Major League Baseball Teams

Baseball fans have the chance to see two major league baseball teams in action in south eastern and south western Pennsylvania - the Phillies and the Pirates.

Pittsburgh area vacationers and residents can enjoy professional baseball games during the season, while Philadelphia area residents and vacationers can watch the Phillies in action at their home games.

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball

The Phillies date back to 1883. They play in the National League in the Eastern Division. Phillies stadium, where home games are played, is Citizens Bank Park in South Phillie.

The team has had its ups and downs and has won two world series and 7 pennants in the NL and 10 Eastern Division titles as of 2010.

One of the most famed players for the Phillies was Jackie Robinson. His #42 jersey was retired back in 1997. Other players whose jerseys were retired are Steve Carlton, Chuck Klein and Mike Schmidt.

Philadelphia Phillies Tickets

Some Phillies players who are hall of famers include: Bucky Harris, Ferguson Jenkins, Tim Keefe, Tommy McCarthy, Tony Pérez, Ryne Sandberg and Casey Stengel.

Their uniform colors are red, white and blue.

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball

The Pirates play in the Central Division of the National League. They were created in 1882. Like the Pittsburgh Steelers, they also wear the colors of black and gold.

The Pirates have 5 world series titles, the first occuring in 1909. Subsequent titles were won in 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979. They also won 9 NL penants and 9 East Division titles.

Their nickname is the Bucs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stadium where their home games are played is PNC Park. Previous games were played at Three Rivers Stadium up until 2000.

Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets

The Pittsburgh Pirates schedule is located on their site.

The Pirates have many recognizable player names including Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Rennie Stennet, Manny Sanguillen and Bill Mazeroski from the golden era of the team.

The hey day of the Pirates was in the 1970's when they won two World Series titles.

Hall of Famers include: Willie Stargell, Casey Stengel, Pie Traynor, Roberto Clemente, Rich Gossage, and Honus Wagner.

The jersies of Stargell, Mazeroski, Danny Murtaugh, Clemente, Wagner, Paul Waner, Traynor, Billy Meyer and Ralph Kiner have all been retired.

Enjoy the outdoor baseball games of the major league baseball teams on a fun Pennsylvania getaway in the spring, summer and early fall if the PA teams are in the baseball playoffs.

Whether you cheer for the black and gold or the green and white, Pennsylvania welcomes you and looks forward to seeing you at a ballpark!

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