Bradenton Marauders

The Bradenton Marauders category covers this Single-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Florida Sports Blog follows game results, prospects, roster moves, promotions, transactions and player-development stories, with emphasis on players moving through the organization toward the major leagues. The Bradenton Marauders began play in 2010 as the Pittsburgh Pirates' Florida State League affiliate, sharing the Pirates' long-standing spring-training home at LECOM Park. Bradenton won league championships in 2016 and 2021. The club has become a key early stop for Pirates prospects moving from rookie ball toward the upper minors.