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)

Video: Chicago Bulls - Caleb Wilson All-Access

Former North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson was asked during his NBA pre-draft interview is he's prepared to lead this Chicago Bulls team. "I feel like I'm your guy, honestly. I would love to play in Chicago. I'm a DAWG." Check out All-Access with this year's No. 4 overall draft selection. (View Video)

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)

Caleb Wilson had great 2-word message after going off against Cam Boozer

Former UNC forward Caleb Wilson had Chicago Bulls fans swooning with his message following a historic performance against Cam Boozer. The No. 4 pick on Friday got the chance to match up against Boozer, the player the Memphis Grizzlies selected one pick ahead of Wilson, in an NBA Summer League clash at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Larry Brown Sports)

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)

How social media reacted to Caleb Wilson's summer league debut

Caleb Wilson's NBA Summer League debut was an historic one. On Friday, Wilson made his debut with the Chicago Bulls as they took on Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies. While the Grizzlies earned the win, Wilson scored 35 points, including 7 3-pointers to set a summer league record. That included a personal 9-0 run from him in the third quarter. (USA Today)

'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)

Al’s Burger Shack Hailed as ‘Best Cheeseburger in North Carolina’

The website Fast Food Club named Al’s Burger Shack in Chapel Hill as the best cheeseburger in North Carolina in a new list, which sought the best cheeseburger in every state. Al’s Burger Shack was founded on National Cheeseburger Day in 2013 and has resided at its location at 516 West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill ever since. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC pitcher Ryan Lynch drafted in the third round by San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres selected UNC pitcher Ryan Lynch in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday, with the right-hander capping a two-season rise in Chapel Hill that featured big-game starts, a mid-90s fastball, and a wipeout slider. Lynch’s name had been rising all spring, and when the call came on Saturday it completed a rapid career arc. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jason DeCaro selected by Pittsburgh Pirates in third round of MLB Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jason DeCaro as the No. 80 overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after a junior season at UNC when he combined heavy innings, swing-and-miss stuff, and a steady, process-driven approach. DeCaro’s ascent to the ace of the Tar Heels’ staff led to College World Series starts in multiple seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Owen Hull Selected In Second Round of MLB Draft By Boston Red Sox

Following a standout junior season in Chapel Hill, Owen Hull has earned his shot at the pros. The Tar Heel center fielder heard his name called by the Boston Red Sox with the No. 67 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft Saturday. Spearheading North Carolina’s offense this season, Hull led the Tar Heels in batting average (.393), OPS (1.115) and RBIs (87). (Inside Carolina)

Jake Schaffner drafted No. 20 overall by Boston Red Sox in MLB first round

Jake Schaffner was selected Saturday by Boston Red Sox as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft, capping a season that paired elite on-base skills with Gold Glove-level defense and postseason poise. Schaffner, No. 75 on the Top 250 prospects list, finished among UNC's leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Diamond Heels in the minor leagues: Kane Kepley still rolling; good outings for Austin Love

Kane Kepley had a rare rough day on Thursday for the South Bend Cubs, but he’s had an incredible season in the High Class A Midwest League. Kepley leads the league in runs scored — he’s got 83. On July 5, Austin Love threw two scoreless innings (9th and 10th) to secure a 2-1 walk-off victory for Triple A Memphis against Charlotte on Thursday. (Salisbury Post)

Bulls' Wilson 'emotional,' dominant in 35-point summer league debut

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson scored 35 points in his summer league debut, the second most in a Las Vegas debut since the event began in 2004. It was Wilson's first competitive game since Feb. 10, after his lone season at UNC ended in February with a broken wrist, and he said he cried before the game because he was so emotional to be back on the court. (ESPN)

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