WATCH: Chicago Cubs 2025 Opening Day Ceremony |
Tony Crumpton
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- 4 hours ago
Watch the introduction to the Chicago Cubs' 2025 Opening Day Ceremony before the April 4 game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field:
Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:00 - 01:17): Opening montage with crowd noise, music, and highlights from past games, including a mention of a combined no-hitter and a spectacular play showcasing a player's speed. (01:17 - 02:23): Introduction of the Chicago Cubs medical and clubhouse staff, including: Director of Medical Services PJ Mainville Athletic trainers and massage therapists Strength and conditioning coaches Clubhouse managers and attendants (02:23 - 03:32): Introduction of the Cubs coaching staff, including: Pitching coach Tommy Hunter Bullpen staff, base coaches, hitting coaches Bench coach Ryan Flaherty Strategy and major league coaches (03:32 - 05:43): Announcement of the non-starting players on the 2025 Cubs roster, including: John Berti, Matthew Boyd, Ryan Pressly, Julian Merryweather, Justin Turner, and more (05:43 - 07:50): Reveal of the starting lineup, led by manager Craig Counsell: LF: Ian Happ (#8) RF: Kyle Tucker (#30) DH: Seiya Suzuki (#27) 1B: Michael Busch (#29) SS: Dansby Swanson (#7) 2B: Nico Hoerner CF: Pete Crow-Armstrong (#4) 3B: Matt Shaw (#6) C: Miguel Amaya (#9) Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga (#18), left-hander (07:50 - end): Closing applause and cheers as the 2025 Chicago Cubs take the field. Patriotic and celebratory music continues to play.
