Sammy Sosa Returns to Wrigley Field After 21 Years, Receives Standing Ovation

Sammy Sosa, the Chicago Cubs' legendary slugger and franchise home run record holder, returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in over 20 years, receiving a warm standing ovation and cheers from fans. The Cubs honored Sosa with a video tribute and welcomed him with open arms, including a heartfelt embrace from team chairman Tom Ricketts and interactions with current star Pete Crow-Armstrong and manager Craig Counsell. Sosa's return follows a reconciliation with the Cubs after years of estrangement linked to his admission of past performance-enhancing drug use, for which he offered a vague apology. Despite the controversy, many fans and players expressed enthusiasm about his return, recognizing his significant contributions to the team during his 13 seasons. Sosa’s career highlights include seven All-Star appearances, six Silver Slugger awards, the 1998 National League MVP, and a historic home run competition with Mark McGwire that revitalized baseball in the late 1990s. The Cubs have embraced him once again, marking a symbolic homecoming for one of the franchise’s most iconic figures.