The Pittsburgh Pirates invited back its top four affiliates for the 2021 season and beyond, as the Indianapolis Indians, Altoona Curve, Bradenton Marauders and Greensboro Grasshoppers are expected to return. (more…)
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Personnel News: Reading, Bradenton, West Virginia
We have personnel news to report from the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), Bradenton Marauders (High A; Florida State League), and the West Virginia Power (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Promotions Watch: Walking In A Winter Wonderland, MiLB Style
It’s that time of year again, when many Minor League Baseball teams are decking the halls with holiday events at ballparks across the country. Here’s a quick look at unique events teams have planned throughout the holiday season. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: High-A, Finals
We’ll have a new champion in the Best of the Ballparks 2018, High-A fan vote, as LECOM Park (Bradenton Marauders) will face off against BB&T Ballpark (Winston-Salem Dash) in the final round. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Personnel News: Bradenton, Delmarva
We have personnel news to report from the Bradenton Marauders (High A; Florida State League) and the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: High-A, Finals
It’s all history and the Florida State League in the MiLB Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote, with Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium and LECOM Park in the finals. So you know what do to: vote! (more…)
Trevor Gooby Trading Florida Sunshine for Seattle Rain
Some big names leaving Minor League Baseball today. The second: Longtime executive Trevor Gooby is departing the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Bradenton operations, as he takes a position with the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
New Scoreboard Eyed for McKechnie Field
Pending local approval, fans attending Pittsburgh Pirates spring training or Bradenton Mauraders (High A; Florida State League) games can expect a new scoreboard at McKechnie Field. (more…)
A’s, Pirates unveil new spring workout facilities
These aren’t the most glamorous investments for teams, but they’re increasingly essential to the player-development process, as the Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates unveil new training facilities at their spring homes. (more…)
2013 Best Ballpark Renovation Over $1M: McKechnie Field
The oldest ballpark in spring training received a dramatic facelift for 2013 that benefited both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders, earning recognition from Ballpark Digest for Best Renovation (Over $1 Million) of the season. It’s the most historic venue in spring training, a place where Roberto Clemente worked his way into shape, Henry Aaron […]
Grant new GM of Bradenton Maurauders
We have a promotion to report: A.J.Grant is the new GM of the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League), with Trevor Gooby continuing to oversee all the Pirates’ Florida operations. The news was announced by Dennis DaPra, executive vice resident and general manager of PNC Park and Facility Management. “A.J. has a proven […]
More records fall, this time toppled by Bradenton Marauders
Another attendance record in the books: Helped by a $10-million renovation of McKechnie Field, the Bradenton Marauders (High Class A; Florida State League) set franchise records for overall attendance and average attendance. At the end of the day, 109,845 fans attended Marauders games this season, an average of 1,772 per game in the fourth season […]
Bradenton to host 2014 FSL All-Star Game
The Bradenton Marauders are hosting the 2014 High Class A Florida State League All-Star Game at McKechnie Field. Bradenton, in its fourth season in the FSL, will be hosting its first All-Star Game. The 53rd annual game will pit the top players in the FSL South against the best of the FSL North. “The Marauders […]