WATCH: Chicago Cubs 2025 Opening Day Ceremony |
Tony Crumpton
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- Friday, April 04 2025
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.
