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MLB Draft: Seattle Mariners Take UNC’s Luke Stevenson in First Round

Luke Stevenson entered the professional ranks with first-rounder status on Sunday, when Seattle made him the No. 35 overall choice in the 2025 MLB Draft. He's the highest-drafted catcher out of Carolina in 40 years, since B.J. Surhoff was the No. 1 overall pick in 1985. For this draft, the slot value assigned to Seattle's selection of Stevenson is $2.76 million. (Inside Carolina)

Michael Busch Swings Smarter, Not Harder

What do you think Michael Busch could do to improve his performance in 2025? My immediate answer: Swing faster and hit more homers. Hey, check it out! Busch has already hit 18 homers this year in just over half a season. He’s on pace to shatter his performance last season in pretty much every statistic. He’s hitting .297/.382/.562 with a 165 wRC+. (FanGraphs.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Growing Pains

Vance Honeycutt is still chasing bad pitches. North Carolina’s baseball superstar of 2024 signed a $4 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, and he is struggling with the few negatives he had as an All-American. The biggest problem that we watched as a long ball hitter was his habit of swinging at bad pitches and, consequently, striking out a lot. (Chapelboro.com)

Cubs' Michael Busch returns to home state of Minnesota to play against Twins

There's just something about the 2016 class of Minnesota high school baseball players and making it to the Major Leagues. Former Simley Spartan Michael Busch is at the top of that list. This week, the reigning NL player of the week is back home. "It's just been really cool. Kinda like a little reminder of how I grew up," said Busch. (CBS News)

Thirteen Diamond Heels Earn All-ACC Academic Honors

13 North Carolina baseball players have been named to the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team. Tar Heels receiving the academic honors include Carter French, Gavin Gallaher, Perry Hargett, Aidan Haugh, Reece Holbrook, Olin Johnson, Jake Knapp, Ryan Lynch, Alex Madera, Matthew Matthijs, Cameron Padgett, Camron Seagraves, and Hunter Stokely. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Busch is On Time, On Target, and On a Tear

Michael Busch produced fairly well against fastballs last year, but this season, he's taken another big step forward. Busch whiffed on 21.3% of swings against fastballs in 2024, but that figure is down to 12.3% this year. Since he crushes the heater when he makes contact with it, that extra helping of contact on the heat goes a very long way. (North Side Baseball)

Michael Busch named National League Player of the Week amid hot streak

Michael Busch has been so hot lately, even the Chicago Cubs’ opponents can do nothing but marvel at his impressive run. During Sunday night’s big Cubs win, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn commentated on Busch’s hot streak. "Let’s see if we can get this guy out one time. He’s been unreal. He’s seeing beach balls right now. It’s different." (Marquee Sports Network)

'Locked in' Michael Busch one of many Cubs worthy of All-Star nods

Michael Busch continued to build his case for a spot on the National League All-Star team on Saturday, when the Chicago Cubs' first baseman homered and collected three hits in an 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The showing came a day after Busch launched three homers and as part of a streak of seven consecutive at-bats with a hit. (MLB.com)

Check Out the Complete Schedule for UNC’s ‘ACC Network Takeover’ July 8

UNC’s two national title wins will be shown back-to-back, as the women’s lacrosse team’s triumph against Northwestern at Gillette Stadium will play at 12 p.m., and the women’s soccer team’s 1-0 victory against Wake Forest last December will air at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m., fans can catch a replay of the men’s basketball team’s blowout win against NC State. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Chicago Cubs Slugger Michael Busch Continues Home Run Binge Against Rival Cardinals

The Cubs set off fireworks offensively on the Fourth of July, as they hit a franchise record eight home runs against the Cardinals. Michael Busch made sure the good times kept rolling on Saturday at Wrigley Field. On Friday, he hit three home runs in the 11-3 win. On Saturday, he wasted no time at all, hitting his fourth home run in his last five plate appearances. (Sports Illustrated)

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