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Jamie Laskofski puts on a show in his unofficial Diamond Heels debut

For the first time since the CWS, the Diamond Heels competed against another team in fall ball action on Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. It provided fans the opportunity to get an early look at the 2027 Tar Heels, a group that has plenty of new faces. Of all the newcomers, it was William & Mary transfer Jamie Laskofski who stole the show. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Forbes, Gallaher, Voorhies, Laskofski Saturday Post-Baseball Scrimmage Interviews

North Carolina split a double header with Charlotte on the first weekend of fall baseball action, beating the 49ers 21-2 in Game 1 before losing Game 2 6-5. Inside Carolina's Jack Morris and Tommy Ashley spoke to coach Scott Forbes, Gavin Gallaher, Jimmy Voorhies, and Jamie Laskofski following the action. (View Video)

UNC Baseball And Charlotte Complete Double-Header On Saturday

North Carolina Baseball and the Charlotte 49ers split a pair of scrimmages on Saturday afternoon at a sweltering Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels won the first scrimmage 21-2 before dropping a 6-5 decision in the nightcap. In Game One, Jamie Laskofski was the standout at the plate as he hit for the cycle, which was highlighted by a 404-foot homer to right. (GoHeels.com)

Former Tar Heel Outfielder Kane Kepley Keeps Climbing Baseball's Ladder

In his lone season at the University of North Carolina, outfielder Kane Kepley wore his work on his uniform: in a blend mirage of red, green and dusty terracotta on Carolina Blue. He’s wearing those colors on a different uniform now, hitting leadoff deep in the heart of Tennessee during the minor league playoffs as a member of the Chicago Cubs organization. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball: Replacing the Production | Part 1: Pitching

No days off. That’s the approach UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes took with the transfer portal at the end of the 2026 season. The Tar Heel pitching staff will have some familiar faces come next February, but there will also be quite a few new arms taking the mound in Boshamer Stadium, hoping to lead the Heels to a second straight Omaha appearance. (Tar Heel Blue)

Scott Forbes improves Diamond Heels' pitching depth through transfer portal

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes dipped into the transfer portal this summer to grab left-hander Joey Ruller (Queens), as well as right-handers Jimmy Voorhies (Cal State Northridge), Scott Doran (Coastal Carolina), Preston Crowl (Virginia Tech), Ryan Smith (Walters State), Major Osbolt (Walters State), Tim Tyler (Walters State), and Jake Moss (Penn). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Diamond Heels Reloaded and Ready for Fall Baseball

This year, UNC Baseball boasts an extra level of competition in the fall, including Friday's matchup against Charlotte and the subsequent game Saturday. On Oct. 2, UNC Baseball hosts Walters State, then faces NC State at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on the 16th. UNC brought in 15 transfers and 10 freshmen while only losing seven from last season's crew. (TarHeel247)

Dalton Pence Named Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year

The Texas Rangers announced their 2026 minor league award winners on Monday and Round Rock Express LHP Dalton Pence was named the organization’s Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Pence has appeared at three levels this season (High-A, Double-A, Triple-A) and was promoted to Round Rock on Aug. 1. Pence is 6-4 with a 2.44 ERA. (MLB.com)

Roy Williams gave 'Scotty Boy' Forbes words of wisdom after UNC Baseball came win away from title

"Scotty Boy, just keep doing what you’re doing, and it will happen." Those were the words to UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes from Roy Williams after UNC made it to the College World Series Finals, only to come up short. Forbes didn’t have to go far on the Carolina campus to find coaches who overcame heartbreak and came back to win a national title. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Cubs No. 5 prospect Kane Kepley has been ultimate table-setter across the Minors in 2026

Get on. Get over. Get in. It's what Kane Kepley has done better than anyone in 2026. Between two Minor League levels, the Cubs’ No. 5 prospect has shown an exceptional feel for the zone, drawing 120 free passes, the fifth-most by a Minor Leaguer in a single season since 2005. On the basepaths, he's wreaked havoc, stealing a MiLB-leading 70 bags. (MLB.com)

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