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Marauders Hire Broadcaster for Upcoming Season

Thomas Zinzarella is well-qualified to broadcast Bradenton Marauders’ games this season. Just as ball players work to improve their game in the minor leagues to advance to the next level on …

The BioFile: Ji-Hwan Bae

Ji-hwan Bae is a second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  A native of South Korea, Bae signed with Pittsburgh in 2018 and made his Major League Baseball debut in 2022.   …

The Biofile: Connor Joe

Connor Joe is an outfielder and first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies. Joe was drafted by the Pirates in the …

Rabelo Is a Proven Pirates Coaching Guru

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Mike Rabelo is in a class of his own when it comes to his baseball knowledge and coaching abilities. In the Pirates’ 2024 Spring Training Magazine sold at LECOM Park, …

Young Bucs Pitchers Reveled in 2023 All-Star Experience

Mitch Keller and David Bednar had a blast representing the Pittsburgh Pirates at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle. It’s been nine months now since Keller and Bednar received word from …

Pirates’ Davis No Stranger to Manatee County

It’s no stretch to say that Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Henry Davis knows his way around Manatee County better than most of his teammates. With spring training camp opening on February 14 at …

The Biofile: Andrew McCutchen

Five-time All-Star and former Major League Baseball MVP Andrew McCutchen was the Pittsburg Pirates' first-round draft pick in 2005. He is back in Bradenton for another spring training at LECOM …

Beat Writers are the Backbone of Baseball Storytelling

As the doors swung open at Pirate City in Bradenton this week on the first day of spring training, it was no surprise that the writers who cover the club were among the first to arrive. Beat writers, …

Manatee County to Dedicate Roberto Clemente Way

The Manatee County Commission unanimously voted to proclaim a county-owned section of 27th Street East shall be named “Roberto Clemente Memorial Way,” after the …

Staats and Rays: Tampa Bay Baseball’s Winning Duo

It’s spring training time. Just ask Dewayne Staats. He’ll tell you. How could any Rays fan not be smiling this week? A couple of facts. The Super Bowl has been played. Over in Port …

Horner Hired as Marauders New Skipper

Although Jim Horner has been assigned to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Low-A affiliate in the Florida State League this coming season, working from LECOM Park isn’t going to be new to …

DeSoto Speedway Grand Reunion Planned for May

Do you love the DeSoto Speedway? Then don't miss the 2024 DeSoto Speedway Grand Reunion on May 11, 2024, at the Moose Lodge in Bradenton. The gathering is for all racers, fans, …

Bradenton's Nanney Wins U.S. Street Nationals

On Sunday, Bradenton native Pat Nanney won the U.S. Street Nationals 6.50 Index class at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Driving his self-built Mopar Dodge Dakota truck, Nanney …

Nelly Korda Wins Playoff Thriller at Bradenton Country Club

Nelly Korda was cruising to the championship at her hometown LPGA $1,750,000 Drive On Championship, leading through the first three days and nine holes. But then adversity struck, …

Blass Personifies Loyalty to Pirates

One phone call with Steve Blass can brighten your day. Last week, I called Blass, the former Pittsburgh Pirates pitching ace who led the club to a World Series championship in 1971, to learn more …

The Biofile: Nelly Korda

Golf superstar and Bradenton native Nelly Korda is currently competing in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Bradenton Country Club.  Norda finished the first round an impressive six under par, …

Baseball Dreams Realized At Pirates Fantasy Camp

Baseball magic was experienced at the Pittsburgh Pirates Fantasy Camp last week in Bradenton. The campers had a ball, literally and figuratively. Most of the 90 Pirates fans ages 30 and up who made …

The association between Tampa Bay Rays’ hitting coach Chad Mottola and his boss, team manager Kevin Cash, can be traced two decades back to Syracuse, New York. The Mottola and Cash association …

Tekulve Ready to Steer Pirates Fantasy Camp

Kent Tekulve is the perfect ambassador for the ultimate Pittsburgh Pirates fan experience taking place this week in Bradenton. It’s baseball time, once again, at the “Southern Home …

Bradenton ninth grader Jackson Frey recently received an Academic All-American Award from USA Gymnastics. This prestigious award recognizes academic achievement in junior gymnasts …

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