Tyrese Haliburton throws first pitch at Wrigley Field before Cubs-Brewers game
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field before Thursday's matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers. The event follows an invitation from the Chicago organization, which the Wisconsin native accepted after deciding against an offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Haliburton, who previously identified as a Milwaukee Brewers fan, claims his relationship with the team soured after they rescinded a previous invitation following his performance against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Since that series, the Pacers star has publicly declared himself a free agent regarding his MLB allegiances. Haliburton is currently preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season after missing the previous year due to an Achilles tendon rupture sustained during the 2025 NBA Finals.
- •Tyrese Haliburton throws the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field on Thursday.
- •The Indiana Pacers guard rejected a Dodgers invitation in favor of the Chicago Cubs.
- •Haliburton claims the Milwaukee Brewers rescinded an earlier invitation after the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
- •The 2026-27 season marks the return for Haliburton after an Achilles injury.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton makes feelings towards Brewers crystal clear after first pitch drama
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton Throws Out First-Pitch at Brewers-Cubs, Then Fights Bucks Fan on Social Media
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton throws out first pitch at Wrigley Field
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton's breakup with the Brewers becomes official at Wrigley
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton throwing out 1st pitch at Wrigley Field before Brewers-Cubs game as a 'free agent' baseball fan
"The Milwaukee Brewers will have some extra motivation heading into their matchup with the Chicago Cubs, as Tyrese Haliburton is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Milwaukee’s opponent. The Pacers point guard had previously received an invitation from the Brewers to handle the honor, only for the team to withdraw it after [...]
"Tyrese Haliburton threw out the first-pitch at Wrigley Field ahead of Brewers-Cubs, then got into a lengthy, heated exchange on X with a Milwaukee Bucks fan. The post Tyrese Haliburton Throws Out First-Pitch at Brewers-Cubs, Then Fights Bucks Fan on Social Media appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Wisconsin native's split from his hometown team traces back to a canceled invite after the Packers knocked out the Bucks in 2024. He hasn't forgotten.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 11:00 AMTyrese Haliburton makes feelings towards Brewers crystal clear after first pitch drama
The Milwaukee Brewers will have some extra motivation heading into their matchup with the Chicago Cubs, as Tyrese Haliburton is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Milwaukee’s opponent. The Pacers point guard had previously received an invitation from the Brewers to handle the honor, only for the team to withdraw it after [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:08 AMTyrese Haliburton Throws Out First-Pitch at Brewers-Cubs, Then Fights Bucks Fan on Social Media
Tyrese Haliburton threw out the first-pitch at Wrigley Field ahead of Brewers-Cubs, then got into a lengthy, heated exchange on X with a Milwaukee Bucks fan. The post Tyrese Haliburton Throws Out First-Pitch at Brewers-Cubs, Then Fights Bucks Fan on Social Media appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:01 AMTyrese Haliburton throws out first pitch at Wrigley Field
After a long journey that involved trolling his hometown Brewers, Tyrese Haliburton threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field in a Cubs jersey.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:39 PMTyrese Haliburton's breakup with the Brewers becomes official at Wrigley
The Wisconsin native's split from his hometown team traces back to a canceled invite after the Packers knocked out the Bucks in 2024. He hasn't forgotten.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:03 PMTyrese Haliburton throwing out 1st pitch at Wrigley Field before Brewers-Cubs game as a 'free agent' baseball fan
The Pacers' All-Star claims the Brewers rescinded an invitation to throw out the first pitch after he eliminated the Bucks from the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
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