Varner seven shots back after first round at LIV Golf event, showcasing love of soccer team
At least Harold Varner III is having some fun. The ECU golf alum shot a +1 on Friday and is tied for 42nd after the first round of the LIV Golf UK by JCB. He’s seven shots behind co-leaders Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann, who each shot -6. Varner had birdies on No....
Pirates in baseball: Gavin Williams slated to start Friday for Guardians
ECU alum and Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams will start Friday when the team begins a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals. The Guardians wrapped up their series with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Williams (6-4) takes a 3.54 ERA into the...
Yankees deal ECU alum Josh Grosz to Rockies in trade for third baseman
The New York Yankees have traded one of their top prospects, ECU baseball alum Josh Grosz, to the Colorado Rockies. MLB Pipeline announced the move on social media on Friday. The Rockies get Grosz, a right-handed pitcher and the Yankees’ No. 21 prospect, along with...
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Pirates in baseball: Gavin Williams carries no-hitter into sixth in win over Angels
Gavin Williams closed out the series with the Los Angeles Angels with one of his best outings of the season on Sunday. Gavin Williams was frustrated he couldn’t get through the 7th and not focused on 0 hits allowed entering the inning for #Guardians...
Coastal Carolina edges East Carolina 1-0 to win Conway Regional
The college baseball season came to an end Sunday night for East Carolina. Despite a stellar effort on the mound by Bradley Zayac, host Coastal Carolina came away with a 1-0 victory to take the Conway Regional and advance in the NCAA Tournament. Below is more...
Austin Irby homers again, leads East Carolina to Conway Regional final with 11-4 win over Gators
East Carolina's baseball team advanced to the Conway Regional final with an 11-4 win over Florida on Sunday. The Gators were eliminated and the Pirates advance to a rematch with host Coastal Carolina, which won on Saturday to put ECU in the loser's bracket. ECU must...
Connor Norby to Yankees? Yardbarker believes it can happen
The New York Yankees traded for one of the Miami Marlins’ young prospects last season. Could they do it again? YardBarker’s Jacob Mountz reports the Yankees could find a way to trade for East Carolina alum and Marlins 3B Connor Norby. Last season, the Yankees got Jazz...
Harold Varner III among golfers looking to qualify in Durham for US Open
East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III will be one of a number of golfers playing at 10 different sites with hopes of qualifying for the US Open. Varner will be playing at Duke University Golf Club in Durham on Monday. The two-day event will help determine the...
ESPN: Georgia Tech AD, former ECU Pirate Club executive director headed to Michigan State
Georgia Tech Athletic Director J Batt is reportedly leaving to take the same position at Michigan State. Sources: Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt is expected to become the next athletic director at Michigan State. He's emerged as the target, and a deal is...
RJ Felton gets chance to attend Raptors’ workout ahead of draft
RJ Felton’s success at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is opening more doors. He’s been invited to attend a workout with the Toronto Raptors, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Cody Taylor. He’s already had predraft workouts with the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns,...
Pirates in baseball: Trey Yesavage gives up no hits vs. Hillsboro, gets no-decision in shutout
East Carolina alum Trey Yesavage had another solid start for the Vancouver Canadians but did not get the decision again. Your 2025 Minors strikeout leader: Trey Yesavage 🍁 Make it 84 punchouts (in 50 innings!) between the @DunedinBlueJays + @vancanadians.@BlueJays |...
SI: Keaton Mitchell shines during Ravens’ OTAs
The Baltimore Ravens held OTAs this past week. East Carolina football alum Keaton Mitchell looked like he’s ready for the upcoming season, according to Sports Illustrated. Baltimore Ravens reporter Ryan Mink listed 10 standouts from OTAs with Mitchell impressing and...
Colby Thorndyke drives in 6, sparks late-inning barrage in Coastal Carolina’s 18-7 win over ECU
East Carolina's baseball team is in a win-or-go-home situation after falling 18-7 to Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Pirates will face Florida on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPNU in an elimination game. ECU has to beat Florida, then beat Coastal Carolina twice to win the...