
Analysis: Shawn Armstrong within Rangers’ ‘circle of trust’ in bullpen
The Texas Rangers’ bullpen has had its ups and downs this season. The team started the season uncertain about who would be the closer. For the most part, that problem has been solved. But who is trustworthy out of the bullpen remains a bit of a problem....

Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman racks up second straight save for Blue Jays
Well, so much for that. For the second straight game, ECU alum Jeff Hoffman struck out the side to pick up a save, his ninth of the season, in a 6-3 win over the Mariners on Saturday. He dropped his ERA to 3.79 with the outing. On Friday, he struck out the side in the...

Whitaker’s walk off lifts ECU to Senior Day DH split
The East Carolina baseball team salvaged a split on Saturday with UTSA, thanks to a heroic finish created by redshirt freshman Davin Whitaker. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. With the doubleheader split, ECU is off until Tuesday when it hosts...
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ECU alum could be next defensive coordinator for Patriots
An ECU Alum could be switching teams in the NFL. CBSSports.com reporter Matt Zenitz posted on X on Tuesday that new New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has interest in making Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams his defensive coordinator. The...
Watch: Alec Burleson on MLB.TV, discusses Cards’ offseason, more
ECU Alum and Cardinals star Alec Burleson joined “MLB Tonight” on Tuesday. He was on the show to discuss his offseason, what he expects from his 2025 season and more. Burleson and others have been a part of a caravan that has been touring in and around the St. Louis...
Voice of Navy athletics dies after battle with cancer
The legendary voice of Navy Athletics has passed away. RIP to a Navy legend. Not only was he a great broadcaster, but a friend, father and husband. He touched the lives of so many midshipmen in his 28 years with Navy Athletics. You will be missed....
Could move to Chicago be just what Zay Jones needs?
Now that the Chicago Bears are making Ben Johnson their next head coach, the next step is addressing the needs of the team. FanSided.com wrote about the need to find some quality free agents for next year's team. With the possibility of Keenan Allen signing with...
PRL Tuesday: Warming up with Mack, Mully, Williams
It's getting colder outside, but the sports talk is heating up again. "Pirate Radio Live" is on again Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. Clip and Chandler have a lot to talk about with their guests. ESPN analyst and coach Mack McCarthy, coach Mike Mullis and Pirate Radio Outdoors...
ECU’s Hagemann earns second consecutive AAC Freshman of the Week nod
By ECUPirates.com IRVING, Texas - East Carolina women's basketball's Devin Hagemann has been named the American Athletic Conference's Freshman of the Week for the second week in a row, the league announced Monday. Additionally, Anzhané Hutton earned weekly Honorable...
Former ECU tight end declares for NFL draft
Former ECU tight end Tyler Savage is the latest football player to declare for the NFL draft. Savage posted the news on his social media pages, saying to his coaches and teammates, "I will cherish the lessons and memories we made." Steady Trending, Thank You Lord 💫...
Report: ECU punter Luke Larsen to enter transfer portal
ECU punter Luke Larsen ie leaving the school and entering the transfer portal. Pete Nakos of On3.com reported the news on Monday. NEWS: ECU punter Luke Larsen has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports. The 32-year old has tallied 7,099 punting...
Former ECU football coach could move up Lions’ ladder in NFL
With the Detroit Lions' season over, there is heightened demand for some of the team's coordinators to be a head coach for another team. FootballScoop.com reports, "Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has interviewed with Chicago and Jacksonville with another one...
PRL Monday: On to the NFL division finals, national title game
"Monday's Pirate Radio Live" will focus on several important sports topics from the weekend. First, there are the NFL playoffs, with the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles and Commanders advancing. There's the national title game in college football with Notre Dame facing Ohio...