
Five Tar Heel Baseball Players Projected for 2026 MLB Draft
North Carolina’s baseball pipeline continues to produce top talent, with five Tar Heel players expected to hear their names called in the 2026 MLB draft and several others in the mix.
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North Carolina’s baseball pipeline continues to produce top talent, with five Tar Heel players expected to hear their names called in the 2026 MLB draft and several others in the mix.

Nineteen of the twenty 2025 draft picks have signed, and early performances from key prospects hint at a productive pipeline for the Chicago Cubs.

Freshman pitcher Caden Glauber was named D1Baseball’s Freshman of the Year after a dominant debut season with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

A father's gratitude, a team's commitment, and a child's resilience intertwine in a story that shows how sport can heal.

Veteran third‑base‑turned‑second‑baseman Gavin Gallaher and right‑hander Jason DeCaro gear up for what may be their last appearances in the Men’s College World Series, hoping to cap their careers with a championship.
Six-year-old leukemia survivor David Hill will attend the Men's College World Series as a special guest of the UNC baseball team, highlighting the program's longstanding partnership with Team IMPACT and its tradition of supporting young patients.

The North Carolina Tar Heels return to the Men's College World Series for the 13th time, facing Ole Miss in a historic primetime showdown.

After reaching the College World Series for the second time in three years, the North Carolina Tar Heels rely on a culture built on character, commitment, confidence, and competitiveness, enriched by Tony Bennett's Five Pillars, to pursue a championship.

Twenty years after Chad Flack’s legendary homer sent the Tar Heels to Omaha, the program celebrates another College World Series appearance, driven by clutch performances and a culture that blends athletic ambition with personal growth.

The Tar Heels prepare to host USC in a pivotal Super Regional, aiming for a third straight NCAA Super Regional win.

With a top seed and a deep roster, the University of North Carolina's baseball team is poised for a strong run in the upcoming NCAA regional tournament.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s baseball squad is set to close out its regular season with a three‑game showdown against NC State, a rivalry that could seal a historic campaign.

The University of North Carolina’s baseball squad clinched its third straight 40‑win season, highlighted by a 7‑3 victory over Pitt and a series triumph over third‑ranked Georgia Tech. With a deep roster featuring standout hitters, the team is poised for a deep run in the ACC Tournament and beyond.

North Carolina will host Pitt in its last regular‑season home series, honoring seniors while highlighting a pitching staff that tops the ACC in ERA and a defense that leads the nation in key metrics.