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SOURCE SPORTS: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Joshua Palacios Offers Up Playlist From Black Baseball Mixtape

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One of the top prospects of professional baseball to come out of NYC in the past decade is none other than Pittsburgh’s Joshua Palacios, the right-handed outfielder and left handed batter from Brooklyn. Before Palacios was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB Draft, Palacios was NYC’s 2013 High School Player of the Year straight out of the High School For Telecommunications Art And Technology in Bay Ridge, resulting in him originally being drafted into the MLB by the Cincinnati Reds in the 21st round in 2014, but turned down the offer to attend San Jacinto Junior College in Houston. As a sophomore, Palacios was named the 37th best Junior College Player of the Year .

Two years later, Palacios was drafted by the Blue Jays, beginning his career with the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays and before the end of that season, he went to the Short Season-A Vancouver Canadians. In the midst of the pandemic, the Blue Jays added him to their 40-man team and made his MLB debut on April 9, 2021 against the L.A. Angels. Soon after, the Washington Nationals claimed Palacios off the Blue Jays’ roster, but a year later, the Pirates selected the 25-year-old from the Nationals in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.

A little more than a year ago, Palacios hit his first MLB home run against the St. Lois Cardinals and became the first Pirate to hit a walk-off two-run HR on his birthday(July 30) off of Phillies’ Andrew Vasquez. I

In 91 games in his first season with the Pirates, the now 28-year-old batted .239/.279/.413 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs. This still didn’t stop Pittsburgh from optioning the outfielder to Triple–A Indianapolis to begin the 2024 season.

Being a born Brooklynite, Palacios has always had a thing for Hip Hop, as noted in his playlist courtesy of Black Baseball Mixtape. The playlist id BK heavy, with Fivio Foreign, Sleepy Hallow, the Notorious B.I.G. and Hov making the cut on Palacios hard hitting track selection. Check it out below!

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Wiz Khalifa Went Ahead And Got ‘Shroomed Out’ Before Throwing The First Pitch At A Pittsburgh Pirates Game

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Wiz Khalifa headed back to his hometown to throw out the first pitch during a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park — as he was also gearing up for a performance stop on his High School Reunion Tour.

Oh, and he celebrated the honor by taking some shrooms before he stepped out at the ball game.

“Finna get stoned af and throw this first pitch at the pirates game,” Khalifa tweeted. “Shroomed out throwin a baseball is crazy.”

After he tossed the pitch, Khalifa uploaded some pics of weed and the shrooms. He also still managed to catch the rest of the game, as he shared another photo of his view from the stands, complete with some Cracker Jack and an apparent drink.

Throughout his career, Khalifa has praised his Pittsburgh roots. During a 2012 interview with MTV News (via HipHopDX), he pointed out that the city’s hip-hop scene had opened up “a whole new avenue” for kids being raised there.

“You really won’t get it if you’re not from there,” he said. “Just growing up in Pittsburgh and knowing different neighborhoods, having family there, and just loving it, it’s like no other place.”

“Pittsburgh, it’s just laid-back… Midwest almost on some country stuff,” he added.

Check out Wiz Khalifa’s tweets and his Pirates pitching skills above.

Andrew McCutchen’s Emotional Return to PNC Park: Video

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Andrew McCutchen had a hard time hiding his emotions during his first at-bat on Friday. McCutchen made his emotional return to Pittsburgh. The team that gave him his start in professional baseball. The former league MVP gave a salute to the fans of Pittsburgh. Unquestionably, McCutchen is one of the most beloved players to play for the Pirates. A fact that McCutchen doesn’t take too lightly. The moment is already an all-timer. Even with the MLB only in their first full week of the season.

The five-time MLB All-Star spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Pirates. In 2018, the Pirates star was shipped to San Francisco. Pittsburgh began what they hoped would be a quick rebuild. However, the franchise hasn’t been able to duplicate the magic it once had with McCutchen in tow. Without a doubt, McCutchen had an unbelievable run in his first stint with the Pirates. McCutchen finished top 5 in MVP for four straight seasons. Also winning the award in 2013.

Andrew McCutchen Thanks The City Of Pittsburgh

In what feels like a retirement tour, this was a perfect way to get it started. McCutchen is in his 15th year in the league. Besides the countless individual awards, the Pirates outfielder will be known as a Pirate by all. The Pirates may not be a team on everyone’s radar. However, they are still attempting to deliver great memories to their fanbase. Everyone in attendance at PNC Park today will now have a special moment with one of their favorites.

To make the day even more special, the Pirate brought home the win. Pittsburgh put up a whopping 13 runs in a four-run victory over the Chicago White Sox. Baseball has seen more headlines this year. Because of the new rules that are speeding up the game. Also, due to the success of The World Baseball Classic. Which saw Japan take down Team USA in the finals. Today was just another reminder that baseball is special. If you build it, you get the point. For the latest news in the MLB, stay locked in with us at HNHH.

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