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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball.

Why UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes' contract extension was 'priority' for Tar Heels

UNC is the only college baseball team to make it to Omaha two of the last three years, and coach Scott Forbes has led the Tar Heels to six straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Forbes "has been an integral part of Carolina baseball’s sustained excellence during his more than two decades with our program,” athletics director Steve Newmark said. (MSN.com)

UNC Baseball extends Scott Forbes’ contract through 2032; assistants get extensions

North Carolina has extended baseball coach Scott Forbes’ contract through 2032 after a season that ended with the Tar Heels as national runners-up. Under the terms of the deal, Forbes will earn $1.2 million in total compensation for the next three seasons, with his salary increasing to $1.4 million in 2030, $1.7 million in 2031 and $2 million in 2032. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Minnesota Twins promote former first-round pick Aaron Sabato to majors

Six years after the Minnesota Twins selected former UNC infielder Aaron Sabato with their first-round pick in the 2020 MLB draft, he’s headed to the big leagues. Sabato was promoted before the Twins' road series against San Francisco beginning Monday. Sabato, a 27-year-old first baseman from Rye Brook, N.Y., had a strong season at Class AAA St. Paul. (MSN.com)

Jamie Laskofski puts on a show in his unofficial Diamond Heels debut

For the first time since the CWS, the Diamond Heels competed against another team in fall ball action on Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. It provided fans the opportunity to get an early look at the 2027 Tar Heels, a group that has plenty of new faces. Of all the newcomers, it was William & Mary transfer Jamie Laskofski who stole the show. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Forbes, Gallaher, Voorhies, Laskofski Saturday Post-Baseball Scrimmage Interviews

North Carolina split a double header with Charlotte on the first weekend of fall baseball action, beating the 49ers 21-2 in Game 1 before losing Game 2 6-5. Inside Carolina's Jack Morris and Tommy Ashley spoke to coach Scott Forbes, Gavin Gallaher, Jimmy Voorhies, and Jamie Laskofski following the action. (View Video)

UNC Baseball And Charlotte Complete Double-Header On Saturday

North Carolina Baseball and the Charlotte 49ers split a pair of scrimmages on Saturday afternoon at a sweltering Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels won the first scrimmage 21-2 before dropping a 6-5 decision in the nightcap. In Game One, Jamie Laskofski was the standout at the plate as he hit for the cycle, which was highlighted by a 404-foot homer to right. (GoHeels.com)

Former Tar Heel Outfielder Kane Kepley Keeps Climbing Baseball's Ladder

In his lone season at the University of North Carolina, outfielder Kane Kepley wore his work on his uniform: in a blend mirage of red, green and dusty terracotta on Carolina Blue. He’s wearing those colors on a different uniform now, hitting leadoff deep in the heart of Tennessee during the minor league playoffs as a member of the Chicago Cubs organization. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball: Replacing the Production | Part 1: Pitching

No days off. That’s the approach UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes took with the transfer portal at the end of the 2026 season. The Tar Heel pitching staff will have some familiar faces come next February, but there will also be quite a few new arms taking the mound in Boshamer Stadium, hoping to lead the Heels to a second straight Omaha appearance. (Tar Heel Blue)

Scott Forbes improves Diamond Heels' pitching depth through transfer portal

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes dipped into the transfer portal this summer to grab left-hander Joey Ruller (Queens), as well as right-handers Jimmy Voorhies (Cal State Northridge), Scott Doran (Coastal Carolina), Preston Crowl (Virginia Tech), Ryan Smith (Walters State), Major Osbolt (Walters State), Tim Tyler (Walters State), and Jake Moss (Penn). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Diamond Heels Reloaded and Ready for Fall Baseball

This year, UNC Baseball boasts an extra level of competition in the fall, including Friday's matchup against Charlotte and the subsequent game Saturday. On Oct. 2, UNC Baseball hosts Walters State, then faces NC State at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on the 16th. UNC brought in 15 transfers and 10 freshmen while only losing seven from last season's crew. (TarHeel247)

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