Sammy Sosa welcomed back to Wrigley Field for first time in 21 years

Former Cubs great Sammy Sosa, who once was the face of Chicago’s Friendly Confines, made his long-anticipated return to the place he used to hit towering home runs and flash his big smile.

Notes from Chicago Cubs camp: Nico Hoerner hopes to play in Japan, while Dansby Swanson wants to play every day

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s hernia was more painful than he initially revealed, while second baseman Nico Hoerner hopes to be ready for the season opener in Japan.