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NC teams look strong on diamond
The North Carolina to Omaha shuttle has been busy over the past few years. Since 2021, four teams from NC have gone to the College World Series, including a pair—UNC and NC State—last year. With […]
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Rodón, Stanton highlight NC connections to the World Series
It’s safe to say the first World Series start for former Holly Springs High School and NC State standout pitcher Carlos Rodón could have gone much better. As the Yankees’ starter in their 4-2 Game […]
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Trea Turner leads impressive group of NC products on major league rosters
One of the biggest stories of the World Baseball Classic was new Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. Among the biggest free agency signings in the offseason, Turner showed what all the offseason fuss was about […]
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North Carolina represented across MLB
There’s no greater honor for a baseball pitcher than to be named his team’s opening day starter. It’s an assignment that took on even more meaning than usual for the Baltimore Orioles’ Bruce Zimmermann on […]
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College basketball world reacts to Coach K retirement announcement
DURHAM — Mike Krzyzewski plans to coach one more season before turning over control of the Duke basketball program to former Blue Devils point guard and current assistant Jon Scheyer. Still, Wednesday’s announcement that the […]
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Familiar NC names ready to shine in baseball’s comeback season
When the 2021 MLB season begins, a familiar face will be taking the mound to get things started. Madison Bumgarner has been named the opening day starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks and will get his […]
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Expanded MLB rosters give young players valuable time with big clubs
The cancellation of this year’s minor league baseball season was a disappointing blow to many young prospects whose advance up the ranks toward a possible major league career has been put on hold for an […]
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Undersized Duke All-Star Marcus Stroman ignoring trade talk
CLEVELAND — It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows him, but Marcus Stroman is not backing down from trade rumors. “Would you like to pitch in the playoffs?” he asked reporters surrounding […]