Sammy Sosa admits to making ‘mistakes’ amid steroid speculation, apologizes to estranged Cubs
Sammy Sosa, the former Chicago Cubs star, has not been invited back to Wrigley Field or any Cubs-related events since his retirement in 2007. This was largely due to speculation that Sosa had used performance-enhancing drugs during his career, particularly during his record-breaking home run streak in the late ’90s. Cubs ownership had made it clear that Sosa would need to apologize and address the steroid allegations before any relationship could be mended.
However, all of that has changed now. In a surprising turn of events, Sosa has finally broken his silence and admitted to “making mistakes” in a heartfelt letter to Cubs fans. In the letter, Sosa expressed his love for the team and the fans, acknowledging that he had made errors in judgment during his career. While he maintained that he never broke any laws, he did apologize for his actions and expressed a desire to move forward and reunite with the Cubs community.
This candid statement from Sosa was enough to earn him an invitation to the 2025 Cubs Convention by owner Tom Ricketts. Ricketts praised Sosa for his passion for the game and the Cubs, and expressed his excitement at the prospect of having Sosa back in the fold. The Cubs organization is ready to move past the past controversies and embrace Sosa once again as a beloved figure in the team’s history.
Sosa’s legacy as a player is undeniable. He is the only player in MLB history to hit at least 60 home runs in three separate seasons, and he retired with 609 career home runs, ranking him ninth all-time. Despite his impressive statistics, Sosa has been kept out of the Hall of Fame due to the PED suspicions surrounding him.
Earlier this year, Sosa made a brief appearance in Chicago for a memorabilia event, marking his first time in the city since his retirement. He walked out of a media session when asked about his alleged PED use, highlighting the sensitivity of the issue for him.
Sosa’s career will always be remembered for the exciting home run race with Mark McGwire in 1998, where both players shattered Roger Maris’ single-season home run record. Sosa’s contributions to the game of baseball are undeniable, and his return to the Cubs community is a significant step towards reconciliation and healing.
As Sosa looks towards the future with optimism, Cubs fans can now look forward to welcoming back one of the most iconic players in team history. The invitation to the 2025 Cubs Convention signifies a new chapter in Sosa’s relationship with the team, and it is a moment that fans have been eagerly anticipating.
