North Carolina has extended baseball coach Scott Forbes’ contract through 2032 after a season that ended with the Tar Heels as national runners-up.
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UNC shortstop Laskofski named No. 1 transfer hitter
Jamie Laskofski hasn’t played a game for North Carolina yet, but is already considered the best hitter to change addresses this offseason. D1 Baseball on Tuesday named the shortstop, who transferred to UNC from William & Mary in June, the No. 1 transfer hitter in the country.
UNC adds another transfer pitcher in right-hander Osbolt
North Carolina added another transfer arm to its pitching staff Sunday, as right-hander Major Osbolt announced his commitment to the Tar Heels.
Gold Glove second baseman Gallaher returning to UNC for senior season
Second baseman Gavin Gallaher will return to North Carolina for his senior season, immediately bolstering a program coming off a run to Omaha.
Two more Tar Heels go in MLB Draft, but players not picked should give them solid senior returnees
There were good surprises and bad surprises for North Carolina in the MLB Draft, but the latter should give the Tar Heels an impressive returning core from last season’s College World Series finalists.
Padres select UNC pitcher Lynch in the third round
The San Diego Padres selected UNC pitcher Ryan Lynch with the 98th overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday, with the right-hander capping a two‑season rise in Chapel Hill that featured big‑game starts, a mid‑90s fastball and a wipeout slider.
Pirates pick DeCaro in the third round of MLB Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jason DeCaro as the No. 80 overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after a junior season at North Carolina when he combined heavy innings, swing‑and‑miss stuff, and a steady, process‑driven approach.
Red Sox take UNC’s Hull with No. 67 overall pick in the MLB Draft
The Boston Red Sox selected Owen Hull as the No. 67 overall pick in the competitive balance pick in the second round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after Hull consistently delivering clutch performances during his only season at North Carolina.
Red Sox pick Schaffner as No. 20 overall pick in first round
Jake Schaffner was selected Saturday by the Boston Red Sox as the No. 20 overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft, capping a season in Chapel Hill that paired elite on‑base skills with Gold Glove‑level defense and postseason poise.
Radke ‘loved everything’ about UNC, committing two days after visit
Liam Radke arrived in Chapel Hill last week for the third of four planned official visits, but the itinerary changed quickly. After visiting UNC on Wednesday, the 6–0, 185‑pound right‑handed Class of 2027 pitcher committed to play for the Tar Heels on Friday.
Class of 2027 right-hander Radke commits to UNC
North Carolina has a recent history of bringing in talented freshman pitchers and got another one Friday with a Class of 2027 commitment.
D1 Baseball adds to Glauber’s Freshman of the Year honors
Caden Glauber’s sensational debut college season already had produced ACC Freshman of the Year honors, All-ACC recognition, a national freshman pitching award from Perfect Game and a place on the Men’s College World Series All-Tournament Team. D1Baseball added another major honor Monday, naming the North Carolina right-hander its national Freshman of the Year after one of the best debut seasons by a pitcher in program history.
Lynch, Schaffner lead UNC’s draft hopefuls after Tar Heels’ CWS Finals run
Carolina players should be popular picks at the MLB draft, even though the Tar Heels made the College World Series Finals with a roster featuring deep talent rather than first-round headliners. After a 54–14–1 season that ended one win short of a national championship, several Tar Heels enter the July 11–12 draft knowing their names will be called, led by right-handed pitchers Ryan Lynch and Jason DeCaro, shortstop Jake Schaffner and center fielder Owen Hull.
UNC adds another relief pitcher out of portal in former Coastal right-hander Doran
North Carolina added another experienced relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels.
Former Hokies reliever Crowl commits to UNC
North Carolina added an experienced bullpen arm from a familiar conference rival Thursday, as former Virginia Tech right-hander Preston Crowl committed to the Tar Heels. The 6–0, 215-pound junior announced his decision Thursday evening on X (formerly Twitter)