Pirates in baseball: Zach Agnos gets save as Rockies top Yankees at home
A unique night for the Colorado Rockies was wrapped up Friday with ECU alum Zach Agnos picking up his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees. WATCH: The Colorado Rockies got just their ninth win of the season in a 3-2 victory over the New York...
South Florida wins, will face ECU again; UTSA eliminates Florida Atlantic
UTSA and South Florida stayed alive in the AAC Tournament with victories on Friday. East Carolina will now face South Florida again on Saturday in the second game of the day. Tulane and UTSA play in the first game, scheduled for 9 a.m. Below is more information from...
Analysis: How Mike Wright fits into ECU football program
As much excitement as there has been about the upcoming East Carolina football season, one topic has topped them all in anticipation and buzz. Mike Wright joined the program at quarterback after stints at Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Northeastern. He brings speed, talent...
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Spring Training: Zach Agnos, Carson Whisenhunt, Shaw Armstrong see mound time
Two ECU alum got to pitch in the same game for their respective teams in Monday’s 2-2 tie between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies. Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt made his first appearance in Spring Training, coming on in the eighth inning. He faced...
ECU drops fourth straight, series finale to No. 5 UNC
A three-run second inning was followed by two more runs in the fourth inning as No. 5 North Carolina swept ECU 6-3 on Monday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Tar Heels (7-0) took the three-game series and, combined with ECU’s loss to Campbell, the Pirates (2-5) have...
Cardinals manager: Alec Burleson to play 1B, DH in 2025
When you see ECU alum Alec Burleson on the field for the St. Louis Cardinals, expect to see him play at first base or designated hitter. That’s what his manager, Oliver Marmol, said on Monday, according to MLB.com writer John Denton, who covers the Cardinals. He...
ECU’s Johnson earns AAC softball Player of the Week honors
ECU graduate infielder Morgan Johnson has been honored by the AAC as its softball Player of the Week. Below is a press release from ECU Sports Information with more details. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube =====...
Former ECU star Shavon Revel set for full recovery from ACL surgery
Shavon Revel’s good news just continues. In addition to the former ECU football star’s NFL draft stock rising, he’s getting good news on his recovery from ACL surgery on his left knee. Reporter Tom Pelissero posted the latest to his X account. East Carolina CB Shavon...
PRL Monday: ECU baseball, Justin Hardy and more to start the week
Monday starts a new week, and "Pirate Radio Live" will get you going with a lot of ECU and other sports news. Clip and Chandler will discuss the ECU baseball series with UNC. The Pirates have dropped the first two games but host the Tar Heels Monday at 5 p.m. at...
Connor Norby listed among top 10 NL potential breakout stars in 2025
Another publication has ECU alum and Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby set for a breakout season in Major League Baseball this season. MSN.com has a slideshow of its top 10 emerging stars to watch out for. Norby is ranked No. 9. He is a rookie with the Marlins...
Trey Yesavage ranked as No. 5 top prospect in Blue Jays system
ECU alum Trey Yesavage hasn’t pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays. However, the minor leaguer is expected to move up the system’s ladder quickly. BlueJaysNation.com is ranking the top 40 prospects in the organization as Spring Training rolls into high gear. They have...
The Brian Bailey Show: ECU softball coach Shane Winkler, lacrosse coach Brittany Dipper
Monday's edition of "The Brian Bailey Show" will feature two ECU head coaches. 🏴☠️⚾️ Monday on The Brian Bailey Show, ECU Softball @ecu__softball Coach Shane Winkler @ShaneWinkler joins @bbaileywnct to recap the beginning of the season for the Pirates. ⚡️ by...
Spring Training: Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman gets first strikeout for Mariners
ECU alumni and Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman pitched for the first time in Spring Training on Sunday. He was called up to the team to pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He replaced Luis Castillo in the top of the seventh inning and...