Mascots & Appearance Requests
Learn about the Pirate Parrot, Pirates Pierogies, Bucco Brigade and Ball Girls with bios, photos and more. Request a Pirates mascot appearance today!
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Featured Initiative
Mental Health & Well-Being
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MLB Youth Baseball Programs and Initiatives
PLAY BALL
Major League Baseball's PLAY BALL initiative is about inspiring everyone to play ball.
Pitch, Hit & Run
Pitch, Hit & Run is a baseball and softball skills competition that showcases boys' and girls' abilities.
MLB Youth Academy
The MLB Youth Academies offer free baseball and softball instruction and educational opportunities.
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation
The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) supports efforts that focus on improving the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs.
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities
The RBI program provides disadvantaged youth an opportunity to learn baseball and softball.
Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of America are the official charity of Major League Baseball.
pirates.com Kids Shop
Find the best selection of team gifts and items for kids of all ages at the official online shop for everything Pirates.