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Michael Busch is doing things we've only rarely seen from a Cubs first baseman

The Chicago Cubs have a rich history of great first basemen playing at Wrigley Field, from the legendary Cap Anson, to Mr. Cub himself, Ernie Banks, in his later years. It took a minute for the team to find a successor to their last great player at the position, the captain of the 2016 team, Anthony Rizzo, but Michael Busch is now filling that role admirably. (Cubbies Crib)

Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Crush

UNC joins Michigan and Arizona as the three schools with at least one athlete drafted in the first round of their respective professional drafts. Michigan has six, including a first rounder in the NHL draft. The Tar Heels had Omarion Hampton, Drake Powell, and Luke Stevenson selected in the first rounds of the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball drafts. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC one of three schools to have first round draft picks in the NFL, NBA and MLB Drafts

When Luke Stevenson's name was called in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the University of North Carolina accomplished something that not many other schools were able to do this year. Only three schools in the entire country: Arizona, Michigan and North Carolina, produced first round draft picks in the NFL, NBA and MLB Drafts. (Keeping It Heel)

Jake Knapp selected by Cubs in MLB Draft

If you would have asked Jake Knapp a year ago, he probably would've had doubts about his future in the sport of baseball. Rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, the right-hander was working toward returning to the mound, fresh off missing UNC baseball's run to Omaha. With one season of eligibility remaining, Knapp made it his goal to impact his team. (Keeping It Heel)

Aidan Haugh, Jake Knapp Taken On Day 2 Of 2025 MLB Draft

Diamond Heels pitchers Aidan Haugh and Jake Knapp were selected on the second day of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Haugh, a sixth round pick by the Tampa Bay Rays, and Knapp, an eight round pick by the Chicago Cubs, round out the draft for North Carolina with four selections. UNC now has had 21 players drafted under coach Scott Forbes. (GoHeels.com)

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)

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