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UNC baseball drops series to Dallas Baptist despite strong weekend on the mound

By Jeremiah Holloway | February 23

Despite losing two of three games against the Patriots, the one constant for UNC throughout the weekend was its pitching staff, as the Tar Heels threw ...

'So far, so good': UNC baseball improved to 5-0 with a lopsided win over High Point

By Zachary Crain | February 20

The No. 22 North Carolina baseball team had only one senior in Wednesday’s starting line-up against High Point. But that didn't hold the Tar Heels back, ...

Newcomers Eric Grintz and Kyle Mott lead UNC baseball to 7-1 win over Elon

By Andrew Reynolds | February 20

Take one look at the North Carolina baseball roster for the 2020 season, and you'll see a lot of new faces. Despite the challenges such a large turnover ...

UNC baseball defeated Elon behind Eric Grintz's 4 RBI performance

By Andrew Reynolds | February 19

The North Carolina baseball team (4-0, 0-0) routed the Elon Phoenix (3-1) 7-1 Tuesday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium behind a 4-for-4 performance by first-year ...

Veteran players lead way in UNC baseball's season opening sweep over Middle Tennessee

By PJ Morales | February 16

Despite being a young team, the upperclassmen on the UNC baseball team gave the Tar Heels exactly what they needed in the season-opening series. ...

Joey Lancellotti hits walk-off homer to propel UNC baseball over Middle Tennessee

By PJ Morales | February 15

Pitcher Joey Lancellotti's walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning propelled the Tar Heels to the win after centerfielder Dylan Harris tied the ...

UNC baseball routs MTSU, 15-3, with solid play from first-years in season opener

By PJ Morales | February 15

In their first game of the 2020 season, the Tar Heels defeated Middle Tennessee 15-3 behind strong performances from several first-years and new faces. ...

'Doubt into fuel': UNC's Aaron Sabato used those who questioned him as motivation

By Jared McMasters | February 13

When he was in high school, North Carolina first baseman Aaron Sabato didn't make his Area Code team, an East Coast Pro team and was only invited to a ...

Preview: UNC baseball will look to rely on young talent in 2020 season

By Matt Chilson | February 12

Last season, the men's baseball team hosted an NCAA Super Regional, however, they will rely on an abundance of young talent in 2020. Entering the season ...

‘We like expectations’: North Carolina baseball aims to be a contender in 2020

By Zachary Crain | February 10

Despite having never won a national championship, North Carolina is the second winningest team in college baseball since 2001. And the bar is just as ...

Former UNC multi-sport athlete Danny Talbott dies of cancer at 75

By Ryan Wilcox | January 21

Danny Talbott, a multi-sport athlete at North Carolina in the mid-1960s, died of cancer Sunday morning in his home in Rocky Mount. He was 75.

Our sports desk makes its picks for the 2019 World Series

By Jared McMasters , Ryan Wilcox and Brian Keyes | October 22

The 2019 World Series kicks off on Tuesday, pitting the NL champion Nationals against the AL champion Astros. Before a team is crowned, we made ...

Oldest living former UNC athlete Bobby Gersten dies at age 99

By Brian Keyes | October 21

The former Tar Heel played for both the baseball and basketball team, and was awarded the Patterson Medal in 1942.

Zac Gallen (23) throws a pitch against Notre Dame. No. 17 North Carolina defeated Notre Dame 8-1 on Monday, May 16, 2016.

Tar Heels in the pros: Veterans and rookies alike leaving their marks in MLB

By Jared McMasters | October 13

Whether it's veteran pitcher Andrew Miller in his 14th season or 24-year-old Zac Gallen in his first year in the majors, several former Tar Heels have ...

Looking forward to baseball at the Bosh? Here's UNC's top 2020 match-ups

By Jared McMasters | October 11

With matchups against 10 teams that were part of last year's NCAA tournament, the North Carolina baseball team will have plenty of obstacles throughout ...

Series recap: UNC baseball has its season ended in Super Regional versus Auburn

By Torre Netkovick | June 12

The end of the Tar Heels' impressive season wasn't without a fight, as the Diamond Heels pushed Auburn to Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional. ...

'Like your family': One bad inning creates emotional end to UNC baseball season

By Ryan Wilcox | June 11

The last day of a baseball post-season is always filled with emotion, and for the Tar Heels, the type of emotion wasn't in their favor following a loss ...

Nightmarish first inning ends UNC’s season in Super Regional against Auburn

By Ryan Wilcox | June 10

A disastrous start against Auburn in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional led to a season-ending 14-6 loss for the North Carolina baseball team on ...

UNC baseball uses two-run first inning, shutout pitching to tie Super Regional

By Ryan Wilcox | June 9

With Game 2 starting off much like Game 1 did, things looked shaky for the Tar Heels, but they managed to pull out a victory.

UNC baseball holds off Auburn 2-0, ties up best-of-three Super Regional

By Ryan Wilcox | June 9

Thanks to a strong first inning and a pair of stellar performances on the mound, the North Carolina baseball team (46-18, 17-13 ACC) edged Auburn (37-26, ...