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Pittsburgh Pirates

Mckechnie Field
1611 9th Street W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 747-3031 (MAP)

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Autograph Seekers
McKechnie Field is a Mecca for autograph seekers. Players are happy to oblige the fans that line the walkway next to the bullpens, which are next to the players’ clubhouses (Pirates in right field, visitors in left). This is one of the more accessible set-ups in the Grapefruit League for fan and player interaction, and many players from the Pirates and visiting teams will sign autographs during the game. www.springtrainingconnection.com 

Parking Limited Around Ballpark – Arrive Early
Limited, but free street parking is available near the ballpark – but it is limited. Arrive early, like 45 minutes before the game.
Joe Connor, Author of A Fan’s Guide To The Ultimate Spring Training Experience, www.modernerabaseball.com 

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Places to Stay

Hotels

Quality Inn & Suites
(941) 747-6465
2303 1st St Bradenton, FL 34208
0.7 mi SE
Holiday Inn Riverfront
(941) 747-3727 or (800) 465-4329
100 Riverfront Blvd Bradenton, FL 34205
1.2 mi NE
Anchor Inn
(941) 964-5600
450 4th St E Bradenton, FL 34208
1.0 mi NE
 

 

Golf

Heather Hills Golf Club
(941) 755-8888
101 Cortez Rd W Bradenton, FL 34207
1.7 mi S
River Run Golf Links
(941) 708-6331
1801 27th St E Bradenton, FL 34208
2.5 mi E
El Conquistador Country Club
(941) 758-1466
4350 El Conquistador Pkwy Bradenton, FL 34210
4.2 mi S
Peridia Golf & Country Club
(941) 758-2582 or (941) 755-5459
4950 Peridia Blvd E Bradenton, FL 34203
4.4 mi SE

2010 Schedule

News

Pittsburgh Pirates News


Tabata trying to steal part of rookie spotlight
Putting his past behind him, and in the process making the Pirates' gamble on him pay huge dividends, outfielder Jose Tabata has nudged his way among baseball's top rookies.
09/02/2010 04:05 PM

Bucs denied satisfying exclamation point
Pittsburgh fell short of capping the season series with one more win on Wednesday and was left to settle for a final 10-5 record against Chicago. Playing in front of 33,555 at Wrigley Field, the Pirates dropped the rubber game of the series, 5-3.
09/01/2010 06:44 PM

Coonelly discusses state of Bucs in chat
Pirates president Frank Coonelly participated in his monthly live online chat with Pirates fans on Wednesday. During the chat, Coonelly answered questions about the 2011 projected payroll, the frustration of losing, the importance of September and more.
09/01/2010 03:41 PM

Morton, Maholm swap weekend starts
Pittsburgh has tweaked its rotation for its upcoming weekend series against the Nationals. Charlie Morton, initially slated to pitch on Saturday, will now go on Sunday. Taking the hill on Saturday will be Paul Maholm.
09/01/2010 12:41 PM

Walker enjoys consistently hot August
Through all the ups-and-downs the Pirates' offense endured last month, Neil Walker just kept on hitting. That made Walker's four-hit night on Tuesday that much more fitting of a way to end August, too.
09/01/2010 12:41 PM

 
 

 
 

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