Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party
The Pittsburgh Pirates, a team in Major League Baseball (MLB), hold Spring Training at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. As part of the Grapefruit League, the Pirates train here each spring before the regular season. The Bradenton Marauders are a Single-A Florida State League (FSL) team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. They play home games at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida.
Bradenton lies along the Manatee River in southwest Florida. Home to many parks, the city also lies close to beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. It has hosted MLB teams and Spring Training for many years.
The Pirates have trained in Bradenton since 1969 and use LECOM Park and Pirate City near downtown.
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party took place on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. The annual block party included fan experiences. Attendees celebrated the start of Spring Training.
Several players attended. Infielders Jared Triolo, Nick Gonzales, and Jack Brannigan participated. Outfielder Matt Gorski and pitcher Braxton Ashcraft also attended. Players signed autographs and posed for photos with fans.
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Pittsburg Pirates Block Party Photos
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