Top 25 Baseball Stories of 2018 — No. 25: Matt Harvey’s weird year

Posted Dec 29, 2018
A few short years ago Matt Harvey was considered the top young pitcher in the game. His stuff was wicked. His swagger, undeniable. Then came injury, then postseason near-heroics, then controversy and more injury and more controversy. During the 2017-18 offseason, the Mets were engaged in half-hearted trade talks with various clubs for their former ace, but nothing came of it. (NBC Sports)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

West Virginia rolls to earn rematch with Heels, who go to CWS Finals with win
Just as the Chapel Hill Regional essentially turned into a best-of-three series between No. 4 UNC and ECU, Bracket 1 at the College World Series...
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Roy Williams tells Carolina pitchers what to throw
As UNC's pitching staff powered the program to its 13th College World Series appearance, they were guided by a Hall of Fame voice. Former basketball...
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Folger Boaz named Wednesday's staring pitcher with UNC Baseball one win from CWS Finals
Folger Boaz, who was UNC Baseball's No. 3 starter most of the season, will start for the Tar Heels on Wednesday at the College World...
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Video: Forbes, French, Schaffner College World Series Tuesday Interviews
North Carolina outfielder Carter French, shortstop Jake Schaffner, and head baseball coach Scott Forbes speak with the media on Tuesday at the College World Series...
Tue Jun 16, 2026