
The Parker Byrd Show: Mark Gottfried
The latest edition of "The Parker Byrd Show" features a familiar face to fans of ACC basketball. Mark Gottfried has been a college basketball coach for many years. He's remembered most in these parts for his time at NC State. Parker Byrd got the chance to catch up...

Watch: Keaton Mitchell working out with Ravens during OTAs
Keaton Mitchell and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens were busy on Wednesday running drills and participating in activities during their mandatory Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Ravens have an impressive RB trio with Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell...

Ryan Jones placed on retired list after injury with Calgary
Former East Carolina football star Ryan Jones has been placed on the retired list after a bad lower-body injury during a CFL preseason game with the Calgary Stampeders. Jones, who was a tight end with the Pirates, suffered a broken leg in the second half of the May 19...
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Shawn Armstrong to the rescue: Could he be next Rangers’ closer?
East Carolina baseball alum Shawn Armstrong came to the Texas Rangers’ rescue on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Shawn Armstrong entered the ninth inning with zero outs and runners on the corners. Here's what happened next for the @Rangers righty....
PRL Thursday: Danny Beal talks Bird Dawgs plus Zach Kaplan, Greg Hudson
"Pirate Radio Live" has a lot to discuss on Thursday, from East Carolina baseball to the Down East Bird Dawgs and much more. Clip, Chandler and the rest of the team are back to get you ready for the Pirates' road game at South Florida. The baseball talk will continue...
The Parker Byrd Show: Landis Simms of Challenged Athletes Foundation
The latest edition of "The Parker Byrd Show" features special guest Landis Simms of Challenged Athletes Foundation. Simms has a special story that he shares with Byrd in his podcast. They discuss grief, recovery and trusting God through it all. Episodes of "The Parker...
ECU wraps up regular season with series at USF
The East Carolina baseball team looks to wrap up its regular season in a positive way with a three-game series at South Florida. Below is a preview from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube...
Pirates in baseball: Alec Burleson homers as Cardinals earn split with Phillies
Alec Burleson was back in the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. He made the most of his at-bats, too. WATCH: @ECUBaseball alum and St. Louis Cardinals star @alecburleson9 is back in the lineup in a big way with a two-run Burly Bomb against the Phillies...
Athlon Sports has Blake Harrell where?!? Ranking the AAC football coaches
It’s never too early to talk college football, even if it doesn’t quite fit our expectations. AthlonSports.com is out with its latest ranking of the top AAC football coaches. Last season, schools like Army, Tulane and UTSA made headlines in the conference with Army...
AAC football championship to air on ABC again
ESPN/ABC and the American Athletic Conference announced the plans for this season’s football championship. The league posted on its website on Wednesday that the game will be played on Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. on ABC. It will be played at the home stadium of the...
Analysis: Trey Yesavage has fixed the one ‘flaw’ in his pitching
To watch former East Carolina baseball star and current Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage pitch lately, you’d believe there’s not a flaw in his routine. Currently, you’d be almost right. He had 12 strikeouts in Tuesday’s 11-3 win over Bradenton. It was his...
PRL Wednesday: Josh Grosz on life in the minors, update from Holton Ahlers
"Pirate Radio Live" comes at you Wednesday with a very special guest joining the show. Former East Carolina pitcher turned minor leaguer Josh Grosz joins the show as his Hudson Valley Renegades prepare for play later in the evening. The Renegades will play the second...
Pirates in baseball: Big nights for Connor Norby, Trey Yesavage, Carson Whisenhunt, Shawn Armstrong
After a quiet Monday for East Carolina baseball alumni in the pros and minors, it was very busy on Tuesday. East Carolina baseball alum Connor Norby had a home run to remember. Unfortunately for his Miami Marlins, they had a ninth inning to forget. Norby hit his...