Social Media Roasts Chicago Cubs Opening Day Fireworks

The Chicago Cubs used fireworks to introduce their players during Monday's home opener against the Colorado Rockies. It didn't go as well as hoped.

Apr 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; People stand outside at Wrigley Field before an opening day / David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

On Opening Day you want fireworks, both literally and figuratively.

The Chicago Cubs had the fireworks on the field, as they beat the Colorado Rockies for a 5-0 home opener victory that brought their season record to 2-2.

The fireworks off the field? Well, they needed some work.

When the Cubs visited the Texas Rangers to start the season, they made sure their players got a fiery entrance when they hit the field on Thursday and Saturday.

The Rangers had good reason, of course. They won their first World Series title last November. On Thursday, the Rangers dropped their world championship banner and did full player introductions. On Saturday, they did full player introduction again when they handed out their championship rings.

When each player and coach was introduced, the Rangers brought the steam, so to speak.

A hero’s welcome. pic.twitter.com/vSiGgxIcnZ

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 28, 2024

You can agree or disagree with whether the Rangers should have used steam or fireworks, but they did it with authority.

The Cubs had their home opener on Monday and they did the traditional introduction for players and coaches. They decided to try and use fireworks for the entrances.

Emphasis on tried. I mean, they made an effort, right?

The Cubs went all out with their Opening Day Pyrotechnics @barstoolchicago
pic.twitter.com/hKAyDcSNEB

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 1, 2024

Maybe this was a safety-first situation? I mean, the pyrotechnics were pretty close to the players after all.

Not everyone was in that mood.

The Chicago Cubs, a team valued at $4.7 billion, went all out on opening day pyrotechnics. pic.twitter.com/CuqOtYfrt2

— Kid Riles (@kid_riles) April 1, 2024

Chicago Cubs running a double A org with these pyrotechnics

Craig counsell wanted to leave Milwaukee for this?! pic.twitter.com/VESI0iwKla

— Tapping The Keg Sports (@TappingTheKeg) April 1, 2024

Cubs bring out the saddest pyrotechnic display for the home opener introductions. pic.twitter.com/r2qJVR5666

— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) April 1, 2024

Well, the Cubs won the game, 5-0, and those are the only fireworks that really matter, right? The Cubs are back in action on Tuesady as they continue their series with the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field.