Sammy Sosa hits Cubs spring training

3 Cubs position battles to watch in spring training and who will win
With the lineup mostly set (Assuming Shaw wins the third base job), we should focus our attention more on the bench. Things were a bit clearer before the Cubs signed Justin Turner, but now, with him and backup catcher Carson Kelly, it only leaves two spots between Alexander Canario, Jon Berti, and Vidal Brujan.
Decades later, Sammy Sosa hits Cubs spring training
Reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs reached a new level for Sammy Sosa on Wednesday, when he wore the team uniform for the first time in 21 years at their spring complex in Mesa, Ariz. Acting as a guest instructor,
Photos: An inside look at 2025 Chicago Cubs spring training
Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The Opener: Spring Training, Athletics, Cubs
Today's baseball news includes the first Spring Training game, the Athletics' extension negotiations, and a Cubs roster move. Read more at MLBTR.
Two decades later, Sammy Sosa returns to Cubs spring training as a guest instructor
Following a two-decade absence, Sammy Sosa is finally once again a visible and vocal member of Cubs spring training. After apologizing late last year — for what exactly wasn’t clear — and reconciling with the organization,
Sammy Sosa returns to Cubs dugout after years-long rift with team: 'Brings back memories'
The Chicago Cubs and Sammy Sosa have made amends after years of radio silence, and the former slugger was back in their dugout for the first time since 2003.
Sammy Sosa makes a big impression in his return to the Cubs as a guest instructor: ‘He’s an icon’
Sammy Sosa leaned against the cage while Chicago Cubs prospect Kevin Alcántara took a round of on-field batting practice Wednesday morning. As Alcántara finished hitting and stepped out, Sosa, in camp for a week as a guest instructor,
Sammy Sosa joins Cubs spring training for first time in 21 years: 'I feel like a player again'
Sammy Sosa watched his advice to Vidal Bruján put into practice as the switch hitter lifted a no-doubter over the left-field fence. He hopped out of the box as his homer landed halfway up the berm, in a nod to the Cubs legend sitting in the dugout Tuesday.
Sammy Sosa on being back at Cubs camp
Sammy Sosa discusses being back at Cubs Spring Training, helping out the club and watching them play at camp. Chicago Cubs; Spring Training; Cactus League; interview; Sammy Sosa
Cubs’ Sammy Sosa sounds off on return to spring training after 21 years
Former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa was welcomed back to the organization this offseason after releasing a statement, as he is now a member of the franchise’s hall of fame, and he is back as a guest instructor during spring training,
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Justin Turner on improving in Spring Training
Justin Turner discusses the importance of growing and improving each game in Spring Training, the energy he feels from the ...
Cubs finalize $6M deal with Justin Turner, OF Alexander Canario designated for assignment
The Chicago Cubs finalized their $6 million, one-year contract Thursday with Justin Turner, who then went through workouts ...
Justin Turner on joining Cubs: 'Right where I'm supposed to be'
The Cubs designated outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Turner.
Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Justin Turner has agreed to a $6 million, one-year deal with the Chicago ...
Justin Turner agrees to one-year, $6 million contract with Cubs, AP source says
The addition of Turner would give the team some security at third base should Matt Shaw need more seasoning in the minors.
Cubs Opening Day starter Shota Imanaga shifting spring-training focus in Year 2
Notes: Manager Craig Counsell spoke glowingly of Gage Workman's first spring-training game as a Cub, and Justin Turner hit in ...
Tyler Phillips allows three runs during Phillies’ spring training loss to Orioles
It’s possible, then, that Phillips will be pitching for opposing scouts each time he takes the mound this spring. Sunday, in ...
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Cubs Giants Spring Baseball
Chicago Cubs' Justin Turner, right, talks with San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman during the first inning of a ...