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UNC Baseball's $9 Million Gift Highlights UNC's Financial Model for Supporting its 28 Sports

A $9 million gift to the UNC Baseball operating endowment was announced last month. The anonymous donor challenged fans and supporters to match the amount, and more than $2.2 million has been raised. Beyond its size, the gift offers a glimpse into how the athletic department plans to sustain its 28 varsity programs in this era of college athletics. (Inside Carolina)

Takeaways from UNC Baseball's Series Sweep of Indiana

One of the surprising stories from UNC Baseball's weekend sweep of Indiana comes from the bottom half of Coach Scott Forbes' batting order. Colin Hynek, the Georgia State transfer slotting in at designated hitter, finished the series with a brilliant .500 batting average and a 1.415 OPS. He drove in four runners, second on the team through three games. (TarHeel247)

Retired catcher Jacob Stallings returns to Pittsburgh Pirates in new role

Former North Carolina and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings has joined the Pirates' baseball operations department. Details about his job are being worked out, but he expects to work with the club's minor league affiliates, specifically helping to develop catchers. Stallings was selected by Pittsburgh in the seventh round of the 2012 MLB draft. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball Not Perfect, Still Sweeps Indiana

Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Baseball's sweep of Indiana in Boshamer Stadium on opening weekend. The Diamond Heels were not perfect, but strong starting pitching and late timely hitting to complete the sweep provided an early baseline for coach Scott Forbes and his team. (View Video)

Zac Gallen returns to Diamondbacks on one-year deal

The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, the club announced. The agreement is worth $22 million, the same value as the qualifying offer Gallen rejected in November, and $14 million is deferred. Gallen reportedly declined multi-year offers from other teams to remain with the club. (MLB.com)

Diamond Heels Complete Sweep Of Indiana In Dramatic Fashion

A doubleheader Saturday ended with two very different victories for UNC Baseball, as they put together a 12-2, seven inning run-rule and an 11th inning, 4-3 walk-off to complete a sweep of Indiana (Highlights). The Tar Heels did play 18 innings, but it is the first time the program has had a run-rule and an extra innings contest in the same series. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Baseball Downs Indiana in Season Opener, 9-4 - Highlights

North Carolina Baseball rode effective work on the mound and at the plate to hit the ground running in the 2026 season, beating Indiana 9-4 on opening day Friday at Boshamer Stadium. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Boston Flannery honors Jackie Robinson, treasures letter from widow

UNC pitcher Boston Flannery has worn a couple of numbers in his baseball life, but none have ever meant quite as much as No. 42. On Friday at Boshamer Stadium, the junior right-hander finally wore it again, not as a high school kid paying tribute to Jackie Robinson, but as a veteran Tar Heel who has waited for his moment to come back around. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Returning UNC Baseball stars shine, newcomers make it opening-day rout over Indiana

Many faces have changed, but three familiar, dependable returnees led No. 11 UNC Baseball early, while newcomers helped turn opening night into a blowout. Pitchers Jason DeCaro and Walker McDuffie were on top of their games, as was junior captain Gavin Gallaher, in the Tar Heels’ 9–4 victory over Indiana on a chilly Friday at Boshamer Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

What You Need to Know for the Start of UNC Baseball's 2026 Season

UNC Baseball enters the season ranked No. 11 in D1Baseball’s preseason Top 25, part of a loaded ACC that opens the year with eight ranked teams (No. 5 Georgia Tech, No. 8 Louisville, No. 16 Florida State, No. 17 NC State, No. 19 Clemson, No. 21 Wake Forest, No. 22 Miami). Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Friday's first pitch against Indiana. (Inside Carolina)

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