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Sosa was essentially outlawed by his former employer after he retired from the league in 2007 ... with the main gripe believed to be the fact he never admitted to, or apologized for, using performance-enhancing drugs, which he tested positive for in 2003.

That all changed on Thursday ... when the 56-year-old released a statement owning up to his past.

"I left it all on the field for the Cubs and Cubs fans because I wanted to win and make the fans happy," Sosa said. "I loved to see the fans at Wrigley in the Right Field Bleachers every home game."

Sosa then hinted at the steroid era as a whole ... as well as how it has been perceived by baseball purists and historians.

"I understand why some players in my era don't always get the recognition that our stats deserve," he added. "There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games. I never broke any laws, bit in hindsight, I made mistakes and I apologize."

"We plan on inviting him to the 2025 Cubs Convention and, while it is short notice, we hope that he can attend. We are all ready to move forward together."

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Timeoday•4 months

The biggest cheater ever in baseball. Frig' the Cubs!!

Broadside Bob•4 months

What about corked bats?

Dandy Chiggins•4 months

Hang on; is this insinuating the Cubs didn’t know he was juicing; and are an innocent party that needed an apology to rekindle that relationship?

Skinny•4 months

Harry Caray voice. Theres a deeeep drive! It could be! It might be. It is. A home run for Sammy! Cubs win! He hit it a mile!

DeafVallyBatnR•4 months

White Sammy can not apologize for the sins of Black Sammy.

HagaDaga•4 months

Some of you people are crazy, love it.

FATBOY TIGER•4 months

Why does he look so white now? Never apologize.

Mike the Tiger 1999•4 months

Sammy needs to apologize for that pointless, idiotic apology imo “sorry for mistakes” lol

MoarKilometers•4 months

Guilt.

Boomdaddy65201•4 months

Sammy just wanna play does baseballs.

Never let the self-righteous pricks like Bob Costas forget that it was Sosa, McGwire, Bonds, Clemens, etc. that saved baseball after the strike of ‘94 canceled the postseason & WS and continued into the ‘95 season. It was on life support.

UnclePat76•4 months

With Bud Selig’s blessing.

HagaDaga•4 months

I have an older cousin that says that as a young teen that strike opened his eyes to the politics and greed in sports. He would watch every full game of his favorite team up to that point. After that he hasn't watched a full game or any parts of one, other than if it's on at the bar. Also other than going to a live game because he got free tickets. Loves the game. Can hold a solid conversation about it with anyone by just quick look at current standing and stats, but mostly completely walked away from it back then. Will watch college to get his fix for his childhood love, but is now concerned about how NIL will end up ruining that option.

BeachTiger2018•4 months

But what about your other cousins? Tell us all about them too,

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