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.
Bradenton Marauders right-hander Seth Hernandez was named the 2026 Florida State League Top MLB Prospect after recording 50 strikeouts in six starts.
Antonio Pimentel had three hits and a ninth-inning home run, but the Bradenton Marauders lost 5-3 to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at Hammond Stadium.
The Bradenton Marauders announced a 132-game 2027 Florida State League baseball schedule, including 66 home games at LECOM Park and an April 2 opener against the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.
Cristian Jauregui had three hits and drove in a run, but the Bradenton Marauders lost 4-2 to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at Hammond Stadium.
