The true measure of an athlete's impact goes well beyond the playing surface in which they made their name on. On the diamond, Pittsburgh Pirates and Puerto Ri

Whether it was cleaning up a local park, helping veterans, or others in need, the Pirates honored their greatest player through service.

Major League Baseball celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, a day that stands for so much more than baseball. Roberto Clemente was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, a city that, at the time, was known for sugar production.

It was Roberto Clemente Day across Major League Baseball on Sunday and No. 21 could be seen all throughout PNC Park. In the Pittsburgh Pirates’ series finale against the Kansas City Royals, all uniformed personnel wore Clemente’s iconic number.

All of the Pittsburgh Pirates wore No. 21 in celebration of MLB’s Roberto Clemente Day, but rookie Billy Cook paid tribute in ways that captured the essence of the late Hall of Fame right fielder’s style of play.

This Sunday, September 15, is Roberto Clemente Day throughout Major League Baseball. Established in 2002, it’s an annual celebration of the Hall-of-Famer and former Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder’s legacy as a humanitarian.

The Kansas City Royals had chances to stamp their six-game road trip with a weekend sweep at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Instead, the Royals fell short 4-3 Sunday afternoon as the Pirates salvaged a victory on Roberto Clemente Day.

MLB players, coaches, and fans celebrate the positive impact that Roberto Clemente had on the game of baseball and everything it represents.

Joey Bart has shown he can clean up with some lumber in his hands this year. On Friday, he showed he can also clean up with a weed wacker. Bart was one of seven Pirates players and coaches who took pa