When Sosa was asked specifically about apologizing for PEDs, he said, “No.” He said he was apologizing to the fans.

Both Sosa and former first baseman Derrek Lee will be 2025 inductees, the team announced during its Cubs Convention on Friday

RIcketts on Sosa reunion: "We can just accept the fact that there were a lot of guys doing things that the league was discouraging."

Sammy Sosa headed up the steps and onto the stage, clutching a small American flag in his right hand. The former Cubs icon beamed as he jogged across the platform, reaching down to high-five some fans as he soaked in the cheers and familiar chants of his name.

The Chicago Cubs elected outfielder Sammy Sosa and former first basemen Derek Lee to the team's Hall of Fame during their annual fan convention.

After years of banishment from Cubs fans, the fan base officially welcomes back Sammy Sosa, and Dusty Baker wants to know what took so long.

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After over 20 years of absence from the Chicago Cubs organization after serving as the franchise icon for the previous decade, former North Side slugger Sammy Sosa was welcomed back by fans at this year's Cubs Convention.

A month after Sammy Sosa released an apology letter regarding "mistakes" he made during his MLB career, the Chicago Cubs announced that the slugger will enter the team's Hall of Fame this summer along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.

Former right fielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee, the team announced at the annual Cubs Convention on Friday.

Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.