Former ECU star Jake Hunter signs deal with Twins
Jake Hunter has found a new home. The former ECU baseball star and current Fredrick Keys pitcher has signed a deal with the Minnesota Twins. He is in the midst of a great season with the Keys, sporting a 4-0 record with a 2.62 ERA in 13 games, 10 of those starts. Jake...
East Carolina drops season opener at NC State, 24-17
NC State gained a 24-17 victory over East Carolina in the renewal of their rivalry on Thursday. Below are more details from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Download our mobile app now! Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube |...
ESPN has ECU-NCSU among best under-the-radar rivalries
We all know how big the ECU-NCSU rivalry is. We’ll see it even more Thursday night when the two teams square off in the season opener for both teams. ESPN’s Ryan McGee knows how big this rivalry is. In a story that was posted to the website on Thursday, he recalls the...
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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...
Pirates in baseball: Alec Burleson shines again, Gavin Williams gets no-decision again
Alec Burleson played two on Thursday and continued his torrid June in both games. WATCH🏴☠️: That’s a three-run Burly bomb by @ECUBaseball alum and Cardinals star @alecburleson9 . It’s his seventh of the season and came in the third inning. ⚾️💣💪 📹 St. Louis Cardinals...
ECU alum shares father experience as Winnipeg enters second week of season
Winnipeg celebrated its first victory of the season just before Father’s Day last week. The offensive line, anchored by East Carolina alum Stanley Bryant, played a big role in the team’s 34-20 win over the British Columbia Lions. In fact, PFF.com has the Blue Bombers’...
Tyler Snead catches TD, helps Montreal improve to 3-0
Montreal is the hottest team in the CFL. East Carolina football alum Tyler Snead is, too. You can't touch this 🕺 You can't touch this 🪩 STOP 🛑 Hammer time 🔨#Alouettespic.twitter.com/Zgmp5DkJAP — Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) June 20, 2025 He caught his first...
Former ECU baseball pitcher joins team at Charlotte
Former East Carolina baseball pitcher Jaden Winter announced on social media on Thursday that he will play his final year of eligibility at a rival AAC school. Thankful and excited for this next Chapter. @CharlotteBSB pic.twitter.com/j6NcHbB2F4 — Jaden Winter...
ECU commit, daughter of ECU baseball alum earns all-area honor
Ella Tracy, the daughter of East Carolina University baseball alum Chad Tracy, was named to the first-team Charlotte Observer softball team. Grateful to have been selected for Charlotte Observer’s First-Team All-Observer Team! @MrhsSoftball @ecu__softball @theobserver...
Pirates in baseball: Trey Yesavage has rough end to good start; Connor Norby homers
Trey Yesavage had a bad ending to another good start on Wednesday. The East Carolina baseball alum pitched in his second game for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. It was the team’s second of a doubleheader against Somerset. Yesavage was solid in the first two innings,...
PRL Thursday: Ethan Norby, Maeve English, Danny Beal & Greg Hudson
"Pirate Radio Live" comes at you on a Thursday with a strong East Carolina sports lineup. In addition to having WNCT-TV sports anchor Zach Kaplan on the show, host Clip Brock and company will have four current or former Pirates on the guest list. ECU baseball player...
ECU’s Parker Byrd receives first pitch from child with cancer, nearly hits homer
East Carolina baseball star Parker Byrd continues to inspire. NBC News+@parkerbyrd11 = Wholesome content🤟🏴☠️#PIRATES pic.twitter.com/kN6mk3FRNm — ECU Baseball (@ECUBaseball) July 1, 2025 In addition to hosting "The Parker Byrd Show," he’s playing baseball this summer...
Former ECU football coach tabbed as name to watch in 2026 NFL coaching cycle
ESPN has been breaking down each of the divisions in the NFL ahead of the 2025-26 season. One of the previews is the NFC North, where former East Carolina football coach Scottie Montgomery serves as receivers coach for the Detroit Lions. In the preview, ESPN reporters...