REGISTER HERECHICAGO – Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts announced at tonight’s Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony that former Cubs first baseman Derre

After over two decades away from the franchise, Sammy Sosa was finally welcomed back at Cubs Convention last night.

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.

Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs hosted the 38th annual Cubs Convention in downtown Chicago. The event brought fans, players, and franchise legends together to celebrate their favorite sports franchise.

Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs hosted the 38th annual Cubs Convention in downtown Chicago. The event brought fans, players, and franchise legends together to celebrate their favorite sports franchise.

Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts announced at tonight’s Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony that former Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee and outfielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year.

Sammy Sosa jogged onto the stage, carrying an American flag. It was just like old times — only Sosa was dressed in a suit, and the scene occurred in a downtown hotel ballroom instead of Wrigley Field.

Sosa and Lee will be recognized at a game this summer. It'll mark the first time Sosa has been at Wrigley Field in an official capacity since leaving after the 2004 season. "The fans are ...

Ricketts announced Sosa and first baseman Derrek Lee will be inducted into ... and the Ricketts family for this honor. … Wrigley Field is such a special place, and I cannot wait to return ...

Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa is introduced as he returns to Chicago at the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. The convention continues through Sunday. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Sammy Sosa commented Friday on his induction into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame, more than 20 years after last playing for the team. According to ESPN's