Watch: Anthony Rizzo, Cubs shave their heads to raise money for cancer research

The Chicago Cubs shaved their heads to benefit cancer research.

The Chicago Cubs shaved their heads for their annual Respect Bald event to benefit cancer research. 

Cubs manager Joe Maddon, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, World Series MVP Ben Zobrist and catcher Kyle Schwarber were among the players to cut their hair.

Watch the Cubs get their heads shaved below from ESPN's Jesse Rogers' Periscope feed:

The Cubs will open the season on April 2 against the St. Louis Cardinals.