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...
Pirates in baseball: Former ECU alumni square off, both pitch as Rangers top Cardinals; Whisenhunt gets win
Two East Carolina baseball alumni got to pitch in Friday’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. But it’s not exactly what you think. WATCH: @ECUBaseball alum @alecburleson9 got to pitch for the Cardinals in an 11-1 loss to the Rangers. He pitched...
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Spring Training: Yesavage’s ‘heart was beating like crazy’; Whisenhunt starts, Burly shines
It was an eventful Saturday in Spring Training with ECU alum Trey Yesavage, Carson Whisenhunt and Alec Burleson each stealing the spotlight. Yesavage shines for Blue Jays ✅ First pro appearance ✅ Spring Breakout dub ✅ Scoreless outing MLB's No. 87 prospect Trey...
Trey Day: Trey Yesavage shines in Spring Training debut
It was Trey Day for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. 23 Yesavage 😎 Trey Yesavage's #BlueJays org debut: 2 IP, THREE Ks! pic.twitter.com/bCaOTZlq1P — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 15, 2025 Former East Carolina star pitcher Trey Yesavage threw for the first time...
Watch: Referees pay tribute to Raymie Styons during ACC Tournament
Referees at the ACC Tournament in Charlotte paid their respects to a former Greenville referee who died last year. As a tribute to longtime ACC referee Raymie Styons, who passed away last year, the officials are using green whistles this week and wearing “RS” heart...
Jeff Hoffman has come a long way since first stop with Blue Jays
Jeff Hoffman joined the Toronto Blue Jays in the offseason on a three-year deal. He’s with the team with the hopes of becoming the closer after a couple of seasons in Philadelphia as a reliever. Hoffman started with the Blue Jays in 2015, pitching with the Dunedin...
Harold Varner III slips back in pack, tied for 21st at LIV event
ECU alum Harold Varner III shot a 1-under par and is now tied for 21st after the second round of the LIV Golf Singapore event on Saturday. Varner had four birdies and three bogeys for his final score. Dustin Johnson, Varner’s partner in the 4Aces group, is now tied...
Pirates blank Tribe, 12-0; Parker Byrd gets first college hit
The East Carolina baseball team got a complete-game effort from pitcher Ethan Norby and the offense banged out 12 hits, including the first college hit for Parker Byrd. It was all part of a magical night that saw the Pirates blank William & Mary, 12-0. The two...
UAB eliminates Pirates in quarterfinals of AAC Tournament
The East Carolina men's basketball team was eliminated from the AAC Tournament after UAB picked up a 94-77 win on Friday. The Pirates dropped to 19-14 and will await the prospects of any postseason action. Below is a report from ECU's Sports Information along with...
ECU softball team drops series opener to Tulsa, 5-1
The East Carolina softball team dropped its series opener with Tulsa on Friday, dropping a 5-1 decision. The two teams wrap up the series with a doubleheader on Saturday due to the threat of bad weather on Sunday. A full report from ECU Sports Information can be found...
Former Pirate, Super Bowl champ promoted within New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
A former East Carolina football player who went on to the NFL and won a Super Bowl has been promoted within his current job. Jay Ross signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2010 after finishing his career at ECU. He ended up with the Green Bay Packers and won a Super...
PRL Friday: Counting down to ECU baseball, basketball games
Friday's edition of "Pirate Radio Live" will get you ready for ECU baseball and men's basketball, which will both be in action. ECU's baseball team hosts William & Mary in a three-game series that starts Friday evening. Meanwhile, the ECU men's basketball team...