The Pirates are committed to growing the games of baseball and softball in our region and providing the resources necessary to ensure all kids who want to play have access to these great games. Through various community engagement programs, grant opportunities and unique events, the Pirates aim to inspire the next generation of fans and athletes in our region and around the world.
The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids program presented by Highmark partners with organizations operating youth baseball and/or softball programs to ensure youth athletes have safe places to play.
Since its inception in 2009, the Pirates Charities Fields for Kids Program has distributed 425 individual grants in the greater Pittsburgh region and since 2011, 46 grants in the Pirates Spring Training home of Bradenton, Florida.
For more than 15 years, Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting and Pirates Charities has been proud to support Miracle League programs in the greater Pittsburgh region and Manatee County, Florida by providing athletes with unique abilities the opportunity to play the sport they love. Over the years, Pirates Charities has partnered with numerous Miracle Leagues to increase accessibility for the game and allow every all-star to play.
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is an MLB program aimed at increasing participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth. This program is executed in partnership with CitiSports.
Introducing the game of baseball to our youngest athletes through a fun and approachable program, in partnership with CitiSports.
In May of 2023, the Pirates and EL1 Sports formalized a partnership to support the expansion of high-quality instruction for baseball and softball players of all skill levels and backgrounds as a way to help develop local talent in the Pittsburgh area.
The Pirates are proud to partner with Diamond Kinetics to further increase access and the love of the game to all youth baseball and softball players. Through instructional content and Pirates themed interactive mini-games, youth athletes can engage with their Buccos like never before in the FREE DK App.
