The Holton Ahlers Show: New ECU QB Mike Wright
The latest edition of "The Holton Ahlers Show" features the newest member of the East Carolina football team. Mike Wright announced on social media on Sunday that he was going to play for the Pirates. He recently played at Northwestern and has had stops at Vanderbilt...
Trey Yesavage moves up to No. 71 on MLB Pipeline list, will pitch Tuesday
Trey Yesavage’s success so far in the minors has increased his value, according to the latest MLB Pipeline Top 100 list. The East Carolina University baseball alum is now No. 71 on the list, moving up from No. 88 at the start of the season. He’s also No. 98 on the...
Pirates in baseball: Quiet Monday for ECU alumni in majors, minors
It was a quiet Monday night for the East Carolina baseball alumni. The only player to see action in the majors actually only had one at-bat. Connor Norby did not start in Monday’s 5-2 loss in the series-opening series at the Cubs. He came on as a pinch-hitter in the...
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Watch: Harold Varner III talks about moving to LIV Golf
ECU Alum Harold Varner III has seemingly taken to the LIV Golf Tour. He played on the PGA Tour but was never able to pick up a victory, coming close several...
Three reports have high hopes for Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage
Everyone seems to have high expectations for ECU Alum and Toronto Blue Jays minor league pitcher Trey Yesavage. Baseball America has him and fellow Blue Jays rookie Arjun Nimmala among its top 100 minor league players entering 2025. But that’s not the only publication...
JustBaseball.com has high hopes for ECU alum in 2025
The Cleveland Guardians may have some concerns with starting pitching in 2025. JustBaseball.com says the team’s projected Opening Day rotation only had one player — Tanner Bibee — with over three years of MLB service time. Shane Bieber will see action later in the...
It’s official: ECU Alum Terrell Williams named Patriots defensive coordinator
The New England Patriots made it official on Monday that ECU Alum Terrell Williams will be the team's defensive coordinator. Pirate Radio reported on the news last week. Do whatever it takes to win. Checking in with the Patriots new DC Terrell Williams....
Pirate Radio Football Kickoff Party returns in September
Pirate Radio announced on Monday the date for the annual Pirate Radio Football Kickoff Party. The event will be held on Sept. 4. The news was also posted on our social media accounts. More details will be released in the coming weeks and in the weeks leading up to the...
ECU Alum Ryder Giles lands job at Kentucky
A former ECU baseball star and alum who transferred to and also played at Kentucky has a new job with the Wildcats. ECU Alum Ryder Giles has joined the Kentucky baseball team as a member of the support staff. Giles played for the Pirates from 2019-2022 before...
Carson Whisenhunt among two Giants’ prospects being groomed for MLB
It’s no secret the San Francisco Giants have several young and talented players waiting in the minor leagues. This season, the team could call up at least three players, maybe more, to the majors. One of them is ECU alum and pitcher Carson Whisenhunt. He pitched in...
Watch: Cliff Godwin, others talk about the upcoming ECU baseball season at media day
The start of the college baseball season is getting closer and closer. The Brian Bailey Show: Annual Hot Stove preview On Monday, ECU held its media day for the baseball program. Head coach Cliff Godwin and others took part in the event to fill the media and fans in...
PRL Monday: Dixon Williams, Pirates baseball kick off busy week
It's a busy Monday and "Pirate Radio Live" has a jam-packed show to cover it all. Clip Brock and Chandler Honeycutt will be joined live by ECU baseball star Dixon Williams. He will talk about the preparations for the upcoming season and what's in store for the team...
The Brian Bailey Show: Annual Hot Stove preview
A new episode of "The Brian Bailey Show" will air Monday at noon. This week's episode is his annual "Hot Stove Preview," which focuses on high school, college and pro baseball and the start of those seasons. His guests will be legendary J.H. Rose High School baseball...