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Gavin Gallaher Returning to North Carolina Baseball for Senior Season

UNC captain Gavin Gallaher will return to the Tar Heels for his senior season, a source with direct knowledge of the decision told TarHeel247 on Sunday night. Gallaher gives head coach Scott Forbes a top-of-the-order middle infielder who has established himself as one of the nation's best defenders while producing offensively and in the postseason. (TarHeel247)

What UNC baseball’s Jason DeCaro brings to Pittsburgh Pirates

A big-game pitcher at UNC, Jason DeCaro started his career as a 17-year-old thrust into a starting role as a freshman. He had more than 200 innings of work at UNC and consistently threw strikes, even though there’s plenty of room for improvement with his velocity and overall development. DeCaro projects as an eventual starter at the next level. (MSN.com)

Two more Tar Heels go in MLB Draft, but players not picked provide solid returnees

There were good surprises and bad surprises for North Carolina Baseball in the 2026 MLB Draft, but the latter should give the Tar Heels an impressive returning core from this past season’s College World Series finalists. Four Tar Heels went in the first three rounds for the first time, giving UNC eight players taken in the top three rounds since 2024. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Macon Winslow & Matthew Matthijs Round Out 2026 MLB Draft For Carolina

The second day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw University of North Carolina baseball's Macon Winslow and Matthew Matthijs selected to round out a six-person draft class for the Tar Heels. The junior catcher Winslow was a sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies while senior captain Matthijs was picked up by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round. (GoHeels.com)

What UNC baseball’s Owen Hull brings to Boston Red Sox

A physical, athletic, confident hitter, Owen Hull carries swagger to the plate in every appearance. Despite a slow start to his one-and-done season in Chapel Hill, Hull adjusted and became one of the top hitters in college baseball. He’s still a bit raw as a defender in the outfield, but his speed helps him and he possesses all of the tools to be a productive player. (MSN.com)

Carolina Baseball MLB Draft Day 2 Tracker

Macon Winslow: Round 6, No. 190 Overall, Philadelphia Phillies. Winslow earns his shot at the next level following his lone season in Chapel Hill, where he started 67 games for UNC. Matthew Matthijs: Round 17, No. 520 Overall, Seattle Mariners. The Greenville, N.C., native finished his UNC career with a 4.48 ERA and 153 strikeouts across 128.2 innings pitched. (Inside Carolina)

Is Cubs Reliever Trent Thornton Just Getting Lucky? Or is He the Right Person at the Right Time?

If Tuesday night’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles was any indication, the Cubs might start looking to Trent Thornton to pitch in higher-leverage opportunities going forward. The right-hander notched his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. This was in a game that was after an off day, which is to say that the bullpen was rested. (North Side Baseball)

What UNC baseball’s Jake Schaffner brings to Boston Red Sox

Jake Schaffner is a reliable contact hitter who can spray the ball around the park, using his speed and base running to create extra-base hits that otherwise could be singles. He isn’t known for his power at the plate, but Schaffner creates stability at the top of the lineup as a player who can hit and draw walks. He’s also a plus defender in the middle infield. (MSN.com)

Four Diamond Heels Selected On First Day Of 2026 MLB Draft

Shortstop Jake Schaffner became UNC Baseball's 27th first-round pick, highlighting the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft as four Tar Heels were selected. Schaffner, who was taken with the 20th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox, becomes the highest-selected UNC player since J.B. Bukauskas went 15th in 2017. The Heels now claim 27 first-round picks. (GoHeels.com)

'Off the wall' or not, Red Sox confident in top MLB Draft pick, UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner

The Boston Red Sox knew there might be public backlash when they went outside the box with their first-round pick (20th overall) in the MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting North Carolina shortstop Jake Schaffner -- but they trusted their internal instincts and went for it anyway. The left-handed hitter was ranked No. 75 on MLB Pipeline’s prospect rankings. (MLB.com)

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