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Macon Winslow, the North Carolina catcher drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 MLB Draft, has agreed to a $338,800 contract. His professional debut follows a season marked by a .282 average, 10 home runs and 57 RBIs, and an injury that shifted him to designated hitter.
Derek Houston, a redshirt sophomore from Utah Valley, brings a .307 average, five home runs and a .938 OPS to Chapel Hill, bolstering a catching corps in flux.
Colin Hynek has agreed to a free-agent contract with the Chicago Cubs, positioning him for a debut in the minor leagues and a possible future alongside Michael Busch at Wrigley Field.
The Tar Heels look to build on a College World Series runner‑up finish, with several star players set to return and several gaps to fill.
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.
The final game of the 2026 College World Series ended in a 13‑2 defeat for North Carolina, with Coach Scott Forbes and his players grappling with the pain of a near‑miss and the close of an era.
The Tar Heels' thirteenth College World Series appearance concluded with a 13‑2 defeat to Oklahoma, sparking emotional farewells and a coach's promise to return.
The Tar Heels lost 13‑2 to Oklahoma in the final game of the 2026 College World Series, ending a 66‑year quest for a championship.
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.
Oklahoma and North Carolina meet on June 22 for a winner‑take‑all Game 3 at the College World Series, with starters Nick Wesloski and Jackson Rose headlining the matchup.
After a 9-3 defeat in the first game of the CWS finals, UNC coach Scott Forbes discusses the team's performance, key moments, and the path forward.
The Sooners opened the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series finals with a 9‑3 win over North Carolina, fueled by Lachance’s power hitting and a dominant pitching staff.
Oklahoma’s early offensive onslaught, led by Deiten LaChance’s two homers, powered a 9‑3 win over North Carolina in the first game of the College World Series finals.
Oklahoma erupted in the fourth inning, turning a 3‑3 tie into a 7‑3 lead before extending to 9‑3. Key performances from Deiten LaChance, Kyle Branch and a clutch single by Camden Johnson sealed the victory, while UNC’s starter Jason DeCaro was pulled after 3.2 innings.
Three decisive wins have propelled North Carolina to the championship series, where they will face Oklahoma in a rematch of postseason history.
North Carolina and Oklahoma will meet in the opening game of the 2026 College World Series final after both teams secured their spots with sweeping victories; the game was rescheduled to avoid rain, and the Tar Heels opened scoring with a key single from Colin Hynek.
The championship game was advanced to avoid inclement weather, pitting two unbeaten teams against each other in a highly anticipated showdown.
The North Carolina Tar Heels have secured a spot in the 2026 MCWS final, setting up a showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners and aiming for a historic championship.
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.
The University of North Carolina enters the 2026 CWS finals with a 3‑0 record in Omaha, poised to face Oklahoma or Georgia in a best‑of‑three championship beginning June 20.
The Tar Heels, riding a rare 2‑0 start, face the Mountaineers in Omaha at 2 p.m. ET, with key batters delivering standout performances.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball squad has burst onto the College World Series stage, opening the tournament with two convincing victories and earning All‑America honors for four key players.
North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 5-2 win over West Virginia in the College World Series, advancing to the national semifinal with clutch performances from Gavin Gallaher and a strong bullpen.
North Carolina’s baseball squad, bolstered by standout performances from Caden Glauber and Gavin Gallaher, moved within one victory of the College World Series after a 5‑2 triumph over West Virginia.