North Carolina Baseball: Five Things to Know Entering Fall Ball

Posted Sep 5, 2024
The Tar Heels have reached into the baseball transfer portal to find replacements for what was lost to the MLB Draft, brought in a large incoming freshman class, and look to begin re-creating some of last season's magic. The fall season begins Friday, so let's take a look at the most noteworthy storylines for UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes and his team. (Inside Carolina)

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