Pirates pitcher David Bednar, alongside the Pirate Parrot, surprised first graders at Mars Primary School on April 27 with baseball equipment, donated by Pirates Charities, for their PE classes to help ensure the students have the chance to play the game of baseball.

On June 17, the Pirates celebrated Pride Night at PNC Park, featuring a Pride-themed gate giveaway, the flying of various Progress Flags along the Riverwalk and a resource fair with more than 10 local LGTBQ+ nonprofit organizations. Prior to first pitch, representatives from a number of local LGBTQ+ organizations were invited to take part in a ceremonial unfurling of the Progress Flag on the field alongside Pirates front office employees, including General Manager Ben Cherington and President Travis Williams. To further the celebration and showcase our commitment to our community members, the Pirates were proud to present financial contributions to Allies for Health and Wellbeing, Persad Center and Proud Haven to help each of them further their mission of supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

On August 22, the Pirates Community Team joined Pittsburgh Public Schools, Mayor Ed Gainey, the Penguins, the Steelers and other local partners at the annual #PittsburghForPPS Back to School Event. This event served over 1,000 families by providing students with backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and manicures to help them prepare for the new school year. The Pirates were on-site to provide students with reusable water bottles and masks and hand out ticket vouchers to all families who participated, inviting them to attend a game at PNC Park later this season.

Pirates pitcher David Bednar, alongside the Pirate Parrot, surprised first graders at Mars Primary School on April 27 with baseball equipment, donated by Pirates Charities, for their PE classes to help ensure the students have the chance to play the game of baseball.

On June 17, the Pirates celebrated Pride Night at PNC Park, featuring a Pride-themed gate giveaway, the flying of various Progress Flags along the Riverwalk and a resource fair with more than 10 local LGTBQ+ nonprofit organizations. Prior to first pitch, representatives from a number of local LGBTQ+ organizations were invited to take part in a ceremonial unfurling of the Progress Flag on the field alongside Pirates front office employees, including General Manager Ben Cherington and President Travis Williams. To further the celebration and showcase our commitment to our community members, the Pirates were proud to present financial contributions to Allies for Health and Wellbeing, Persad Center and Proud Haven to help each of them further their mission of supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

In 1972, Josh Gibson became only the second Negro League player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Gibson, who was born in Buena Vista, GA, moved to Pittsburgh with his family when he was 12 and went on to play for both of Pittsburgh's Negro League baseball teams – the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords. Baseball historians consider Gibson among the best power hitters and catchers in baseball history, hitting close to 800 home runs over his career. To celebrate Gibson's legacy and the 50th anniversary of his Hall of Fame induction, the Pirates partnered with the Josh Gibson Foundation to host Gibson's Hall of Fame plaque at PNC Park on August 3 and 4, giving fans the rare chance to see the plaque outside of its home in Cooperstown, NY. Additionally, the Pirates were proud to host the Gibson Foundation for a fundraising luncheon at PNC Park on August 5, where the Foundation honored a number of local community members for their work in making Pittsburgh a better place, including Mayor Ed Gainey and Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.

On August 22, the Pirates Community Team joined Pittsburgh Public Schools, Mayor Ed Gainey, the Penguins, the Steelers and other local partners at the annual #PittsburghForPPS Back to School Event. This event served over 1,000 families by providing students with backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and manicures to help them prepare for the new school year. The Pirates were on-site to provide students with reusable water bottles and masks and hand out ticket vouchers to all families who participated, inviting them to attend a game at PNC Park later this season.