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Minnesota Twins have a dark horse prospect, Aaron Sabato, knocking on the door

There’s no such hype around Aaron Sabato, 27, who in his first few professional seasons struggled to find the stroke that made him a first-round pick out of UNC and is no longer among the team’s top prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. That means little to fans who have watched Sabato hit .276 with 21 home runs, 64 RBI, and a .915 OPS this season. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Smokies' top prospect Kane Kepley fueled by doubters as playoffs approach

Kane Kepley spent much of his baseball career trying to convince people he belonged. He still plays that way, despite his status as a second-round MLB Draft pick and No. 5 prospect in the Chicago Cubs organization. The 5-foot-8, 180-pound outfielder spent his entire childhood understanding he wasn't built like players who received the most attention. (MSN.com)

UNC Baseball Releases 2026 Fall Schedule

UNC Baseball has announced its 2026 fall schedule, with the first team practice set for Monday, Sept. 7. The 2026 squad that ran all the way to the College World Series Finals returns 18 players while welcoming 23 newcomers. There will be more opportunities than ever this fall to see your Diamond Heels, as coach Scott Forbes has set four fall scrimmages. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Last look at Ireland, Basketball announces roster and staff, Vaughn Bryson

UNC Football is back in Chapel Hill after the win over TCU in Dublin (8:05). Tar Heel Basketball announced its roster and coaching staff. Michael Malone met with the media (17:47). Former UNC Baseball player and former President/CEO of Eli Lilly, Vaughn Bryson joins. Plus: Montross Day of Service (1:24:59) and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Vance Honeycutt off to fast start in Double-A

Perhaps all Vance Honeycutt needed was a fresh start. The Orioles’ 2024 first-round pick had struggled mightily, seemingly hitting a wall in High-A. The Orioles decided there was nothing left for Honeycutt in Frederick, so they promoted him to Double-A Chesapeake to see if a change of scenery could help. Ten games in, he looks like a completely different player. (MSN.com)

Maintaining Excellence - UNC Baseball Recruiting Coordinator Scott Jackson Q&A

UNC Baseball assistant coach Scott Jackson discusses how the Diamond Heels maintain the excellence fans have grown accustomed to following. "This is the busiest time of year. I don’t know that many people realize that (about the fall). We haven’t had a break since we got done in Omaha and we are just kind of rolling straight through the recruiting." (Inside Carolina)

Vance Honeycutt Hammers First Double-A Homer in Four-Hit Night

A two-run home run in the top of the tenth polished a four-hit, four-RBI night from Vance Honeycutt, leading the Chesapeake Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, past the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, by a 9-7 final in a wild Friday night affair. All four of Honeycutt’s were for extra bases. (MLB.com)

Michael Busch trying to find version of himself that could carry Cubs

A season ago, Michael Busch was the Cubs’ home-run leader. But after smacking 34 bombs in 2025, the first baseman came into Monday with just 16 this year. It’s not that he hasn’t been effective – his .352 on-base percentage was the highest of his young career – but he hasn’t been the same lineup-carrying presence he was at times last season. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Conversation with Newly Promoted UNC Baseball Coaches Brandon Martorano and Kyle Datres

On Wednesday, UNC announced the promotions of former Tar Heel baseball standouts Brandon Martorano and Kyle Datres to full-time player development roles on Scott Forbes’ Tar Heels coaching staff. Martorano and Datres previously served as undergraduate assistants last season and will continue those duties in their new permanent roles. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball Promotes Kyle Datres Brandon Martorano To Full-Time Roles

On Wednesday, UNC Baseball head coach Scott Forbes announced the promotions of Kyle Datres and Brandon Martorano, who will now serve in director of player development roles for the program. Datres and Martorano are Carolina Baseball alumni, and both returned to Chapel Hill this past season to fill undergraduate assistant coach positions. (GoHeels.com)

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