Tar Heel Times

UNC Baseball Visits Clemson For Weekend Series

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:49:00 -0400

UNC Baseball heads down I-85 for their third ACC road series of the season where they will face off with Clemson this weekend. It will be the first time since 2023 that the two teams have squared off in the regular season, splitting their last two meetings in the ACC Tournament in '23 and '25. The home team has won the last 12 non-neutral site games.

Kane Kepley could be a major piece of the Cubs’ future

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:42:00 -0400

Chicago Cubs No. 10 prospect, Kane Kepley, who, yes, is another lower-level player gaining plenty of attention, but one who has been turning heads since day one. When you look at the organization as a whole, some feel Kepley was the steal of the 2025 draft class and could emerge as the team's top organizational prospect before the end of 2026.

With two of best bullpen arms resting, UNC still gets good relief work in win over Charlotte

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:52:00 -0400

No matter how deep you go in No. 6 UNC Baseball's bullpen, the pitchers have consistently done the job. Even while the Tar Heels rested two of their best relievers, that was the case until a late hiccup Tuesday in an 8-4 win over Charlotte at Boshamer Stadium for the Tar Heels’ eighth victory in nine games. Carolina started bullpen star Jackson Rose.

No. 6 UNC Baseball Cruises To 8-4 Win Over Charlotte

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:44:00 -0400

Five runs in the second inning sparked UNC Baseball's 8-4 win over Charlotte on Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium (Highlights). The No. 6 Tar Heels jumped out early and never looked back, giving the 49ers no momentum to get back in the game. The victory maintains UNC's perfect 10-0 midweek record with a 17-1-1 mark outside of conference play.

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:43:00 -0400

The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball, Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more.

Takeaways From UNC Baseball's Series Win Over Boston College

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:04:00 -0400

UNC Baseball turned a game-one loss into two straight wins to take the series from Boston College this weekend at Boshamer Stadium. The series, played Thursday-Saturday to accommodate the Easter holiday, saw a 6-1 Eagles win, a 5-2 Tar Heels victory, and a 4-run UNC comeback for an 8-7 game-three triumph. Here are some key takeaways.

Forbes, McDuffie, Winslow Speak After Game Three 8-7 Win Over Boston College

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:14:00 -0400

North Carolina Tar Heels baseball coach Scott Forbes, relief pitcher Walker McDuffie, and catcher Macon Winslow spoke to the media following UNC's 8-7 game-three victory over the Boston College Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels won the series, 2-1.

Mariners Prospect Ratings: #7, Luke Stevenson

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:51:00 -0400

Though it’s still incredibly early in the grand scheme of things, the start of Luke Stevenson’s pro career has been remarkable. Through his first 100 PA’s, Stevenson has hit .280 with more walks than strikeouts, a somewhat unexpected style of offense that greatly improved his overall outlook as a prospect. The plate discipline has been unreal thus far.

Diamond Heels erase 4-run deficit, Walker McDuffie closes door on No. 22 Boston College

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:17:00 -0400

After its worst inning of the season, UNC's bullpen shut down No. 22 Boston College as the Tar Heels’ potent offense ignited a gritty comeback. The Tar Heels overcame a four-run deficit to pull off an 8-7 victory Saturday at Boshamer Stadium to earn a series-clinching victory (Highlights). Coach Scott Forbes appreciated the win, even with its flaws.

Scott Forbes, UNC Players Speak on Game Two Win Over Boston College

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:24:00 -0400

UNC Baseball tied the series at one apiece with a 5-2 win over Boston College at Boshamer Stadium on Friday. Afterward, coach Scott Forbes, shortstop Jake Schaffner, and pitcher Caden Glauber spoke with the media. Schaffner had a 2-for-4 day with a triple and two RBI. Glauber tossed 5.1 innings in relief, striking out five and allowing one run.

Meet Jake Knapp: The 270-pound workhorse the Cubs hope is their next big thing

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:24:00 -0400

Jake Knapp is the definition of a workhorse on the pitcher's mound, which is all you can ask for from a starter, while also having the reputation of being a strike thrower, especially with his heater. Of all the pitchers the Chicago Cubs selected, this guy could have the highest upside and may be the one pitcher who makes the biggest jump the quickest.

UNC Baseball’s young pitching depth shines again as Caden Glauber outstanding in win over BC

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:50:00 -0400

For the second time in three games, a freshman pitcher came out of the UNC bullpen with an impressive outing and a season-high pitch count. Friday, it was Caden Glauber, who threw 94 pitches and 5 1/3 innings of two-hit relief as the No. 6 Tar Heels evened the series against No. 22 Boston College with a 5-2 victory (Highlights) at Boshamer Stadium.

Boston College Outpitches UNC Baseball to Take Game One

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

UNC Baseball's six-game win streak has come to an end. After Tuesday's 14-inning marathon, there was no Bosh magic left late on Thursday night as a hot Boston College team prevailed 6-1. The numbers tell the story: BC advanced 18 runners compared to the Tar Heels’ three. Here are the takeaways from UNC’s opening game loss to Boston College.

Hard-hit outs and missed chances for UNC Baseball in loss to Boston College

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:44:00 -0400

It was one of those nights when most of UNC's hard-hit balls went right to fielders or led to spectacular catches, and scoring chances were repeatedly squandered. All that frustration for the No. 6 Tar Heels led to a 6-1 loss in the opener of a three-game series with No. 22 Boston College on Thursday at Boshamer Stadium to snap their six-game win streak.

UNC Baseball To Host Boston College For Weekend Series

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:31:00 -0400

The Diamond Heels return to Boshamer Stadium for a conference clash with No. 22 Boston College. It will be UNC's second straight weekend facing a newly ranked foe, as an impressive start to ACC play has vaulted the conference's last-place team in the preseason poll into the D1Baseball rankings. UNC and BC have faced off 41 times in their history.

Diamond Heels Win Marathon, Take 5-4 Victory Over Campbell After 14 Innings

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:31:00 -0400

The No. 6 Tar Heels (25-4-1) emerged from the rubble victorious thanks to a Rom Kellis V RBI single in the bottom of the 14 after the two teams had failed to produce a run in the five previous extra innings. Newly extended head coach Scott Forbes would have had to go deeper into his bullpen had it not been for the heroic effort of freshman Jackson Rose.

No foolin’: UNC Baseball wins marathon game well after midnight

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:40:00 -0400

No. 6 UNC Baseball needed to play well after midnight to pull out a 14-inning, 5-4 victory over Campbell (Highlights), and that is no April Fool’s joke. But there might have been a bit of foolishness along the way. The teams combined for 30 strikeouts among 16 players. There were 645 combined pitches thrown, and the game lasted 4 hours and 46 minutes.

This Week in UNC Baseball: Commitment to Success

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:35:00 -0400

North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes will be in charge of the Diamond Heels for years to come thanks to a contract extension announced on Tuesday. His team is now 24-4-1 (9-3 ACC) after an impressive weekend sweep at Notre Dame. In Forbes’ weekly conversation with Inside Carolina, he talked pressure, offensive surge, and more.

UNC Baseball To Host Campbell In Tuesday Clash

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:17:00 -0400

The Diamond Heels will have their caffeine on hand Tuesday for a late-night contest against in-state foe Campbell at Boshamer Stadium with first pitch at 8 p.m. The Fighting Camels come to Chapel Hill with a nine game win streak that includes victories over Duke and NC State. Overcoming a slower start, Campbell has won 14 of their last 16.

UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Signs Contract Extension

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:19:00 -0400

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.