The most anticipated home opener in your lifetime is nearly here and the Chicago Cubs are going to make the most of it. The Cubs play at Wrigley Field after a six-game road trip on Monday, hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers. On April 10, the Cubs will raise their World Series banner, while on Wednesday April 12, the team will have its World Series ring ceremony. On Tuesday, the team made a few announcements on guests appearing for what will be two memorable days for Cubs fans.
Yes, David Ross will come back to Chicago for the ring ceremony, getting a day off from “Dancing With The Stars,” to throw out the first pitch and sing the 7th inning stretch.
.@D_Ross3 will throw 1st pitch and sing 7th inning stretch on April 12 (he's been allowed a day off from #DWTS ) #Cubs
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) April 4, 2017
Meanwhile, for the home opener, members of the Ricketts family will have the first pitch duties, while a few Hall of Famers will lead the stretch.
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Members of the Ricketts' family with throw the ceremonial first pitch. Fergie, Ryno and Billy to lead 7th inning stretch.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) April 4, 2017
Artist Juliana Zobrist, Ben Zobrist’s wife, will sing God Bless America for the home opener as well.
#Cubs @benzobrist18's wife @JuliannaZobrist will sing "God Bless America" for Monday's home opener
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) April 4, 2017
The Cubs also have plans for the World Series Trophy, so that fans can still enjoy it throughout the season.
#Cubs World Series trophy will be housed in room next to The Park at Wrigley. Fans can take pictures with it, starting April 13
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) April 4, 2017
Can’t wait.
New flagpoles flanking the scoreboard. pic.twitter.com/sTGYYZEvtE
— Wrigley Aerials (@WrigleyAerials) April 4, 2017
