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Macon Winslow: Round 6, No. 190 Overall, Philadelphia Phillies. Winslow earns his shot at the next level following his lone season in Chapel Hill, where he started 67 games for UNC. Matthew Matthijs: Round 17, No. 520 Overall, Seattle Mariners. The Greenville, N.C., native finished his UNC career with a 4.48 ERA and 153 strikeouts across 128.2 innings pitched. (Inside Carolina)

Is Cubs Reliever Trent Thornton Just Getting Lucky? Or is He the Right Person at the Right Time?

If Tuesday night’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles was any indication, the Cubs might start looking to Trent Thornton to pitch in higher-leverage opportunities going forward. The right-hander notched his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. This was in a game that was after an off day, which is to say that the bullpen was rested. (North Side Baseball)

What UNC baseball’s Jake Schaffner brings to Boston Red Sox

Jake Schaffner is a reliable contact hitter who can spray the ball around the park, using his speed and base running to create extra-base hits that otherwise could be singles. He isn’t known for his power at the plate, but Schaffner creates stability at the top of the lineup as a player who can hit and draw walks. He’s also a plus defender in the middle infield. (MSN.com)

Four Diamond Heels Selected On First Day Of 2026 MLB Draft

Shortstop Jake Schaffner became UNC Baseball's 27th first-round pick, highlighting the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft as four Tar Heels were selected. Schaffner, who was taken with the 20th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox, becomes the highest-selected UNC player since J.B. Bukauskas went 15th in 2017. The Heels now claim 27 first-round picks. (GoHeels.com)

'Off the wall' or not, Red Sox confident in top MLB Draft pick, UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner

The Boston Red Sox knew there might be public backlash when they went outside the box with their first-round pick (20th overall) in the MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting North Carolina shortstop Jake Schaffner -- but they trusted their internal instincts and went for it anyway. The left-handed hitter was ranked No. 75 on MLB Pipeline’s prospect rankings. (MLB.com)

UNC pitcher Ryan Lynch drafted in the third round by San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres selected UNC pitcher Ryan Lynch in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday, with the right-hander capping a two-season rise in Chapel Hill that featured big-game starts, a mid-90s fastball, and a wipeout slider. Lynch’s name had been rising all spring, and when the call came on Saturday it completed a rapid career arc. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jason DeCaro selected by Pittsburgh Pirates in third round of MLB Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jason DeCaro as the No. 80 overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after a junior season at UNC when he combined heavy innings, swing-and-miss stuff, and a steady, process-driven approach. DeCaro’s ascent to the ace of the Tar Heels’ staff led to College World Series starts in multiple seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Owen Hull Selected In Second Round of MLB Draft By Boston Red Sox

Following a standout junior season in Chapel Hill, Owen Hull has earned his shot at the pros. The Tar Heel center fielder heard his name called by the Boston Red Sox with the No. 67 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft Saturday. Spearheading North Carolina’s offense this season, Hull led the Tar Heels in batting average (.393), OPS (1.115) and RBIs (87). (Inside Carolina)

Jake Schaffner drafted No. 20 overall by Boston Red Sox in MLB first round

Jake Schaffner was selected Saturday by Boston Red Sox as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft, capping a season that paired elite on-base skills with Gold Glove-level defense and postseason poise. Schaffner, No. 75 on the Top 250 prospects list, finished among UNC's leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Diamond Heels in the minor leagues: Kane Kepley still rolling; good outings for Austin Love

Kane Kepley had a rare rough day on Thursday for the South Bend Cubs, but he’s had an incredible season in the High Class A Midwest League. Kepley leads the league in runs scored — he’s got 83. On July 5, Austin Love threw two scoreless innings (9th and 10th) to secure a 2-1 walk-off victory for Triple A Memphis against Charlotte on Thursday. (Salisbury Post)

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