Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Chicago Cubs. After playing for the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox, Sosa joined the Cubs in 1992 and became regarded as one of the game's best hitters.

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Jan 18, 2025 · Sammy Sosa, Dominican professional baseball player who, with Mark McGwire, entertained fans with a series of home run races in the late 1990s that rewrote the record books. In 1999 Sosa became the first player to hit 60 homers in two seasons.

Jan 17, 2025 · CHICAGO — It has been 20 years since Sammy Sosa was celebrated and revered by the Chicago Cubs and the club's zealous legion of fans.

Jan 18, 2025 · Sosa went deep 66 times and won the NL MVP award, and McGwire finished with 70 homers — breaking baseball’s single-season record at the time. But Sosa’s connection to the Cubs was damaged by allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs, along with questions about his behavior.

Jan 18, 2025 · It has been nearly 21 years since Sammy Sosa was with the Cubs. He was a beloved hero during his power-hitting days, only to unceremoniously depart and be treated as a pariah.

Jan 18, 2025 · A month after Sammy Sosa released an apology letter regarding "mistakes" he made during his MLB career, the Chicago Cubs announced that the slugger will enter the team's Hall of Fame this summer ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Former Chicago Cubs star Sammy Sosa is being elected to the team’s Hall of Fame, alongside former first baseman Derek Lee. The step towards reconciliation between Sosa and the Cubs began when ...

Jan 17, 2025 · CHICAGO (AP) — Sammy Sosa jogged onto the stage, carrying an American flag. The crowd cheered wildly. It was just like old times — only Sosa was dressed in a suit, and the scene occurred in a ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Sammy Sosa on why he decided now to apology via statement last month for past “mistakes” (which when asked directly on a follow-up question by @maddie_m_lee if that is referring to PED usage, ...