Payroll, Jed Hoyer, Sammy Sosa and more

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts 'just looking forward,' despite Sammy Sosa's mixed messaging
The schism had lasted over two decades. So, according to chairman Tom Ricketts, Sosa reached out before last season, and they decided to talk in the offseason. We are so glad you stay informed with the Chicago Sun-Times!
Tom Ricketts on state of the Cubs: Payroll, Jed Hoyer, Sammy Sosa and more
RIcketts on Sosa reunion: "We can just accept the fact that there were a lot of guys doing things that the league was discouraging."
Opinion
Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago Cubs family after banishment: 'What took so long?'
The clamoring for his return by Cubs’ fans became greater and greater over the years but Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts made it clear: Sosa would never be invited back until he apologized for using steroids. Yes, even if it means committing perjury since he denied use in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Chicago Cubs to induct Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee into team Hall of Fame in 2025
The Chicago Cubs opened the door for one of their greatest stars to return to the franchise in 2024. In 2025, they'll honor him like the legend he is.
Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs
Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan convention
Opinion
All is forgiven: Cubs fans treat Sammy Sosa like conquering hero in long-awaited return
When Sosa was introduced on stage as the newest member of the Cubs’ Hall of Fame, the fans rose from their seats, screaming his name. He ran across the stage, and danced to the song, “Let Me Clear My Throat,’’ waving a small American flag, throwing his arms up in the air, and cupping his ears.
Sammy Sosa makes long-awaited return at Cubs Convention
It was a yearly occurrence at the Cubs Convention that a chant would break out whenever Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts took the stage: “Sammy! Sammy!
Adoration of Sammy Sosa at convention a cheap mask of the Cubs' biggest issue -- their lack of spending
You’d have to be a cynic of the highest order to suspect that the Cubs welcomed Sammy Sosa back for selfish, calculated ...
Sammy Sosa Elected to Chicago Cubs' Hall of Fame Weeks After Apologizing for 'Mistakes' on Team: 'Right Time'
Both Sosa and former first baseman Derrek Lee will be 2025 inductees, the team announced during its Cubs Convention on Friday ...
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Sammy Sosa Releases PED Apology, Finally Gets Special Invite From Cubs
After being mired in a years-long stalemate with the Chicago Cubs since his retirement from MLB in 2007 stemming from his reluctance to apologize for his apparent use of performance-enhancing ...
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Sammy Sosa welcomed back by Cubs as slugger apologizes for past 'mistakes'
The Cubs released a statement shortly after, thanking Sosa for his comments and inviting him to the team’s annual Cubs Convention this winter. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts will now be inviting ...
Column: Sammy Sosa hogs the spotlight at the Cubs Convention, but Jed Hoyer’s future remains a hot topics for fans
A “very special” edition of the Cubs Convention kicked off Friday with the return of Sammy Sosa from Cubbie exile after 20 ...
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Chicago Cubs finally end Sammy Sosa exile after legend's apology letter
The 20 years of estrangement between the Chicago Cubs and Sammy ... Tom Ricketts, the Cubs refused to permit Sosa, the greatest home run hitter in franchise history, back into the club's good ...