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
Kane Kepley’s Breakout Season Could Spark Trade Interest
A disciplined hitter with a league‑leading on‑base percentage, Kepley’s blend of power and speed has put him on the radar for a potential deal that could reshape the Cubs’ pitching plans.
Jul 23, 2026
Four UNC Baseball Players Selected in First 100 Picks of 2026 MLB Draft
On the opening day of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected North Carolina shortstop Jake Schaffner with the 20th overall pick, marking the highest draft position for a UNC player since 2017 and the third straight year the program has placed a first‑rounder. Joining him were three other Tar Heels drafted within the first 100 selections, underscoring a historic haul for the university.
Jul 12, 2026
Owen Hull drafted by Boston Red Sox in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Boston Red Sox chose UNC outfielder Owen Hull with the 67th overall pick, capping a season in which he led the Tar Heels in batting, OPS and RBIs and helped the team reach the College World Series.
Jul 12, 2026
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.
Jul 11, 2026
Midwest League Standouts Shine Amid Draft Prospects and Weather Delays
Kane Kepley leads the High Class A Midwest League in key offensive categories, while Austin Love delivers a walk‑off win, Vance Honeycutt shows raw power, CJ Gray dominates on the mound, Carson Whisenhunt returns to the majors, Coy James homers twice, Harrison Ailshie climbs the draft board, and a weather‑related postponement interrupts the schedule.
Jul 10, 2026
Weekend Highlights: Pitching Dominance and Holiday Homers Light Up Minor League Baseball
Owen White’s five‑strikeout outing, Kepley and Honeycutt’s holiday homers, and Memphis’s championship clinch highlight a busy Fourth of July weekend in minor league baseball.
Jul 5, 2026
Cubs’ 2025 Draft Class Begins to Deliver on Promise
Nineteen of the twenty 2025 draft picks have signed, and early performances from key prospects hint at a productive pipeline for the Chicago Cubs.
Jul 1, 2026
Kane Kepley’s Advanced Hitting Profile Raises Cubs’ Expectations
Scouting reports highlight Kane Kepley’s refined swing decisions and contact ability, while noting that his physical limitations temper power expectations. The Cubs recognized this profile when drafting him, and Baseball America has echoed the optimism.
Jun 26, 2026
Inside Carolina Looks Back on UNC Baseball’s 2026 Roller‑Coaster
Tommy Ashley, Grace Nugent and Spencer Haskell break down the highs and lows of the 2026 Tar Heel baseball campaign, spotlighting Kane Kepley’s rise, the team’s CWS disappointment and its fourth‑place Learfield Cup finish.
Jun 26, 2026
Gallaher and DeCaro Set for Final College World Series Battle
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Haiden Leffew eyes MLB draft as Texas prepares for CWS showdown
Texas reliever Haiden Leffew, a standout from South Rowan, is projected as a mid‑to‑late‑round MLB draft pick. His blend of a sharp changeup and fastballs hitting 97 mph has turned heads, and he now leads the Longhorns into a College World Series clash with Georgia, streamed live on ESPN from Omaha.
Jun 12, 2026
Eight Rising Stars Who Just Missed the Top 100 Prospects List
Ranking baseball’s next generation is as much art as it is science, and the latest top‑100 list left several promising talents on the outside looking in.
Jun 10, 2026