Trey Yesavage, Carson Whisenhunt to play in MLB Futures Game during All-Star festivities
We already know Trey Yesavage and Carson Whisenhunt have a bright future in Major League Baseball. Now, the whole world will get to see just how good he is. The ECU baseball alumni were chosen to play in the MLB Futures Game. The news was announced Monday morning....
ECU names Francisco as Baseball Director Of Operations
A former East Carolina baseball player has been named as the next school’s Baseball Director of Operations. Below is a media release from ECU Sports Iformation with more details. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube |...
Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman strikes out three for 18th save for Blue Jays
Jeff Hoffman hasn’t had the chance to pitch much lately. However, he made the most of an opportunity on Sunday. Jeff Hoffman strikes out the side to secure the series win in Boston! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1ciPInpceo — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 29, 2025 Hoffman struck out...
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Watch: Jacob Jenkins-Cowart has first Spring Training hit
Spring Training in Major League Baseball wraps up on Sunday. For the minor leagues, it is already in full gear. 2022 @GoSockPuppets outfielder Jacob Jenkins-Cowart doubled for his first @Marlins #SpringTraining hit on Saturday!@JenkinsCowart | @ECUBaseball...
ECU claims series with 3-1 victory over Memphis
East Carolina used good pitching and Braxton Tramel's first career college home run to beat Memphis 3-1 on Saturday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The win gives the Pirates (14-9, 2-0 AAC) the series win going into Sunday's noon game. Below is a full report from ECU Sports...
Dalton’s seventh-inning home run lifts Pirates over South Florida, 4-1
Thanks to a seventh-inning homer by Annie Kate Dalton and solid pitching by Kendall Frost, the East Carolina softball team picked up a 4-1 victory at South Florida on Saturday. The Pirates look to take the series with a win Sunday. Below is more information from ECU...
Jeff Hoffman ranked third best closer in AL East
Jeff Hoffman has earned the role of closer for the Toronto Blue Jays. The East Carolina alum's Spring Training performances have been solid and he appears ready to take over the role full-time after being a starter and occasional closer, with 12 career saves to his...
Former J.H. Rose star makes DC Defenders roster
Turns out former J.H. Rose High School star Cornell Powell did make the roster for the UFL’s DC Defenders. The team announced the news of its roster cut to 50 players on Friday. Initially, it was reported Powell, a receiver who played at Clemson and had stops with the...
Former ECU punter will now play at Villanova
Villanova now has the distinction of having the oldest punter in college football. #NovaNation, let’s welcome our newest ‘Cat, Punter @lukelarsen_1✌️#TapTheRock pic.twitter.com/6GaCiEy3ED — Villanova Football (@NovaFootball) March 21, 2025 Luke Larsen, who hails from...
East Carolina tops Memphis 3-2 in AAC opener
The East Carolina baseball team began defense of its five-time AAC regular-season championship with a 3-2 win over Memphis on Friday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Videos are from Pirate Radio. Buccaneer Scoreboard -...
Pirates come up short in series opener at South Florida, 6-5
The East Carolina softball team came up short in its AAC game with South Florida on Friday, falling 6-5 in Tampa, Fla. Below is a full report from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube =====...
ECU entertains Memphis to kick off AAC slate
The ECU baseball team starts AAC play on Friday against Memphis in a three-game set. The Pirates and Tigers begin play at 6 p.m. on Friday. Saturday's game is set for 4 p.m. with Sunday's game slated for noon. Below is a preview from ECU Sports Information. Videos are...
ECU alum Trey Benton placed on full-season injured list
ECU alum and Akron Rubber Ducks pitcher Trey Benton was placed on the full-season injured list, the Cleveland Guardians announced on Wednesday. He pitched for the Double-A Ducks in 2024, earning a 4-1 record with a 3.45 ERA in 23 relief appearances. He had a save and...