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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


McCutchen resurrects slider with success
Daniel McCutchen made a decision on Tuesday to ditch the curveball for the slider, and threw two perfect innings to boost his shot at the fifth spot in the Bucs' rotation on Wednesday.
03/10/2010 10:31 PM

LaRoche eyes more power in 2010
Andy LaRoche isn't in the business of making predictions, but he's comfortable enough to forecast one thing for the upcoming season -- he's going to hit for more power.
03/10/2010 09:42 PM

McCutchen perfect; Alvarez gets RBI
cDaniel McCutchen made a strong case for the fifth rotation spot with two perfect innings and Pedro Alvarez hit an RBI double and scored a run, but the Bucs fell to the O's, 3-2, on Wednesday.
03/10/2010 08:46 PM

Strong offense on the menu for Bucs
The Pirates gained payback for Monday's loss to the Yankees with a 12-7 win on Tuesday, thanks to three multirun frames, which included Garrett Jones' three-run homer in the first.
03/09/2010 03:19 PM

Clement looks like a natural at first
Learning to play first base hasn't actually been quite so difficult for Jeff Clement, who continues to work on the transition from catching during his first Spring Training with the Pirates.
03/09/2010 04:07 PM

 
 

 
 

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