Pirates players and the organization made gestures to advocate for social justice, the most profound being outfielder Jarrod Dyson kneeling during the national anthem before the regular season opener in St. Louis Friday.
Manager Derek Shelton walked from his spot on the third base line to stand alongside Dyson, and after the anthem was over, the two shook hands and hugged.
Shelton has said the Pirates would support players if they wanted to protest or make a statement.
Players and teams across Major League Baseball have spoken out against social injustice in America during opening day.