The answer to what Sosa wants can be found in the Cubs’ response to his statement. “We appreciate Sammy releasing his statement and for reaching out,’’ they said in their statement. “No one played harder or wanted to win more. Nobody’s perfect but we never doubted his passion for the game and the Cubs.

Former big-league slugger Sammy Sosa has ended his two-decade estrangement from the Chicago Cubs following a public apology he made on Thursday. Sosa did not directly admit to using performance-enhancing drugs,

Sammy Sosa apologized for what appeared to be his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. The Cubs plan to invite him to their annual fan convention in January.