Will Giants’ trade for Rafael Devers finally open door for Carson Whisenhunt?
The San Francisco Giants were part of a blockbuster trade that got Boston star Rafael Devers on Sunday. The Giants parted ways with one of their top pitching prospects in left-hander Kyle Harrison. The question now that the move has been made is whether it opens the...
Could Trey Yesavage make it to majors this year?
East Carolina baseball alum Trey Yesavage has had quite the rookie season in the minors. Baseball experts who saw the Toronto Blue Jays’ No. 2 prospect pitch in Dunedin felt he had the stuff to make it to the majors … next season. However, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic...
ECU alum Clayton McCullough going to MLB All-Star Game as assistant
At least one East Carolina baseball alum is going to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. On the All-Star Track ➡️ Our Skipper 🎶 Clayton McCullough is headed to the All-Star Game to join the NL coaching staff! pic.twitter.com/NcILvSfzwl — Miami Marlins (@Marlins)...
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Big first quarter helps lift ECU women past Florida Atlantic
The East Carolina women’s basketball team jumped out quickly and held on for an 80-70 win at Florida Atlantic on Wednesday. The Pirates (15-13, 7-9 AAC) led 23-4 after the first quarter, scoring all of their points after the Bulls opened the game with the first...
Cliff Godwin gets career win No. 400 as ECU tops ODU
ECU baseball coach Cliff Godwin achieved his 400th career victory as the Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with an 8-2 triumph against Old Dominion on Wednesday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates (3-5) jumped ahead with a four-run first inning and maintained...
ECU football one of 10 schools nominated for unique award
ECU football is one of 10 schools to be nominated for the Uniswag Throwback Uniform of the Year. Voting began Wednesday and runs through Friday. It’s part of the Big Game Football Factory. The winner will be announced on March 10. Click here to vote. UNISWAG Throwback...
Carter Cunningham discusses senior season at ECU, minor league baseball
Before too long, players like ECU alum Carter Cunningham will be hitting the field for their respective minor league teams. The Toronto Blue Jays prospect will begin season two with the Dunedin Blue Jays in Florida. The team’s first game is scheduled for April 4 vs....
PRL Wednesday: Time for ECU baseball, Jim Szoke, Holton Ahlers & Ken Watlington
"Pirate Radio Live" is set to cover all angles from Wednesday's ECU action. The baseball team is hosting Old Dominion at 3 p.m., part of a busy day involving the softball team and the women's basketball team. 🏴☠️ Wednesday on Pirate Radio LIVE! - @jimszoke on the run...
Report: UNC’s new GM getting $1.5 million salary, title is “Academic Coordinator”
The University of North Carolina’s new football general manager is getting a tidy sum of money for his new role. Inside Carolina’s Ross Martin reported on X that Michael Lombardi’s salary is $1.5 million, “per the UNC Salary Information Database.” He also said...
Spring Training: Alec Burleson gets RBI, Carter Spivey records K
ECU alum Alec Burleson may not have a hit yet in Spring Training. However, he has driven in a run. The Cardinals star played first base in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He batted 0-for-2 but did drive in his team’s first run with a sacrifice fly in the...
Elon lacrosse closes on 5-0 run to defeat Pirates, 12-7
The ECU lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, Elon picked up a 12-7 victory, scoring the final five goals after the match was tied at 7 all. Below is a full report on the game from ECUPirates.com, Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X...
Pirates host ODU Wednesday afternoon
The ECU baseball team will look to end a four-game slide on Wednesday when it hosts Old Dominion. The Pirates are 2-5 after a loss on Feb. 18 to Campbell and the three losses to No. 5 North Carolina last Saturday-Monday. Old Dominion comes in at 2-4. After Wednesday's...
PRL Tuesday: Coach Mack, Bryce Williams and the fallout from ECU-UNC
Tuesday’s edition of “Pirate Radio Live” will focus on ECU baseball, college basketball and more. Clip Brock and Chandler Honeycutt will cover the fallout from the Pirates’ three losses to UNC and get you set for Wednesday’s home game with Old Dominion along with this...