Pirates in baseball: Ryan McCrystal drives in three for Daytona in loss
Ryan McCrystal came through big at the plate for the Daytona Tortugas on Wednesday in his second game back from an injury. He was 3-for-5 with three RBI in a 16-10 loss to St. Lucie. His three RBI give him 25 for the season and raise his batting average to .267. He...
CFL Week 2: ECU grad Stanley Bryant, Winnipeg open season
While the CFL began its season last week, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers had Week 1 off. Thursday night, East Carolina alum Stanley Bryant and the Blue Bombers will take the field. They will host the British Columbia Lions in the kickoff to Week 2. Three other games will...
ECU adds speedy, solid-hitting outfielder to 2026 roster
East Carolina will have a speedy outfielder who was also one of the top hitters in the country on its 2026 roster. Jeff Sabater of NCAA Division II Millersville will join the Pirates as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. The Lansdale, Penn.,...
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ESPN: ECU hiring new football director of scouting
ESPN is reporting that ECU is set to hire a new director of scouting. Pete Thamel reported on his X account that ECU is expected to hire AJ Lembo as the football program’s director of scouting. Lembo was at TCU, where he was an intern in personnel. He is the son of...
DaShaun Amos signs with Hamilton as CFL free agency signings begin
The CFL free agency signing season has begun. ECU alum DaShaun Amos has officially marked it by signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Amos, who won the Grey Cup with the Toronto Argonauts last season, signed a deal with his new team. Specifics were not released,...
Clayton McCullough previews expectations ahead of Marlins spring training
Wednesday starts a new chapter in the life of Miami Marlins Manager and ECU alum Clayton McCullough. The Miami Herald reports the Marlins begin spring training workouts on Wednesday at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. The first full-squad working is...
Walker earns USBWA National Player of the Week honors
By ECUPirates.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – East Carolina graduate forward C.J. Walker has been named one of the five Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week according to an announcement by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Tuesday afternoon. For the...
Pirate Club surpasses $82 million in fundraising over last three years
By ECUPirates.com The ECU Educational Foundation (Pirate Club) has experienced unprecedented success over the last three years, with generous donors contributing a record $82 million for ECU Athletics in new gifts and commitments, including $23 million in 2024, ECU...
One of Cardinals’ biggest questions: What to do with Burly?
Spring training is days away for the St. Louis Cardinals. One of the many questions looming is what to do with Alec Burleson. The ECU grad and star player led the Cardinals with 78 RBIs and also had 21 home runs last season. However, as StlSportsPage and other...
PRL Tuesday: Mully, Mack, Bryce and more back on the show
"Pirate Radio Live" has a busy Tuesday for you. Clip and Chandler have among their guests: Former ECU Baseball reliever Danny Beal ESPN Analyst Coach Mack McCarthy on college basketball ESPN college baseball analyst Coach Mike Mullis ECU Baseball alumni Brandon...
Would Blue Jays’ prospects to make majors in 2025 include Trey Yesavage?
The Toronto Blue Jays have been busy during the offseason. The team added Max Scherzer as a starting pitcher and signed ECU alum and relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman. Now, as Spring Training approaches, the question is how the team will come together. Also of note is which...
Connor Norby at third base: He ‘is an everyday player’
Spring Training starts for Major League Baseball teams all over Florida and Arizona this weekend. While the Miami Marlins have a lot of questions for first-year manager and ECU alum Clayton McCullough, one spot seems pretty secure. The Miami Herald took a look at each...
ECU’s Magazu named AAC Defensive Player of the Week; Behar tabbed honorable mention
By ECUPirates.com IRVING, Texas - East Carolina Lacrosse's Emma Magazu has been named the American Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week following her phenomenal debut in Purple and Gold, the league announced Monday. Additionally, goalkeeper Jaime...