
Duke’s 2025 Draft Haul: One Pick, Three Alumni Head to MLB
The 2025 MLB Draft saw the Durham-based Duke Blue Devils limited to a single selection, while three alumni secured deals with prominent franchises.
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The 2025 MLB Draft saw the Durham-based Duke Blue Devils limited to a single selection, while three alumni secured deals with prominent franchises.

Six UNC baseball players are selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, showcasing the program's depth and future prospects.

The 2026 MLB Draft revealed evolving front‑office philosophies, bold moves by traditional powerhouses, and the growing impact of the NIL era on player availability.

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.

Duke alumni made a splash in the 2026 MLB Draft, as right‑hander Aidan Weaver was picked by the Oakland Athletics in the eighth round. The selection comes alongside the draft of former Blue Devils Kyle Johnson and Macon Winslow, highlighting a productive pipeline from Durham to the majors.

The 2026 MLB Draft saw just a single current Duke player drafted, though several alumni were selected, revealing both the program's historical strengths and its current challenges.

The 2026 MLB Draft concluded with a modest haul of North Carolina talent, highlighting both emerging stars and the end of a long‑standing tradition.

Two North Carolina standouts hear their names called on day two, tying a franchise record and underscoring a coaching legacy that has produced 27 draft picks.

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.

A record eleven members of the University of North Carolina baseball squad have been selected for the 2026 All-ACC Academic Team, underscoring the program’s commitment to high academic standards.

From dominant arms to a potent lineup, the 2026 UNC baseball squad turned heads with a College World Series appearance and a roster full of draft‑eligible talent.
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.

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.

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.

The championship game was advanced to avoid inclement weather, pitting two unbeaten teams against each other in a highly anticipated showdown.

Carter French sprinkles a bag of Boshamer Stadium dirt on the field before each game, crediting it with the team’s early winning streak in the College World Series.

A prayer from an 11‑year‑old fan set the stage for a Tar Heels star’s standout game, a trophy‑touch moment, and a family’s journey to the final series.

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.

UNC’s 12‑run outburst, led by Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher, propels them into the final series of the College World Series.