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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball.

Macon Winslow's first professional home run was an absolute no-doubter

Macon Winslow, the 6th round pick of the Phillies, showed what he can do with the bat when fully healthy. The former Tar Heel crushed a 406-foot homer, a three-run shot. Winslow might not have been around Chapel Hill for long, but his impact on the Diamond Heels was very important. He played a big role in helping UNC get to the College World Series. (Keeping It Heel)

Minor League Baseball returns to the Field of Dreams, as does former Tar Heel infielder Aaron Sabato

For Saint Paul Saints player and former UNC first baseman Aaron Sabato, it is a return trip. Sabato previously played at the Field of Dreams in 2022 as a member of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. “I mean, it kind of puts stuff into perspective of how much the game brings people together and how much you can give back to the community,” Sabato said. “ (KCRG)

Minor league baseball update: Cameron Padgett, Kane Kepley, Vance Honeycutt, Austin Love

Double-A hasn’t proven to be a problem for Cubs prospect Kane Kepley so far. In his first three games, Kepley went 3-for-9 with a .600 on-base percentage. It’s been a tough health year for Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt. He’s been out since July 14 with a left oblique strain. Austin Love has experienced some struggles since being promoted to Triple A. (Salisbury Post)

Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up

UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as Cameron Fens committed Friday, and Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Mariners' Minor Leaguer Luke Stevenson Named Northwest League Player of the Month

Tar Heel fans know just how good a hitter Luke Stevenson is. Stevenson starred at UNC before taking his talents to the pros, being selected by Seattle in the Competitive Balance Round A (35th overall pick) in the 2025 MLB Draft. Competing for the Everett AquaSox, the Mariners High-A affiliate, Stevenson has been on an absolute tear at the plate. (Keeping It Heel)

How Andrew Miller went from Cleveland’s October fireman to a voice shaping baseball’s labor future

The thing Andrew Miller remembers now is not the noise, though there was plenty of that. It is not one particular strikeout, though there were 30 of them in the 2016 postseason, more than any reliever in major league history. It is not even the AL Championship Series MVP trophy, though that remains one of the rarest honors ever claimed by a bullpen arm. (MSN.com)

Former UNC pitcher Cameron Padgett signs with Red Sox

Former East Rowan and UNC right-hander Cameron Padgett has signed a free agent contract with the Boston Red Sox. Padgett, a 6-foot-3 22-year-old, was scouted while he was pitching for the West Virginia Black Bears in the MLB Draft League. Padgett joined the Black Bears in early July and got his first win for the team on July 30, pitching five innings. (Salisbury Post)

Kane Kepley promoted to Double-A in Chicago Cubs' farm system

Kane Kepley is one step closer to fulfilling his lifelong dream of playing in the big leagues. After impressing in High-A, the former Tar Heel center fielder is now set to take on the next challenge of his professional baseball career. The Chicago Cubs believe he is ready for promotion to AA, putting him one step closer to calling Wrigley Field his future home. (Keeping It Heel)

Former UNC Outfielder Skye Bolt Added to UNCG Baseball Coaching Staff

UNC Greensboro (UNCG) baseball Coach Cody Ellis has announced the hiring of Skye Bolt to his coaching staff. Bolt joins the Spartans as an assistant coach, bringing Major League Baseball experience and a strong background in hitting instruction, player development, and mentorship. Prior to his professional career, Bolt was a standout at UNC. (UNCG Spartans)

Former Tar Heel outfielder Owen Hull crushes his first home run of his professional career

Owen Hull has wasted no time getting going offensively to start his professional baseball career. The former Tar Heel outfielder put together an outstanding pro debut weekend for the Greenville Drive, recording five hits over his first 10 at-bats. He had two doubles and drove in four RBIs. Hull wasn't satisfied with one good weekend at the plate. (Keeping It Heel)

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