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Michael Busch’s path to Cubs began with unique high school experience

Long before Michael Busch was the NL Player of the Week, his family knew he was destined for a future in baseball. That’s because Busch played up on the varsity baseball team — as an eighth grader. Busch was a three-sport star at Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., just outside Minneapolis-St. Paul. But baseball was where he truly starred. (Marquee Sports Network)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Basketball & Football Recruiting Updates, MLB Draft, NBA Summer League

Host Isaac Schade discusses North Carolina basketball recruiting, official visits for Deron Rippey and Tajh Ariza, Tar Heels shining in NBA Summer League, UNC's 2026 football recruiting class ranking, and Carolina baseball's MLB draft success. (View Video)

UNC Pitcher Aidan Haugh Selected on Second Day of MLB Draft by Tampa Bay Rays

Aidan Haugh's decision to stay in college and remain at North Carolina moved him up the MLB Draft board. The Tampa Bay Rays made him a sixth-round selection on Monday, with the No. 177 overall pick. The right-handed pitcher Haugh was taken by the Minnesota Twins in the 16th round of last year's draft, before opting to remain with the Tar Heels. (Inside Carolina)

Luke Stevenson Drafted By Seattle Mariners

After two outstanding seasons at North Carolina, catcher Luke Stevenson will continue his baseball career with the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners made 6–1, 200-pound Stevenson the 35th overall pick, becoming the second Tar Heel in as many years to be picked before the second round. According to mlb.com, the pick is worth about $2.76 million. (Tar Heel Tribune)

MLB Draft: Chicago Cubs Pick UNC’s Kane Kepley in Second Round

Kane Kepley — "the definition of an old-school baseball player," as UNC coach Scott Forbes called him in high regard — kept coming from the leadoff spot during his one-season with UNC. And that hard-charging, self-made style became rewarded again on Sunday night, when the Chicago Cubs made him a second-round choice in the 2025 MLB Draft. (Inside Carolina)

MLB Draft: Seattle Mariners Take UNC’s Luke Stevenson in First Round

Luke Stevenson entered the professional ranks with first-rounder status on Sunday, when Seattle made him the No. 35 overall choice in the 2025 MLB Draft. He's the highest-drafted catcher out of Carolina in 40 years, since B.J. Surhoff was the No. 1 overall pick in 1985. For this draft, the slot value assigned to Seattle's selection of Stevenson is $2.76 million. (Inside Carolina)

Michael Busch Swings Smarter, Not Harder

What do you think Michael Busch could do to improve his performance in 2025? My immediate answer: Swing faster and hit more homers. Hey, check it out! Busch has already hit 18 homers this year in just over half a season. He’s on pace to shatter his performance last season in pretty much every statistic. He’s hitting .297/.382/.562 with a 165 wRC+. (FanGraphs.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Growing Pains

Vance Honeycutt is still chasing bad pitches. North Carolina’s baseball superstar of 2024 signed a $4 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, and he is struggling with the few negatives he had as an All-American. The biggest problem that we watched as a long ball hitter was his habit of swinging at bad pitches and, consequently, striking out a lot. (Chapelboro.com)

Cubs' Michael Busch returns to home state of Minnesota to play against Twins

There's just something about the 2016 class of Minnesota high school baseball players and making it to the Major Leagues. Former Simley Spartan Michael Busch is at the top of that list. This week, the reigning NL player of the week is back home. "It's just been really cool. Kinda like a little reminder of how I grew up," said Busch. (CBS News)

Thirteen Diamond Heels Earn All-ACC Academic Honors

13 North Carolina baseball players have been named to the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team. Tar Heels receiving the academic honors include Carter French, Gavin Gallaher, Perry Hargett, Aidan Haugh, Reece Holbrook, Olin Johnson, Jake Knapp, Ryan Lynch, Alex Madera, Matthew Matthijs, Cameron Padgett, Camron Seagraves, and Hunter Stokely. (GoHeels.com)

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