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UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Signs Contract Extension

UNC Baseball head coach Scott Forbes, who has led his team to five NCAA Regionals, three Super Regionals, and one College World Series during his five-year tenure, has agreed to terms on a new contract extension. The deal, which was approved by UNC's Board of Trustees last week, will keep Forbes in Chapel Hill through at least the 2031 season. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Busch has grown into indispensable member of Cubs' lineup

Michael Busch isn’t the showman Pete Crow-Armstrong is, nor is he the Cubs’ clubhouse leader like Dansby Swanson or the All-Star like Alex Bregman. He’s an unassuming player who lets his game speak for itself — and it’s loud. “He was the best first baseman in baseball last year,” Crow-Armstrong told the Sun-Times before the Cubs’ 7-2 victory. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Takeaways from UNC Baseball's Weekend Sweep Of Notre Dame

Game one against Notre Dame required a Tar Heels' eighth-inning comeback, as they scored three in the frame and held on defensively. Games two and three began with Carolina facing 3-1 deficits after the first inning. Behind a six-run sixth inning in game two and 8 runs in the fifth inning in game three, UNC outpaced a dangerous Notre Dame offense. (TarHeel247)

Diamond Heels seven spots to No. 6 in D1 Baseball poll

North Carolina jumped seven spots in the D1 Baseball Top 25 to a season-high No. 6 after going 4-0 last week. The Tar Heels rolled to a 9-1 victory Tuesday in Charlotte over South Carolina, then swept a three-game series at Notre Dame 6-5, 13-7, and 15-10 for their fifth straight victory. It’s UNC’s highest rank since it was No. 5 on Feb. 24 last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball Completes Sweep Of No. 23 Notre Dame

With a few exceptions this weekend in South Bend, it was UNC's offense that shined with its never-back-down, can-do attitude. It seemed that going to Notre Dame energized and sparked the Tar Heel hitters, culminating in a 15-10 victory over the Fighting Irish on Sunday. They have now swept their first two ACC road series for the first time since 2013. (Inside Carolina)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

No. 13 UNC Baseball Completes Road Sweep Of No. 23 Notre Dame, 15-10

Explosive offense carried UNC Baseball to a 15-10 win over No. 23 Notre Dame on Sunday afternoon at Franck Eck Stadium (Highlights). The No. 13 Tar Heels picked up their second road ACC series sweep in as many opportunities. It is the first time since 2017 the program has taken all three away from home two different times in the same season. (GoHeels.com)

No. 13 UNC Baseball Wins Both Ends Of Doubleheader At No. 23 Notre Dame

A chilly day of baseball resulted in a pair of wins for UNC Baseball, claiming the series on the road against No. 23 Notre Dame with 6-5 (Highlights) and 13-7 (Highlights) victories on Saturday at Frank Eck Stadium. The No. 13 Tar Heels found themselves in a back-and-forth affair in both contests, but it was Carolina who emerged victorious on both occasions. (GoHeels.com)

Game 1 Of UNC vs. Notre Dame Baseball Series Postponed

Game one of the weekend series between UNC Baseball and Notre Dame has been postponed due to weather conditions. The teams will play a double header on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Frank Eck Stadium. Game two will start 45 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Sunday's contest is still set to proceed as planned. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball On The Road To Face No. 23 Notre Dame

North Carolina Baseball begins a three-game series Friday on the road at No. 23 Notre Dame. It will be the first ranked-on-ranked matchup for the Tar Heels this season and the first road-ranked series since they toppled No. 2 Florida State in Tallahassee last year. Notre Dame holds a 12-13 all-time advantage, but the Tar Heels have won the last three. (GoHeels.com)

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