finished the 2026 season on a roll thanks to a late surge from Vance Honeycutt, who has transformed his year with mechanical adjustments, renewed confidence and a refined mental approach that helped him become one of Double-A’s hottest hitters. Honeycutt said his recent success came from reconnecting with himself. (Press Box)

Why UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes' contract extension was 'priority' for Tar Heels

UNC is the only college baseball team to make it to Omaha two of the last three years, and coach Scott Forbes has led the Tar Heels to six straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Forbes "has been an integral part of Carolina baseball’s sustained excellence during his more than two decades with our program,” athletics director Steve Newmark said. (MSN.com)

UNC Baseball extends Scott Forbes’ contract through 2032; assistants get extensions

North Carolina has extended baseball coach Scott Forbes’ contract through 2032 after a season that ended with the Tar Heels as national runners-up. Under the terms of the deal, Forbes will earn $1.2 million in total compensation for the next three seasons, with his salary increasing to $1.4 million in 2030, $1.7 million in 2031 and $2 million in 2032. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Minnesota Twins promote former first-round pick Aaron Sabato to majors

Six years after the Minnesota Twins selected former UNC infielder Aaron Sabato with their first-round pick in the 2020 MLB draft, he’s headed to the big leagues. Sabato was promoted before the Twins' road series against San Francisco beginning Monday. Sabato, a 27-year-old first baseman from Rye Brook, N.Y., had a strong season at Class AAA St. Paul. (MSN.com)

Jamie Laskofski puts on a show in his unofficial Diamond Heels debut

For the first time since the CWS, the Diamond Heels competed against another team in fall ball action on Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. It provided fans the opportunity to get an early look at the 2027 Tar Heels, a group that has plenty of new faces. Of all the newcomers, it was William & Mary transfer Jamie Laskofski who stole the show. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Forbes, Gallaher, Voorhies, Laskofski Saturday Post-Baseball Scrimmage Interviews

North Carolina split a double header with Charlotte on the first weekend of fall baseball action, beating the 49ers 21-2 in Game 1 before losing Game 2 6-5. Inside Carolina's Jack Morris and Tommy Ashley spoke to coach Scott Forbes, Gavin Gallaher, Jimmy Voorhies, and Jamie Laskofski following the action. (View Video)

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