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30 years ago today, #SammySosa is the first Chicago Cub to hit two home runs in one inning.

jeffpaul Mar 25, 2020

I miss sports

I didn't quite realize how active our family and I was until we're now on home isolation due to coronavirus. Between the sports the kids play after school, their gym class and recesses at school, playing with their friends after school, and general park and playground time they used to get a LOT of exercise. Similarly I used to get to the gym early in the morning and then plenty of other activity running the kids around town for their after school activities. Now, we get outside 1-2 times […]

https://jeffpaul.com/2020/03/i-miss-sports/

The Japan Times Aug 22, 2025

A work stoppage stemming from a lockout or strike would damage Major League Baseball just as the sport is enjoying renewed growth in revenue and popularity, two of the game's all-time greats said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/22/baseball/mlb/mlb-strike-lockout-warning/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #mlb #dustybaker #sammysosa #salarycap

MLB greats warn lockout or strike would derail sport's momentum

The current collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association expires next year.

The Japan Times

Ava Parker Jan 16, 2025

Sammy Sosa's Cubs Comeback: What This Means for 2025! Sammy Sosa’s highly anticipated return marks a significant moment for baseball fans! The legendary slugger will appear at the annual convention. #Baseball #Cubs #SammySosa #HallofFame https://chicagopulselive.com/sports/baseball/sammy-sosa-returns-cubs-convention-2025-roster-reveal-playoff-hopes/

Sammy Sosa Returns! Cubs Convention 2025: Roster Reveal & Playoff Hopes - Chicago Pulse

Sammy Sosa's highly anticipated return marks a significant moment for baseball fans! The legendary slugger will appear at the annual convention.

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The Japan Times Dec 20, 2024

The Chicago Cubs on Thursday invited Sammy Sosa to the team's offseason convention, a sign that the organization has repaired its relationship with the former star slugger. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/12/20/baseball/mlb/sosa-cubs-reconcile-apology/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #mlb #chicagocubs #sammysosa #steroids #tomricketts

Sammy Sosa and Cubs set to reconcile after slugger apologizes for 'mistakes'

Sosa, beloved among Cub fans during his 13 years with Chicago, has remained distant from the team since his final season with the club in 2004.

The Japan Times

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Coach Sankhavaram ®Dec 19, 2024

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Wait, what happened between #SammySosa and the #Cubs?

Skeets McGee Dec 19, 2024

A "non-apology apology" from #sammysosa I think he should apologize to all his teammates he was a dick to though. But as a Cub fan, let's retire his number and move on. (Wondering if Pete Rose's death played into him ending the holdout) #mlb #chicagocubd www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...

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Only three Cubs with 100 HR / 100 SB

Sandberg: 282 HR, 344 SB
Sosa: 545 HR, 181 SB
Dunston: 107 HR, 175 SB

Cubs who came very close

Jimmy Ryan: 99/369
Leon Durham: 138/98
Cap Anson: 97/247
Frank Schulte: 91/214

Where do some of the more recent Cubs stand?

PlayerHR with CubsSB with CubsHR+SB needed for 100/100Javier Báez1407624Corey Patterson708628Alfonso Soriano1817030Mark Grace1486733Anthony Rizzo2426238Andre Dawson1745743Ian Happ1265248Nico Hoerner247648Starlin Castro627550Kris Bryant1603862Bill Buckner815688

https://www.57hits.com/cubs-100-hr-100-sb

#ChicagoCubs #RyneSandberg #SammySosa #ShawonDunston