Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton throws first pitch at Wrigley; continues offseason work with Pacers Foundation
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Cubs-Brewers game at Wrigley Field and reiterated he has abandoned his childhood Brewers fandom. Sports Illustrated reports he’s also been active this offseason, including hosting the Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic.
According to Sports Illustrated, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton threw out the first pitch before the Cubs’ final game of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The article notes he was announced by Wrigley PA announcer Jeremiah Paprocki as a Cubs fan and that Haliburton — a Wisconsin native who said on the Pat McAfee Show that he is “no longer a Brewers fan” after the 2025 playoffs — completed the ceremonial toss.
SI also reports Haliburton told Fieldhouse Files he chose the Cubs’ invitation over one from the Dodgers, said he’s been practicing his pitch, and has kept a high national profile this summer. The piece lists several offseason activities: he married, appeared in WWE programming, and hosted the Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic.
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