The schism had lasted over two decades. So, according to chairman Tom Ricketts, Sosa reached out before last season, and they decided to talk in the offseason. We are so glad you stay informed with the Chicago Sun-Times!

RIcketts on Sosa reunion: "We can just accept the fact that there were a lot of guys doing things that the league was discouraging."

A “very special” edition of the Cubs Convention kicked off Friday with the return of Sammy Sosa from Cubbie exile after 20 years, the introduction of new star Kyle Tucker and powder blue alternate jerseys and the same old hopes and dreams of the last 39 years.