
Around the Foghorn: Here’s why it’s a good idea to keep Carson Whisenhunt on Giants’ roster
After two quality starts for the San Francisco Giants, you would think it’s a no-brainer that ECU alum Carson Whisenhunt stays on the roster. But it’s apparently not that easy. AroundtheFogHorn.com’s Jeff Young wrote about why keeping Whisenhunt on the roster through...

PRL Tuesday: Mully, Mack, Bryce and ECU football
Tuesday means the regular group of guests for "Pirate Radio Live" is ready to hit the airwaves. Clip, Chandler, Jarrett and the rest of the gang will welcome ESPN commentators Mike Mullis and Mack McCarthy along with former ECU football tight end Bryce Williams. We'll...

Pirate trio named to Doak Walker Award watch list
The Doak Walker Award watch list will feature three candidates from East Carolina's football team, the organization announced on Monday. Joining the list will be Marlon Gunn Jr., Parker Jenkins and London Montgomery. Below are more details from ECU Sports Information...
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Norby strong again for USA Baseball in 6-5 loss to Japan
East Carolina baseball pitcher Ethan Norby had another strong start in a losing effort as USA Baseball dropped a 6-5 game to Samurai Japan 180 in the 45th USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series final game. .@NorbyEthan racks up five K's across three innings of work...
ECU’s first opponent has ‘very good chance they fall off a cliff’
Former ESPN “College Gameday” host David Pollack didn’t have the best things to say about East Carolina’s first opponent for the 2025 football season. ECU football season opener at NCSU now a sellout In his “See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack” podcast, he breaks...
Harold Varner III tied for 25th after second round in Spain
Valderrama is proving to be a tough golf course again, at least for most of the competitors. ECU golf alum Harold Varner III is seven golfers tied at +3 after the second round of the LIV Golf Andalucia in San Roque, Spain. The first and second rounds were completed on...
Pirates in baseball: Alec Burleson has big night in loss to Braves
While the St. Louis Cardinals came away with a loss on Friday, right fielder Alec Burleson came away with a win of sorts. #Braves 3 @ #Cardinals 1 [B1–1o]: Alec Burleson doubles: ground ball to RF Hit: 🔥111.1mph, 159ft, 8°, 💥.710xBA Pitch: 92.1mph Cutter (RHP...
Jaylen Johnson looking to stand out among crowd of Chargers’ WRs
Here’s a name we haven’t heard much about lately: former East Carolina wide receiver Jaylen Johnson. He’s with the San Diego Chargers and is hoping to make the squad again this season. He was a rookie last season and didn’t get any catches. The 6-foot-2, 194-pound...
ECU football season opener at NCSU now a sellout
The season-opening football game between NC State and East Carolina is now a sellout. Opening night energy is gonna be electric ⚡️ Get your tickets to watch the Pack take on the Pirates through @seatgeek, the Official Fan-to-Fan Ticket Marketplace of NC State...
Five tied for lead at LIV Golf Andalucia, Harold Varner III at +3
Windy conditions cut short the first round of the LIV Golf Andalucia, which was being played at famed Valderrama in Spain. Conditions were deemed unplayable just after 5 p.m. local time with winds up to 33 mph. The first round will be completed Saturday, starting at 8...
PRL Friday: Talking USF football, Greenville 13U all-stars and more
We continue our look at ECU football opponents on Friday's "Pirate Radio Live." Clip and the crew will welcome Jim Louk, the South Florida play-by-play voice to discuss the Bulls ahead of the college football opener. We'll continue the conversation with: Members of...
ECU’s Michael Schwartz announces hire, staff updates
Below are more details from ECU Sports Information on East Carolina's basketball team announcing the hire of an assistant coach and updates to its current staff. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube | Apple Podcasts |...
Pirates in baseball: Alec Burleson gets things started in Cardinals’ win
Alec Burleson was 1-for-4 at the plate with two RBI in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. He produced the Cardinals’ first two runs, grounding out in the first inning to push a run across and singling and driving in a run in...