2024 Roberto Clemente Award
Congratulations to Salvador Pérez for receiving the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award! Joined by Luis and Roberto Clemente Jr., Commissioner Rob Manfred, Capital One EVP Andy Navarrete, and his wife, Pérez…
State House adopts resolution declaring Sept. 15 as Roberto Clemente Day in Pennsylvania
The Baseball Hall of Famer and Pittsburgh Pirates great was a dedicated humanitarian, said Rep. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), one of the resolution's authors. HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House of…
Unforgettable Roberto Clemente
His death in a plane crash meant a triple loss: for Puerto Rico, because he was a national hero; for sports, because he was a baseball superstar; and for the…
Major League Baseball marks Roberto Clemente Day with ceremony at Citi Field
For the big leaguers who saw him play, Roberto Clemente was a breathtaking talent and unmistakable force on the field who made a powerful impact on young ballplayers. His selfless…
For Hispanic Heritage Month, a spotlight on Roberto Clemente, sports hero and humanitarian
Gone 50 years, Clemente is remembered for charitable efforts for others as he's profiled in a new book The story of Roberto Clemente is a story that goes beyond baseball — and…
MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day
The final day of 2022 will mark 50 years since one of the most tragic events in baseball history. On Dec. 31, 1972, Roberto Clemente was killed in a plane crash while…
Rays make history by starting MLB’s first all-Latino lineup on Roberto Clemente Day
The players also donned Clemente's No. 21 Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays was a special one for the Tampa Bay Rays. On Roberto Clemente Day, the Rays fielded a…