Justin Verlander’s loss could be Carson Whisenhunt’s gain
Could now be the time we see East Carolina University baseball alum Carson Whisenhunt get called up to the majors? The San Francisco Giants announced Justin Verlander will go on the injured list with nerve irritation in his right pectoral muscle. It’s an issue that...
Pirates in baseball: Gavin Williams picks up fourth win of season for Guardians
Gavin Williams picked up his fourth win of the season in his fourth straight quality start on Wednesday. Gavin Williams Today: 6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 98 Pitches 13 Whiffs I 30% Whiff% I 30% CSW% Williams topped 98.3 MPH on his 4-Seam Fastball and collected 10...
South Florida stays alive, Florida Atlantic eliminates Rice
South Florida bounced back from its loss to East Carolina and eliminated Wichita State in Wednesday's play at the AAC Tournament. Florida Atlantic also won to keep the season alive, sending Rice home after a win. Both teams have Thursday off and will play the losers...
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Jeff Hoffman gets hold, strikes out three
ECU alum Jeff Hoffman had another solid outing for the Toronto Blue Jays in Monday’s 6-5 win over the New York Yankees. Hoffman came on in the fourth inning and got a strikeout to end the inning. In the fifth, he gave up a hit and walk but got all three outs via...
Shavon Revel watch: Latest teams former ECU star discussed as landing in NFL draft
The NFL draft is April 24-26. There's a lot of talk about who will land where between now and then. Former East Carolina football star Shavon Revel has been mentioned nearly every day by media members trying to figure out how the draft will unfold. Revel has been...
Former Texas coach taking over duties at Rice
A familiar face is now leading the Rice baseball program. BREAKING: @RiceBaseball is hiring former long-time #Rice assistant and @TexasBaseball head coach David Pierce as its new head coach, sources tell @d1baseball. Pierce most recently spent eight seasons at Texas,...
Carter Cunningham hits walk-off homer to lift Jays over Yankees
ECU alum Carter Cunningham is making the most of his opportunities. Tha Carter (Cunningham) 💣 #WALKOFF FINAL: #BlueJays 6, Yankees 5 pic.twitter.com/Q6v6n6YXaD — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 17, 2025 One day after picking up a walk and scoring a run for the...
Get your picks in for the 2025 Bacon & Basketball Challenge presented by NC Pork
It's that time of year. Time to get your brackets in for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament. One bracket isn't enough. Here's your chance to enter in David Glenn's 2025 Bacon & Basketball Challenge presented by NC Pork contest. It's easy to join and...
ECU’s Ethan Norby Earns AAC Pitcher of the Week accolade again
East Carolina sophomore pitcher Ethan Norby has been selected as the AAC Pitcher of the Week for the second straight week. The league announced the news on Monday. Below is a press release from ECU Sports Information with more details. Check out Pirate Radio Website |...
Inky Johnson speaks with ECU baseball team as part the of motivational weekend
Motivational speaker Inky Johnson spoke to the ECU baseball team on Sunday night at The Murphy Center. It was part of the Pirate Radio Leadership Luncheon weekend. Inky Johnson, a former University of Tennessee football standout whose incredible story of perseverance...
PRL Monday: Did you fill out your bracket? We discuss this and more
It's the Monday after the NCAA Tournament pairings were announced. "Pirate Radio Live" will discuss this and much more. March Madness is set with games set to start and brackets ready to be busted. We'll discuss this, how those brackets are filled out and which teams...
Spring Training: Norby gets two hits, Agnos picks up save
Florida Marlins third baseman and ECU alum Connor Norby had two hits in his team’s 11-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. He singled in the first but was erased on a double play. He singled in the eighth but was also caught in a double play. Alec Burleson...
Bleacher Report has Ravens with second best backfield in NFL
Now that the NFL free agent period is more or less over, Bleacher Report compiled its list of the best backfields now in the NFL. Improving teams like the Bills and Colts made the list while others emerging like the Panthers also cracked the top 10. Nearly taking the...