
Pirates in baseball: Shawn Armstrong gets rare start in Rangers’ win over White Sox
We’re used to seeing East Carolina alum and relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong come out of the bullpen during a game. On Friday, we got to see him start. Shawn Armstrong is DEALING He’s up to five Ks thru three innings of work. pic.twitter.com/3577gJjlJV — Rangers Nation...

Tyler Snead, Montreal tops Ottawa, Justin Hardy in battle of ECU alums
ECU football alum Tyler Snead had four catches for 117 yards, including a 71-yarder, as Montreal beat Ottawa and fellow ECU alum Justin Hardy, 39-18, in CFL action on Friday. TYLER SNEADDDDD SNEAD YOU DOWN FIELD 👉pic.twitter.com/YDrgiNp0YN — Alouettes de Montréal...

Former ECU golfer carries five-shot lead into final round of NC Amateur
Former East Carolina University golfer Jackson Spires carries a five-shot lead into the final round of the 65th NC Amateur. Spires played for ECU from the 2013-14 season to the 2017-18 season before becoming a volunteer assistant coach. He led after the first round of...
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Carson Whisenhunt on latest list of top prospects set for MLB
Add ECU alum and lefty pitcher Carson Whisenhunt to another list of prospects who are certain to make it to Major League Baseball soon. Whisenhunt is mentioned by the San Francisco Giants website AroundTheFoghorn.com, saying in part, “Whisenhunt was able to build up...
Face of Marlins, Connor Norby working hard to improve
Connor Norby’s face has become promotional material in Miami as he’s becoming the face of the Marlins. The ECU baseball alum hasn’t been with the team a full season, but he’s quickly emerging as a solid building block for the team. After being traded to Miami from...
Campbell edges East Carolina, 3-2, for fifth straight win in Tuesday clash
By ECUPirates.com BUIES CREEK, N.C. – East Carolina and Campbell combined for just eight hits Tuesday night at a chilly Jim Perry Stadium as the Camels scored two runs in the seventh to rally past the Pirates 3-2 in an early-season midweek affair. Keep up with our ECU...
ECU to hire Cincinnati’s Mullett to be football general manager
The ECU football program is hopeful it has found its next general manager. ECU is expected to hire Cincinnati special assistant to the head coach Luke Mullett as its new general manager, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports. Before Cincinnati, Mullett worked at...
CBS Sports: John David Baker signs contract extension with ECU
ECU football Offensive Coordinator John David Baker has agreed to terms on a contract extension that will keep him at the school, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported. ECU and offensive coordinator John David Baker have agreed to terms on a contract extension, sources...
Former ECU basketball player announces major move, sale of his company, Grover Gaming
A major bit of news was released on Tuesday by one of the biggest businesses in Greenville. Grover Gaming, privately owned by former ECU basketball player Garrett Blackwelder, made a major announcement about its charitable gaming assets. In a press release, the...
PRL Tuesday: Full slate of guests and ECU baseball live from Campbell
Tuesday's edition of "Pirate Radio Live" is full of guests, topics and ECU baseball. Clip Brock and Chandler Honeycutt will welcome the regular cast of guests, including Coach Mike Mullis, Coach Mack McCarthy and former ECU tight end Bryce Williams. They'll also have...
Gavin Williams could be headed for breakout year in fantasy, too
With Spring Training in full gear, the attention not only turns to the games but the scouting for fantasy stars. Fantasy sports is a multi-billion dollar industry, and you want to make sure you have the best players on your team to win. NBCSports.com has been scouting...
Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough says team happy to ‘play the underdog role’
The Miami Marlins joined many other Major League Baseball teams that started Spring Training on Monday. Expectations are not high for the team this season. According to MLB.com, FanGraphics gives the Marlins 1.5% odds of making the postseason, predicting a 71-91...
Back in black? ECU heads to Buies Creek for game vs. Campbell, Godwin seeking win No. 400
By ECUPirates.com East Carolina makes the short trek to Harnett County Tuesday evening for its traditional early-season midweek encounter with Campbell. First pitch at Jim Perry Stadium is scheduled for 5 p.m. 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊?¿ 👀⚫️#PIRATES pic.twitter.com/fVaaHlo3uX —...