The Altoona Curve (Pirates' Double-A affiliate) may be asking the opposition (Harrisburg) on July 5, "Won't you be my neighbor?" That's because, yeah, this is happening:

Mister Rogers!

The official name of the themed game is "A Night in the Neighborhood" and it'll surely be beautiful. Now that, sadly, Rogers is deceased, the new version of the legendary show on PBS is 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' and Tiger himself will be at the game. More, from the Curve's official site:

For the game on July 5, the Curve will also be holding a Daniel Tiger/Mister Rogers Sweater Drive to benefit the American Rescue Workers. People are encouraged to donate new or gently-worn sweaters, as well as other clothing, as they come to the game. Neighborhood Sweater Drive bins will be placed at each of the gates at Peoples Natural Gas Field as well as at the Laurel Eye Clinic Customer Service Booth. All of Fred Rogers' original sweaters were knitted by his mother.

WPSU will be at the ballpark that day and will hand out 500 books to children during the game. In addition, one special child could win a grand prize of a Daniel Tiger Prize Pack that will feature Daniel Tiger merchandise, including books, a plush toy, and additional items.

A good cause with some pretty fun jerseys. Minor-league ball at its finest.