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UNC baseball's Jackson Van De Brake granted an additional year of eligibility
After requesting an additional season of eligibility,
Jackson Van De Brake was granted it by the NCAA, allowing him to play one more season for UNC baseball in 2025. Although he struggled offensively early on during the 2024 season, Van De Brake worked his way back into the starting lineup to help lead the Diamond Heels to the College World Series. (
Keeping It Heel)
Tar Heel Baseball 2025 Schedule Breakdown
It's been a long time coming, but finally as the holiday approaches, the
2025 UNC Baseball schedule has been released. Last year, the Tar Heels went 48-16, securing their 12th trip to the College World Series. It's a lot to measure up to, and in 2025 the Tar Heels will travel outside North Carolina far more than in 2024. Let's look at the key games: (
Inside Carolina)
Infielder Alex Madera Balancing Growth and Leadership for Final Season at UNC
In an alternate world,
Alex Madera could be working a 9-to-5 and commuting to the office. But in this reality, instead of settling into a traditional post-graduation routine, Madera is spending another year on the diamond, taking full advantage of his final season of college eligibility and the chance to contribute to UNC's quest for a return to Omaha. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Baseball Releases 2025 Schedule
The reigning ACC Regular Season Champion North Carolina Baseball program has announced its
2025 baseball schedule, featuring 35 games at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels, fresh off their 12th College World Series appearance, will have 55 games against 28 opponents. 20 of the team's 25 non-conference contests will take place in Chapel Hill. (
GoHeels.com)
Former UNC Catcher Tim Federowicz hired as Norfolk Tides manager
The Orioles have hired a new manager at Triple-A Norfolk.
Tim Federowicz will replace Buck Britton, who joined the Orioles’ staff as major league coach. He managed the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens in the Tigers’ system this summer. Federowicz, 37, served as the Tigers’ catching coach in 2023 after managing the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in 2022. (
MASN)
Jacob Stallings returns to Colorado Rockies on $2 million deal with option for 2026
Hoping to build on a bounce-back 2024 season, former UNC catcher
Jacob Stallings on Wednesday re-signed with the Colorado Rockies on a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026. The deal guarantees Stallings $2 million, while the option is worth $2 million and carries a $500,000 buyout. The club hasn't confirmed the value of the deal. (
MLB.com)
UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Signs Contract Extension
North Carolina baseball coach
Scott Forbes, the reigning ACC Coach of the Year who led the Diamond Heels to their 12th College World Series appearance over the summer, has agreed to terms on a new five-year contract. The deal will keep him at the helm through at least June 30, 2029. Forbes has amassed a 154-89 (.643) record through four seasons. (
GoHeels.com)
Fall Film Room: UNC Baseball's Big Bats
UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes has used the transfer portal to reload with new weapons and has high hopes for two of his stellar sophomores. So how will these pieces fit into the Tar Heel lineup? We'll begin to find out when the 2025 North Carolina baseball season begins, but in the meantime we're breaking down five batters we filmed this fall. (
Inside Carolina)
Tim Federowicz won't return as Triple-A Toledo manager
The Detroit Tigers will have a new manager in Triple-A Toledo.
Tim Federowicz, a former UNC and MLB catcher, won't return to the Mud Hens or the Tigers' organization for the 2025 season, per multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. The 37-year-old worked for the Tigers as the MLB catching coach in 2023 and Triple-A manager in 2024. (
Yahoo! Sports)
UNC Baseball Fall Season Takeaways: New Faces, Depth, Pitching Puzzle
UNC Baseball's fall season ended in mid-October with the annual intrasquad Fall World Series in Boshamer Stadium. With two dominant wins over strong junior college programs, the competitive FWS, and 45-days of baseball, head coach
Scott Forbes got an even better idea of his 2025 team. "I feel like our guys are in a good spot," Forbes said. (
Inside Carolina)