Former St. Joe’s pitcher heading to ECU
A former Saint Joseph’s pitcher who hit the transfer portal has announced on social media he will play at East Carolina in 2026. Frank Ciccone, a 6-foot-2 junior from New Jersey, pitched three seasons for the Red Hawks. He was 5-9 with a 6.86 ERA IN 98.1 innings. He...
Pirates in baseball: Jacob Jenkins-Cowart scores winning run for Beloit
The move from Low-A to High-A has been a struggle for East Carolina baseball alum Jacob Jenkins-Cowart. However, he played a big part in Friday’s win for Beloit in a 6-5 win over Cedar Rapids. He was 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. He walked with one out in...
PRL Friday: The weekend is here with Rahjai Harris, Brian North and more
"Pirate Radio Live" gets you into the weekend with another jam-packed show. There's a lot to discuss in the sports world and the gang will cover it all, from ECU baseball and football to everything else. We'll even get a visit from former East Carolina running back...
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Pirates go with Jake Garcia as starting quarterback
ECU head football coach Mike Houston is going with Jake Garcia has his starting quarterback. Houston made the announcement after Saturday's second scrimmage ahead of the season opener at home against Norfolk State. Jake Garcia has been named the starting quarterback...
Catch Bud Light Pregame Tailgate, US Cellular 5th Quarter Call-In Show during football season
We're about two weeks from the start of the ECU football season. Every game day this ECU football season, Pirate Radio will be there with complete coverage. Join the biggest minds in Pirate Nation on the Pirate Radio Bud Light Pregame Tailgate four hours before...
CBN highlights Parker Byrd’s remarkable comeback after losing leg
Parker Byrd's improbable comeback continues to inspire the baseball world. “I mean, it was just a powerful moment. Just to prove people that I'm still here. I'm still Parker. I'm still a baseball player. Just, even though difficult things happen in life and adversity...
ECU Alum Connor Norby listed among top Marlins’ prospects
ECU Alum Connor Norby is ranked among the top 15 prospects in the Marlins farm system. JustBaseball.com's Aram Leighton reports six of the team’s top 10 prospects were acquired after Opening Day, including their four best position player prospects. That includes...
Win or lose, Game Day can be a long one for players like CFL’s Stanley Bryant
Win or lose, the rush of the game keeps players like Winnipeg Bombers offensive lineman and ECU Alum Stanley Bryant up all night long. “I rarely get any sleep because I (take) C4 (pre-workout), energy drinks, Advil, some of everything, before the game,” said Bryant....
Pro Football Network: Fantasy RBs to stash include former ECU Alum Keaton Mitchell
Though he’s currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list, ECU alum and Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell shouldn’t be overlooked for the second half of the season both on the field and in fantasy football. Anyone who plays fantasy football knows how crucial...
Phillies’ Jeff Hoffman picks up 17th hold of season in win over Nationals
ECU Alum Jeff Hoffman got his 17th hold of the season as the Phillies beat the Nationals, 3-2, on Friday. Hoffman got the final two outs of the eighth inning, striking out one. Click here to find out more. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly...
Bengals OT D’Ante Smith injures knee, likely to miss season
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle and ECU Alum D’Ante Smith is expected to miss the season with a patellar tendon injury. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the reserve lineman was injured in Thursday's joint practice with the Chicago Bears. MRI results were expected to...
Zach Agnos pitches perfect 9th in Yard Goats’ victory
ECU alum Zach Agnos pitched a perfect ninth inning for the Hartford Yard Goats in a 7-0 win Friday over the Somerset Patriots. Agnos dropped his ERA to 1.76 with the Yard Goats and 1.13 overall this season with his latest outing. Click here to see Friday's box score...
Alec Burleson on the cover of Cardinals Magazine
East Carolina Alum Alec Burleson aka 'DJ Burly Biscuit' is on the cover of the latest Cardinals Magazine PIRATES IN THE PROS: @ECUBaseball Alum Alec Burleson aka 'DJ Burly Biscuit' is on the cover of the latest Cardinals Magazinehttps://t.co/4gL8TKQ5Qj...