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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)
Dalton Pence Named Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year
The Texas Rangers announced their 2026 minor league award winners on Monday and Round Rock Express LHP
Dalton Pence was named the organization’s Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Pence has appeared at three levels this season (High-A, Double-A, Triple-A) and was promoted to Round Rock on Aug. 1. Pence is 6-4 with a 2.44 ERA. (
MLB.com)
Roy Williams gave 'Scotty Boy' Forbes words of wisdom after UNC Baseball came win away from title
"Scotty Boy, just keep doing what you’re doing, and it will happen." Those were the words to UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes from
Roy Williams after UNC made it to the College World Series Finals, only to come up short. Forbes didn’t have to go far on the Carolina campus to find coaches who overcame heartbreak and came back to win a national title. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Cubs No. 5 prospect Kane Kepley has been ultimate table-setter across the Minors in 2026
Get on. Get over. Get in. It's what
Kane Kepley has done better than anyone in 2026. Between two Minor League levels, the Cubs’ No. 5 prospect has shown an exceptional feel for the zone, drawing 120 free passes, the fifth-most by a Minor Leaguer in a single season since 2005. On the basepaths, he's wreaked havoc, stealing a MiLB-leading 70 bags. (
MLB.com)
Jackson Rose Eyes Sophomore Leap with UNC Baseball
Three years ago,
Jackson Rose never imagined being where he was this past June — starting the winner-take-all Game 3 of the national championship series in Omaha. After undergoing an internal bracing procedure that cost him his sophomore season at Woodstock (Ga.) Etowah High, Rose feared his college baseball dreams were over before they began. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Baseball Hires Eric McKibban As Director Of Sports Performance
UNC Baseball announced the addition of Eric McKibban to its staff on Thursday, bringing him to Chapel Hill as the program's new director of sports performance. McKibban comes to Chapel Hill after serving in a similar role for five years for Carolina alum
Robert Woodard and the Charlotte baseball program. He also worked with the 49ers' softball team. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Baseball's road back to College World Series starts soon with fall scrimmages
Following a run to the College World Series, UNC Baseball is back at Boshamer Stadium for its fall schedule. The Tar Heels started practice Sept. 7 to begin preparation for the 2027 season, which welcomes back key returners in pitcher
Caden Glauber, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, first baseman
Erik Paulsen, and third baseman
Cooper Nicholson. (
MSN.com)
Video: Time To Shine For UNC Baseball's Jackson Rose
Tommy Ashley and Spencer Haskell of Inside Carolina sit down with UNC sophomore pitcher
Jackson Rose to discuss starting that national championship game, his summer improvement, what he expects from next season's squad, fall practice, and more.
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Thu Sep 10, 2026
Home Runs Highlight UNC Baseball's Wednesday's Scrimmage
UNC Baseball held a 6 1/2 inning scrimmage that featured four home runs on Wednesday at Boshamer Stadium. Harrison Ailshie, who belted a 393-foot homer to right-center, was 2-3 with one RBI and two runs scored.
Sawyer Black was 1-4 with four RBI and three runs scored. Black belted a mammoth, three-run, 415-foot homer to right field. (
GoHeels.com)