Chicago – Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is preparing to welcome this Friday Sammy Sosa, emblematic Dominican ex-outfielder. It will be his return after his departure in 2004. After a reconciliation process initiated in January, where Sosa apologized for his absence, both parties agreed to his reintegration into the Cubs family.
I am very excited to step on this ground again, which gave me so much. My intention is to thank the fans who always supported me and celebrate together the great moments we experienced here.
Sammy Sosa
Return Details
- Date and Time: Friday, June 20, 2025, 6:00 PM
- Main Event: Presentation of Sammy Sosa in a special Wrigley Field suite and screening of a video with his best moments.
- Additional Activities: Autograph signing session and guided stadium tour.
- Recognition: The organization will recognize Sosa as the all-time home run leader in Cubs history (545 home runs).
Career and Achievements
- Debut with the Cubs: 1992 season, after being traded by the White Sox.
- All-Star Game Selections: 7 (1995–1998, 2000–2002).
- Historic 1998 season: .308 average, 66 home runs and 158 RBIs, alongside Mark McGwire.
- Record with Chicago: 545 home runs out of 609 in his career.
- Current collaboration: Guest instructor in spring training (Mesa, Arizona).
- Upcoming recognition: Induction into the Cubs Hall of Fame, to be held at the end of 2025.
Background of the 2004 Release
On the last day of the 2004 season, Sosa left the game in the first inning. This decision led to his transfer to Baltimore and a break with the franchise that lasted two decades.Organization Statements
This return marks a new beginning. We recognize Sammy’s historical contributions and hope fans enjoy his visit and the memories we shared.
Tom Ricketts, Chairman of the Chicago Cubs
