Minor League Baseball Highlights: Record-Breaking Performances and Emerging Prospects
Minor league standouts shine as Coy James sets a new home run record while other prospects face mixed fortunes.
Aug 10, 2026
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Local Baseball Talents Navigate Draft Futures and College Commitments
The 2026 MLB draft highlighted a cluster of standout players from Rowan County, each making pivotal decisions about professional contracts, college commitments, and future eligibility.
Jul 28, 2026
Tar Heels Blast UNCW 14-5, Eye Georgia Tech Showdown
The Tar Heels erupted for seven runs in the first two innings, with Jackson Rose delivering a career‑high eight strikeouts and key hits from Cooper Nicholson and Jadyn Nunez, before preparing for a crucial matchup against Georgia Tech on Friday.
Jun 28, 2026
Cameron Padgett’s Final College Outing Ends in National Championship Defeat
A senior right‑hander’s last appearance on the national stage was marked by a double‑play grounder, three earned runs in the eighth inning, and a career defined by durability and academic achievement.
Jun 23, 2026
Oklahoma Secures 2026 Men’s College World Series Crown
Oklahoma’s 13‑2 win in the championship game caps a historic offensive surge, highlighted by Jaxon Willits’ MVP performance and Kyle Branch’s six‑RBI explosion.
Jun 23, 2026
Tar Heels Fall Short in College World Series Final
The North Carolina Tar Heels saw their 13th appearance in the Men’s College World Series end in Omaha with a 13‑2 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners, extending a streak of near‑misses that dates back to championship appearances in 2006 and 2007.
Jun 23, 2026
Oklahoma Takes Command in College World Series Opener
Oklahoma’s bats erupted early, and a weather‑forced schedule shift gave the Sooners a chance to seize momentum in the first game of the finals.
Jun 20, 2026
North Carolina Advances to College Baseball World Series Final After 12-7 Victory Over West Virginia
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 in the opening game of the College Baseball World Series, extending their winning streak and setting up a showdown with the Oklahoma-Georgia winner.
Jun 17, 2026
UNC Secures Spot in College World Series Finals After Dominant Win Over West Virginia
North Carolina’s baseball team advanced to the CWS finals with a 12‑7 victory over West Virginia, highlighted by an eight‑run opening stretch and standout contributions from Gavin Gallaher, Jake Schaffner and Owen Hull.
Jun 17, 2026
Cameron Padgett’s Rising Stock Ahead of MLB Draft
UNC senior right-hander Cameron Padgett is generating buzz in Omaha as professional scouts evaluate his draft prospects.
Jun 12, 2026
Carolina Baseball Dominates Pitt to Reach ACC Championship
A 13‑5 win over Pitt showcased a 22‑hit, six‑home‑run performance, propelling Carolina into the ACC Championship Game against Georgia Tech.
May 24, 2026