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Former UNC outfielder Kane Kepley assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Kane Kepley, a second-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in the MLB Draft, has been assigned to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League. Kepley, 21, has been in the Arizona Complex League since he signed with the Cubs, participating in workouts and scrimmage games, and he made his official pro debut on Tuesday night. (Salisbury Post)

UNC Baseball: Way-too-early projections for the 2026 lineup

It feels imminent that Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch will be the Friday and Saturday starters for North Carolina baseball, but that third spot—and just about every role in the bullpen—is up for grabs. Guys like Olin Johnson, Cam Seagraves and Folger Boaz are also notable returners, who contributed at times out of the bullpen last season. (Tar Heel Blog)

Cooper Criswell, in first major league start of season, throws a gem for Red Sox

As a swingman who has been up and down from the minor leagues several times this season, former UNC pitcher Cooper Criswell’s job is to be ready when called upon. When the team needs him, it’s Criswell’s job to provide multiple innings, or, as was the case Friday night, a spot start. "Amazing, amazing," gushed Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. (MSN.com)

Former Rockies Star Daniel Bard Discusses Retirement Decision

To the outside world the retirement of former Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard was a bit of a surprise. Turns out it felt that way to Bard, too, who announced his decision on July 18. On Foul Territory, Bard detailed how he made his decision, and it turns out he made the decision just before he was set to return to Triple-A Tacoma. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC’s Home Run Remington Announces ‘Retirement’ from Baseball Games

After nine seasons of loyal service to the Diamond Heels, UNC’s Athletics Rehabilitative Facility Dog, better known as “Home Run Remington,” has announced his “retirement.” Working with UNC athletic trainer Terri Jo Rucinski, Remington provided joy to athletes rehabbing injuries, visited patients in hospitals, nursing homes, local schools, and more. (Chapelboro.com)

Jake Knapp agrees to terms on his first professional contract with the Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs fans: you officially have a workhorse right-handed pitcher in your organization. Former UNC baseball ace Jake Knapp has agreed to terms on his first professional baseball contract with the Chicago Cubs. The organization has now signed both Tar Heels that they selected in last week's MLB Draft. (Keeping It Heel)

Kane Kepley agrees to terms on his first professional contract with the Chicago Cubs

Kane Kepley has officially signed on the dotted line. The now former UNC baseball standout has agreed to terms on his first professional baseball contract with the Cubs. Kepley was selected on day one of the 2025 MLB Draft, having his name called in the second round at pick No. 56. He signed for $1,400,000, which is $280,000 lower than the slot value. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC baseball revamps roster with transfer portal additions

UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes and his staff have wasted no time reloading the roster, turning to the transfer portal to bring in six new players. The transfers will look to replace the production lost from the departure of six starters from last season's lineup. Leading the way for North Carolina’s 2025 portal group is Georgia State catcher Colin Hynek. (Daily Tar Heel)

Michael Busch's impact in leadoff spot propels Cubs to best record in MLB

Michael Busch doesn’t have much experience hitting leadoff across his short Major League career, but he continues to help the Chicago Cubs get out to early leads. He has launched a leadoff home run in two of the three games he has hit in that spot, including one against the New York Yankees in the final contest before the All-Star break. (MLB.com)

‘The Big Dreidel’: Mariners’ Trent Thornton explains unique nickname

Of the 23,434 men who’ve played Major League Baseball, only 190 have identified as Jewish. Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton isn’t among them, but he understands why people think he is. After all, a nickname like ‘The Big Dreidel,’ is pretty niche. “Cal Raleigh started calling me ‘The Big Dreidel’ because I spin the ball,” Thornton said. (Boston Herald)

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