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UNC Baseball Concludes Third Week Of Scrimmages

UNC Baseball concluded its third week of Fall Ball with a seven-inning scrimmage on Sunday at Boshamer Stadium. Gavin Gallaher's four singles paved the way to a 4-4 with one RBI day. Harrison Ailshie was 3-5 with four RBI. Ailshie blasted two home runs, one 375-feet and the other 368-feet. Devin Russell, who doubled, was 4-4 with three RBI. (GoHeels.com)

Minnesota Twins Prospect Retrospective: Aaron Sabato

There was a time when Aaron Sabato had one of the biggest offensive upsides in the Minnesota Twins organization. The Twins selected Sabato 27th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft out of UNC, betting on a powerful college bat that had produced at one of the highest levels of amateur baseball. The journey did not go exactly as planned. (Twins Daily)

UNC Baseball Begins Third Week Of Scrimmages

UNC Baseball held its first scrimmage since playing a doubleheader against Charlotte last Saturday when they hit the field at Boshamer Stadium for a seven-inning scrimmage on Friday afternoon. It was an absolutely perfect day for baseball. Four Tar Heels had two hits apiece. Jadyn Nunez, who doubled, was 2-3 with one RBI and one run scored. (GoHeels.com)

Vance Honeycutt earns the chance to shine among baseball’s top prospects

When the Baltimore Orioles made the bold move to promote former Diamond Heels star Vance Honeycutt to Double-A, many questioned the decision. It had nothing to do with the talent Honeycutt possesses, but had everything to do with his struggles in High-A ball. However, Honeycutt (as Tar Heel fans expected) proved the doubters wrong. (Keeping It Heel)

Checking in With the Diamond Heels’ Scott Forbes: 'Baseball is a booming sport'

As his team began fall practices and scrimmages at Boshamer Stadium, Scott Forbes discussed the state of UNC Baseball. And to hear him tell it, that state is a good one. Forbes was in a talkative mood, and not just because of his contract extension through 2032. Money matters aside, Forbes appears to have another pretty good team at his disposal. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Baseball's 'Arm Barn' Deep and Talented - Bryant Gaines Interview

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, assistant Bryant Gaines, and the rest of the Diamond Heels coaching staff set out to fill its roster and pitching depth this offseason following the College World Series in Omaha. Gaines looks back at the special moments of last season and highlights what the future holds for his group this fall and into next season. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball: Replacing the Production - Part 2: Infield

Last offseason, UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes was tasked with replacing almost the entire infield. And while the 2027 Tar Heels won’t have as much turnover as the year prior, there are still several new faces that will be seen around the diamond come February. Maybe most importantly, Gavin Gallaher is bringing his leadership back to Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Blue)

After making history at Triple-A, slugger Aaron Sabato joins Minnesota Twins

Aaron Sabato, a first-round Draft pick in 2020, was literally three innings from his Twins tenure possibly coming to an end when a rain delay hit, and AAA St. Paul manager Brian Dinkelman called him aside. Sabato would need to cancel his flight home to New Jersey after the Saints’ season ended. He would be headed west to join the big league club instead. (MLB.com)

Orioles Outfield Prospect Vance Honeycutt On Late-Season Surge With Baysox

The Chesapeake Baysox finished the 2026 season on a roll thanks to a late surge from Vance Honeycutt, who has transformed his year with mechanical adjustments, renewed confidence and a refined mental approach that helped him become one of Double-A’s hottest hitters. Honeycutt said his recent success came from reconnecting with himself. (Press Box)

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)

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