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Three big takeaways from UNC Baseball’s ACC Tournament

UNC Baseball didn’t leave Charlotte with a trophy, but it did take away something equally important in late May: answers. From a shaky weekend on the mound to a senior's breakout performance and multiple all-tournament selections, the Tar Heels' week in Charlotte revealed much about its potential, even if that potential remains to be fully realized. (USA Today)

UNC Baseball needs deep outings from starting pitchers, beginning with Jason DeCaro in opener

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes said the conversation is straightforward with his starting pitchers, and he does not see any benefit in tiptoeing around expectations. "You have to be honest with your players, 'Hey, man, we got to have you go deeper.' And if a kid takes that as too much pressure, then they’re not going to be able to perform at this level." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Kane Kepley Has Unlocked Something Special Within Cubs' Farm System

Now that we're beyond the sample-size caveats of April, Kane Kepley is growing impossible to ignore. The Chicago Cubs' No. 7 overall prospect and former Tar Heel outfielder is off to a very strong start to his 2026 season. Kepley was Chicago’s second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Cubs selected the outfield prospect at 56th overall. (North Side Baseball)

UNC's Regional Has Familair Foes, but Heels know they've Changed, too

For the 38th time in program history, North Carolina heard its name called on Selection Monday, earning the No. 5 national seed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tar Heels will host a regional for the third straight season, as they welcome Tennessee, East Carolina, and VCU to Chapel Hill with action beginning on Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. (TarHeel247)

Video: Scott Forbes, Jason DeCaro, Gavin Gallaher Discuss NCAA Baseball Seeding

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and infielder Gavin Gallaher met with the media on Monday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium after learning their NCAA Tournament seeding and bracket. The Tar Heels are the No. 5 overall seed, and will host VCU on Friday. East Carolina and Tennessee are also in the Chapel Hill regional. (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball Earns No. 5 National Seed In NCAA Tournament

It’s tournament time at Boshamer Stadium. After a 45-11-1 regular season, the Diamond Heels have earned the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Sunday, the NCAA announced that North Carolina would host its third consecutive regional at the Bosh. Rounding out the Chapel Hill Regional field will be VCU, East Carolina, and Tennessee. (Inside Carolina)

UNC baseball top-8 NCAA seed for third consecutive season

For the first time in 17 years, UNC has earned a top-eight national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament for three consecutive seasons. The Tar Heels (45–11–1) are the No. 5 overall seed. They host the Chapel Hill Regional for the third consecutive season, opening play as the No. 1 regional seed against No. 4-seed VCU at 5 p.m. Friday (ESPN+). (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC projected as top-four national seed in D1Baseball’s Field of 64

North Carolina is positioned to earn a top-eight national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament after advancing to the ACC Tournament championship game, where it lost to Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels entered Sunday at No. 4 in the RPI, which updates daily, matching their spot earlier in the week. D1Baseball also ranks UNC No. 4 nationally. (USA Today)

Three Diamond Heels earn All-ACC Baseball Tournament honors

North Carolina Baseball fought its way to the ACC Championship on Sunday, looking to capture its second-consecutive conference tournament crown. Despite massive victories on Friday and Saturday, the Tar Heels fell 13-6 to Georgia Tech on Sunday. UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner, outfielders Owen Hull and Rom Kellis V made the All-Tournament Team. (USA Today)

UNC Is Hosting! Regional Baseball Set For Next Weekend In Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina will be one of 16 regional hosts for the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championships, the NCAA announced Sunday night. It marks the 15th time the Tar Heels will host an NCAA Regional. The Chapel Hill Regional will take place Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 with a possible final game on Monday, June 1. (GoHeels.com)

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