A third baseball field, parking lots and renovations are included in the contract before the Bradenton City Council.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the City of Bradenton unveiled improvements to their spring training home, Lecom Park, ahead of the 2025 MLB season. The improvements include expanded locker room space ...

A tradition that dates back to 1969 continues as the Pittsburgh Pirates kick off their spring training in Bradenton. The National League Central team once again will call LECOM Park (previously known ...

Related video: The Bradenton ... after the races. The LECOM 5k begins at 8:30 a.m. On Feb. 23 The Pittsburg Pirates spring training home opener is at 1:05 p.m. at LECOM Park.

That includes Bradenton, where the Pittsburgh Pirates play their preseason games. LECOM Park hosts the Pirates, who are coming off a 76-86 season, missing the playoffs for the ninth straight year.