WATCH: Chicago Cubs 2025 Opening Day Ceremony

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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.

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