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Mariners May Have Found Their Most Useful Bullpen Fix In Overlooked Cooper Criswell
Cooper Criswell didn’t arrive in Seattle as the kind of pitcher fans were dreaming up late-inning scenarios around. He came in as depth. A swingman who could lengthen out in spring training, compete for a back-end rotation spot, and then settle into whatever role was left. But the Mariners may have stumbled into something a little more interesting. (
Sports Illustrated)
This Week in UNC Baseball: A View from First Base
UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes spends a lot of time crediting his coaching staff for the Diamond Heels’ success. This week, assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator Scott Jackson discusses the inner workings of the Tar Heels program from roster building, player development and recruiting, to game day preparation and coaching first base. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: UNC Baseball And The Muenzer MPS Center
UNC Baseball's MPS Awareness Day took place during Tuesday's 9-2 win over High Point. The Tar Heels wanted to use their platform to draw attention to a rare medical condition that has directly impacted the program. But the Tar Heels didn't need any introduction to the realities of MPS.
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Tue May 5, 2026
Podcast: Scott Forbes Radio Show - Weekend Win Over Duke, Winthrop Preview, And More
North Carolina head baseball coach
Scott Forbes joins host Dave Nathan to recap the Tar Heels' weekend run-rule victory over Duke, look ahead to Wednesday's game against Winthrop, discuss the art of scheduling, how coaching catchers has evolved, and more.
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Tue May 5, 2026
UNC baseball stays behind UCLA in college rankings before Pitt series
North Carolina baseball remains at No. 2 nationally behind UCLA in the latest USA TODAY Coaches poll, which was released on May 4. No. 3 Georgia Tech (39-8, 19-5), No. 12 Florida State (33-12, 15-9), No. 22 Boston College (35-16, 17-10) and No. 25 Virginia (32-16, 12-12) are the other ACC teams among the top-25 rankings in the coaches poll. (
MSN.com)
Former Diamond Heel Danny Serretti Homers in Triple-A Debut
After a stellar collegiate career at UNC,
Danny Serretti was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 177th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. At UNC, he started 198 of 199 games from 2019-22, finishing with a .303 batting average, 22 home runs, 145 RBI, and 237 hits. His senior season was his best, as he posted a .365 average with 10 HRs and 54 RBI. (
Tap into Berkeley Heights)
Broadway Star: Walker McDuffie Shines For UNC Baseball
There’s a reason you may see a few more "Walker Glasses" in the Boshamer crowd these days. With a big-league slider, a developing changeup, and a fastball in the mid-90s,
Walker McDuffie has become one of the most trusted arms in a UNC pitching staff among the nation’s best for two straight seasons. He’s creeping up MLB prospect lists, too. (
The Rant)
UNC Baseball Gets Back On Track, Dominates Duke
UNC Baseball got back in the win column in a big way Sunday, as the No. 2 Diamond Heels dismantled Duke 13-0. After meeting for a three-game series in Durham last weekend, the rivals squared off again in a Sunday non-conference matchup, with both programs needing an opponent after exams prevented full weekend series for either side. (
Inside Carolina)
Newsletter: Keita Commits, Malone Visits Momo, Hansbrough to the Hall, Baseball Blasts Duke
What a week! UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone landed Sayon Keita and
Cade Bennerman, recruited Momo Faye, lost Maxim Logue, and is reportedly targeting Italian center
Luigi Suigo.
Matt Able was invited to the NBA Combine, there are four new Tar Heel Hall-of-Famers, Baseball blasted Duke, and UNC Women’s Hoops hosted a 5-star recruit. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Baseball: Forbes, Players Post-Duke Interviews
No. 2 UNC extended its season record over Duke to 3-1 with a non-conference 13-0 win at Boshamer Stadium Sunday. After the game, head coach
Scott Forbes, catcher
Macon Winslow, and pitcher
Ryan Lynch spoke with the media. Winslow delivered a career-high five RBI, including a two-run homer. Lynch went three innings of relief, notching five strikeouts. (
TarHeel247)