Chicago Cubs welcome back Sammy Sosa after PED apology

Sammy Sosa Acknowledges Past Mistakes Involving Performance Enhancing Drugs

Former Chicago Cubs star Sammy Sosa has come forward to acknowledge using performance enhancing drugs during his career, in which he hit over 600 home runs. In a statement released through Aurora Global Consulting, Sosa expressed regret for his actions, stating, “There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games. I never broke any laws. But in hindsight, I made mistakes and I apologize.”

The Chicago Cubs have shown willingness to welcome back Sosa, with team chairman Tom Ricketts stating, “We appreciate Sammy releasing his statement and for reaching out. No one played harder or wanted to win more. It is an understatement to say that Sammy is a fan favorite.” The team plans to invite Sosa to their annual fan convention in January.

Despite his accomplishments on the field, Sosa, along with Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire, fell short of Hall of Fame election due to allegations of performance-enhancing drug use. Sosa’s next chance for consideration would be through the contemporary player committee next December.

Now 56 years old, Sosa was a seven-time All-Star and the 1998 NL MVP for the Cubs. He finished his career with 609 home runs, currently ranking ninth on the all-time list. Sosa played for the Rangers, White Sox, Cubs, and Orioles during his 18-year career.

In his statement, Sosa expressed his love for Cubs fans and his desire to reconcile with the team and its supporters. He said, “Cubs’ fans are the best in the world, and I hope that fans, the Cubs, and I can all come together again and move forward. We can’t change the past, but the future is bright. In my heart, I have always been a Cub, and I can’t wait to see Cubs fans again.”