Marauders Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

March 31, 2026 - BRADENTON, Fla. - The Bradenton Marauders announced today the 2026 opening day roster. Seven of the Pittsburgh Pirates top 30 prospects on MLB.com begin the year at LECOM Park, as Bradenton strives for their third title in franchise history. The team welcomes back manager Gera Alvarez, who managed the Marauders from 2017-2018. Alvarez combined for 126 wins over his two seasons in Bradenton. He is joined by bench coach Jose Mendez, pitching coach Matt Ford, and hitting coaches ... Full Story

Marauders to Host 'Meet the Players' at LECOM Park

March 24, 2026 - BRADENTON, Fla. - The Bradenton Marauders are set to host 'Meet the Players' on March 31 from LECOM Park. Gates are open to the fans beginning at 5:00 PM EST. This event includes the opportunity to participate in autographs/meet and greets with the 2026 Bradenton Marauders players and coaches. Delicious food, the team store, ticket office, inflatables, corn hole, etc. will also be available to consumers at the fan plaza. For season ticket holders and mini plan holders, this is the chanc... Full Story

Bradenton Marauders Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

February 26, 2026 - BRADENTON, Fla. - The Bradenton Marauders announced their managerial and coaching assignments for the upcoming 2026 season. After spending the last four seasons as the Pirates Latin American Field Coordinator, Gera Alvarez returns as manager in Bradenton for the first time since the 2018 season. In his two years at the helm of the Marauders, the club combined for 126 wins and finished as high as fourth place in 2017. Alvarez joined the Pirates organization in 2011, serving as bench coach f... Full Story

Marauders Shine in Winter League Play

February 18, 2026 - While September marked the end of the official Minor League Baseball campaign, the year was far from over for several players, who traveled across the world to continue their preparation for 2026. This list included multiple players who spent time with Bradenton in 2024 and 2025: INF, YORDANY DE LOS SANTOS - De Los Santos was a constant atop of the 2025 Marauders lineup, leading the club in games played (116), hits (115), doubles (27) and stolen bases (51). He also finished tied with Jhonn... Full Story

• Marauders Shine in Winter League Play - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) February 18
• 10 Former Marauders to Follow in Big-League Spring Training - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) February 16
• Several Former Marauders Slated to Compete in World Baseball Classic - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) February 11
• Pirates to Host Block Party Downtown on Saturday, February 14 - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) February 10
• Three Marauders Named 2025 FSL All-Stars - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 19
• Bradenton Marauders Season Finale Canceled - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 7
• Guzman Shines in Pro Debut, Marauders Top Blue Jays 7-6 - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 6
• Marauders Bats Quieted in 4-1 Loss to Blue Jays - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 5
• Stellar Marauders Pitching Tops Dunedin 4-0 - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 4
• Four-Run Fourth Leads Marauders Past Blue Jays 8-5 - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 3
• Iredale Homers, Marauders Fall 7-5 in Series Opener with Dunedin - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) September 2
• Marauders vs Tarpons Canceled - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) August 31
• Big Third Inning Sinks Marauders in 9-4 Loss - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) August 30
• Marauders Blast Two Homers, Drop Second Straight to Tampa - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) August 30
• Castillo's Strong Outing Falls Short in 4-2 Loss - Bradenton Marauders (FSL) August 28
• All Today's News

Bradenton Barbanegras logo

Bradenton Photo Gallery
OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Bradenton, Florida:

• Bradenton Marauders (FSL)
• Pirates Black (FLCL)
• Pirates Gold (FLCL)

Other cities near Bradenton, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

• Charlotte, Florida
• Clearwater, Florida
• Dunedin, Florida
• Fort Myers, Florida
• Lakeland, Florida
• Sarasota, Florida
• Tampa, Florida

April 2	FSL	Bradenton at Dunedin	6:30 p.m.
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results

• Mussels drop finale to Marauders, 5-3 - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (August 2)
• Mussels fall 4-3 to Marauders, evening three-game series - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 31)
• Mighty Mussels top Marauders 6-4 in 10 innings - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 30)
• Bohorquez named FSL Pitcher of The Week - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 7)
• Seven-run ninth gives Mussels come-from-behind win over Marauders - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 7)
• Bohorquez dazzles but Mussels fall to Marauders, 2-1 - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 3)
• Marauders down Mussels 4-3 in series opener - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (July 2)
• Big sixth inning pushes Marauders past Mighty Mussels in series finale  - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (May 30)
• Mussels fall to Marauders, 8-5 - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (May 29)
• Big sixth inning powers Mussels past Marauders 6-3 - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (May 28)
• Mighty Mussels win four of six against Marauders - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (April 21)
• Fort Myers drops game three of series against Bradenton, 6-3 - FSL Cape Coral Breeze (April 18)
• All Today's Headlines