Trey Yesavage promoted to Blue Jays’ High-A in Vancouver, joins Carter Cunningham
It looks like East Carolina alum Carter Cunningham will have some company with him in the minors. ECU alum Trey Yesavage has been promoted to High-A Vancouver, MLB.com reported on Friday evening. The Toronto Blue Jays’ No. 2 prospect will be joined by No. 10 prospect...
Giants manager on Carson Whisenhunt: ‘He’s been great’
The San Francisco Giants have had a pretty good season so far. What would make it even better is some solid pitching on the back end of the rotation. Finding a quality fifth starter was one of the question marks the Giants had at the start of Spring Training. As the...
PRL Friday: Jacob Jenkins-Cowart joins show to talk ECU, his promotion
It's Friday, and we're going into the weekend with a lot of sports on our minds. "Pirate Radio Live" has another big show on tap. Clip, Chandler and the crew will be talking ECU baseball, Carolina Hurricanes, NBA playoffs, golf and much more. Among their guests will...
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Carson Whisenhunt among 20 non-roster invitees to Giants spring training
ECU alum Carson Whisenhunt was one of 20 players who received non-roster invitees to the San Francisco Giants spring training. Whisenhunt, a left-handed pitcher, is regarded as the club’s No. 3 prospect. He had a 5.42 ERA over 25 starts with Triple-A Sacramento in...
Pirates fall 1-0 to South Carolina in Gamecock Invitational finale
By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. – The East Carolina softball team concluded play at the Gamecock Invitational falling 1-0 to host South Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Morgan Johnson, Anna Sawyer, Kanisha Anderson and Logan...
Walker’s last-second shot lifts Pirates over UTSA, 80-79
By ECUPirates.com SAN ANTONIO, Texas – C.J. Walker scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the year and hit the last-second shot to lift East Carolina past UTSA, 80-79, at the Convocation Center on Saturday evening. Jordan Riley added...
Harold Varner III finishes tied for 21st at LIV Golf event
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — ECU alum Harold Varner III had his best showing in the final round of the LIV Golf Riyadh on Saturday. Varner shot a 4-under-par to finish in a four-way tie for 21st. He finished the three-day tournament with a -8. Adrian Meronk went...
Pirates even season series with Tulsa in 73-64 win
By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina women's basketball team avenged an earlier loss to Tulsa on Saturday afternoon with a 73-64 win on their home court in Minges Coliseum. GET BACK DUB 😤 pic.twitter.com/dlwzIOW6Wy — East Carolina Women’s Basketball (@ECUWBB) February...
Sawyer’s strong day helps lead Pirates to win over Saint Francis at invitational
By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. – Anna Sawyer went 3-for-5 at the plate including an RBI double as East Carolina defeated Saint Francis, 8-2, in the Gamecock Invitational at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Saturday afternoon. Kylee Schojan and Emma...
Wilkes’ five goals pace Pirates past Queens, 12-8, in season opener
By ECUPirates.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The East Carolina lacrosse team defeated Queens, 12-8, in their season opener on Saturday afternoon. The four-goal win represented the new largest margin in the program's series history with the Royals. The Pirates (1-0) got off to...
Cardinals to hold Alec Burleson Bobblehead Day
Fans of ECU alum Alec Burleson can take part in a unique day to celebrate him on Saturday, March 29. The St. Louis Cardinals will recognize their star player with his own bobblehead day. The Cardinals and Burleson will take on the Minnesota Twins in a 1:15 p.m. game....
Watch: Connor Norby, Clayton McCullough discuss preps for spring training, MLB season
The Miami Marlins held its media day on Friday, ahead of the start of spring training. ECU Alumni Connor Norby, who is the team's third baseman, and Clayton McCullough, the team's manager, covered a wide area of topics. This is Norby's second season in the majors...
Justin Hardy happy to still be in Ottawa
ECU Alum Justin Hardy seems to be happy staying in Ottawa. The wide receiver decided to stick with the RedBlacks when free agency came about. He recently agreed to a new deal with his current team. “I’m very excited,” he said of all the faces returning. “Last year was...