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Michael Busch stays hot in middle of Cubs’ lineup, even doing damage against left-handed pitching

Not even a left-handed pitcher on the mound could slow down Michael Busch. The Cubs’ first baseman has poor numbers against lefties this season, coming into Saturday’s game with a .462 OPS and only six hits against southpaws, compared to a terrific 1.005 OPS against right-handers. No matter, not with the hot streak Busch is on right now. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Jason DeCaro, Ryan Lynch to represent USA in Japan collegiate baseball all-star series

Two UNC pitchers have been named to represent their country in the upcoming U.S.-Japan Collegiate All-Star Series. Making the 26-player team were rising junior Jason DeCaro and rising sophomore Ryan Lynch, making UNC one of nine schools with at least two players on the roster. DeCaro pitched for the U.S. in the Summer League Tour last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball: Tar Heels rate highly in “way too early” 2026 predictions

With the 2025 season coming to an end, as is tradition in pretty much every sport, now is the time for the “way too early” predictions for next year. D1Baseball.com got in on that fun earlier this week, with 10 of their writers making their initial picks for who will play in Omaha in 2026. The North Carolina Tar Heels were one of the top choices. (Tar Heel Blog)

Two NCAA title wins, snow day blowout highlight UNC takeover day on ACC Network

A snow day blowout, two national championship wins, and seven victories against ranked teams highlight North Carolina's annual takeover day on ACC Network. The ACC Network’s annual school-by-school summer takeovers series began on June 25 with Boston College and ends with Wake Forest on July 21. The Tar Heels’ day is Tuesday, July 8. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jake Knapp, Ryan Lynch, Walker McDuffie Named D1Baseball All-Americans

UNC pitchers Jake Knapp, Ryan Lynch, and Walker McDuffie have been included in D1Baseball's 2025 All-America teams. The trio was the heart of the Carolina pitching staff that finished with the third best ERA in the NCAA (3.47). Knapp earned first team All-America, meaning he was included on all six of the national lists with four first-team nods. (GoHeels.com)

Diamond Heels a consensus D1 Baseball pick to make 2026 College World Series

UNC is a consensus pick of the D1 Baseball staff to make the College World Series next season in its "2026 (Way Too Early) Eight for Omaha." Ten writers picked the eight teams they expected to make it to Omaha in 2026, and seven included the Tar Heels. That was the fourth-most votes after UCLA (10), reigning NCAA champion LSU (8), and Texas (8). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen donates 2,300 gallons of milk to St. Mary’s Food Bank

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen lived up to his nickname as “The Milkman” by making a huge donation to a Valley food bank. On Thursday, Gallen brought a truck filled with 2,300 gallons of milk to St. Mary’s Food Bank, ensuring that kids and families have access to fresh milk. Gallen chose to donate 2,300 gallons to match his jersey number — No. 23. (AZ Family)

Minnesota Twins 2020 1st round pick Aaron Sabato is one step closer to MLB

Aaron Sabato recently earned his first career call up to Triple-A in his fourth season of playing Double-A baseball. Sabato was drafted in the 1st round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Twins and has yet to debut in the majors. After finishing up a recent game with the Wichita Wind Surge, the Twins’ Double-A affiliate, Sabato got the call up to the St. Paul Saints. (KSTP.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Summer Basketball Notes, Football GM Michael Lombardi, Baseball Recap

UNC Basketball has convened for summer school and camp season. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas give their thoughts on the new version of the Tar Heels (3:09). Carolina Football General Manager Michael Lombardi provides summer updates (23:01). Plus: Baseball season recap (16:28) and UNC's revenue sharing plan (39:31). (Listen To Podcast)

Three Tar Heels Named All-America By Baseball America

North Carolina pitchers Jake Knapp, Walker McDuffie, and Ryan Lynch have all received All-America honors from Baseball America. Knapp was named to the national third team while McDuffie and Lynch earned spots on the freshman second team. It's the fourth such award this postseason for Knapp, officially qualifying him as a consensus All-American. (GoHeels.com)

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