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Sammy Sosa Apologizes for 'Mistakes' Amid Steroid Speculation, Invited Back by Cubs for 2025 Convention After 20-Year Estrangement

Dec 19, 2024, 08:15 PM

Sammy Sosa, the former Chicago Cubs slugger, has issued a public apology acknowledging 'mistakes' during his career, which many interpret as an admission of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). This statement marks a pivotal moment after years of estrangement from the Cubs organization, which has not invited him to team events since his retirement. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has responded positively, inviting Sosa to the 2025 Cubs Convention, signaling a potential reconciliation. Sosa's apology comes after a long period of speculation regarding his past, particularly following allegations of steroid use during his playing days when he hit over 600 home runs. The Cubs have expressed readiness to move forward and welcome Sosa back into the fold, ending a 20-year estrangement. The reconciliation is seen as a significant step in mending the relationship between Sosa and the franchise, which had been strained since his departure.