This isn't just a protest—it's a plan. Reboot the Pirates is a fan-driven campaign to transform the Pittsburgh Pirates through community ownership and an AI-powered front office. We believe a small-market team can win consistently—not by outspending big-market clubs, but by outthinking them. With advanced tools like ChatGPT, we can simulate trades, optimize budgets, and publish data-driven decisions in real time—making the front office smarter, faster, and more transparent than ever.
We're now inviting fans, Pittsburghers, and believers in better baseball to join the movement by pledging support toward a bold $2 billion ownership bid. These pledges are non-binding, but real—they signal interest, commitment, and momentum.
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"This is exactly the kind of innovative thinking Pittsburgh needs. The Pirates have been stuck in a cycle for too long. A community-owned team with an AI-powered front office could be revolutionary for baseball."
Watch in real-time as we move closer to our goal. Every pledge brings us one step closer to transforming the Pirates into a team that can compete consistently.
Join these forward-thinking Pirates fans who have already pledged their support to our movement. Your name could be next on this list!
Be part of the solution. Your pledge signals your commitment to a better future for the Pirates.
Remember: This is a non-binding pledge to gauge interest. You're not making a financial commitment today.
Reboot the Pirates is a fan-driven movement to transform the Pittsburgh Pirates through community ownership paired with an AI-powered front office. We're collecting non-binding pledges toward a $2 billion ownership bid to create a team that can compete consistently through innovative management and data-driven decision-making.
Our model uses advanced AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance the front office capabilities. This includes simulating thousands of potential trades, optimizing budgets based on complex variables, and creating data-driven player development programs. The AI would serve as a powerful tool for human executives, not replace them entirely. The goal is to find competitive advantages through better data analysis and decision-making.
No, the pledges are non-binding expressions of interest. They signal commitment and help us gauge support, but they don't constitute a legal obligation. If the campaign reaches sufficient support, we'd convert these into a formal SEC-compliant Reg A+ offering for actual investment.
Our model is inspired by the Green Bay Packers' community ownership structure, but adapted for MLB. Fans would own shares in the team, with voting rights on major decisions. Professional management would handle day-to-day operations with unprecedented transparency, publishing decision-making processes and data analysis in real-time for community review.
MLB has traditionally favored conventional ownership models, but our approach addresses their key concerns. We'd have a clear governance structure, strong financial backing, and professional management. The $2 billion valuation is fair market value, showing we're serious about proper capitalization. We believe our model would actually strengthen the league by increasing fan engagement and introducing innovation.
If we don't reach our full target but still achieve significant support, we have several alternative strategies. These include partnering with major investors while maintaining substantial community ownership, pursuing minority ownership with specific governance rights, or creating a separate entity that works closely with the Pirates while pursuing our vision in other ways.