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Sammy Sosa visited the Cubs and famously told Pete Crow-Armstrong he’d hit three homers on the day—PCA went 4-6 with a solo, a two-run, and a three-run shot, giving him his first career three-homer game and boosting his already monstrous pace (36 HR, 32 SB) this season as he pursues a possible 40-40 season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is on pace for another 30-30 season, entering with 19 homers and 23 steals and eyeing a return to the 30-30 club that would tie Sammy Sosa for the Cubs’ franchise record. Projections from STEAMER, ZiPS, ZiPS DC, and THE BAT all anticipate roughly 30+ homers and 38–39 stolen bases for 2026, depending on playing time. PCA previously reached 30-30 last year and has shown significant improvements in approach (higher walk rate, lower chase rate, higher exit velocity and hardHit rate, and faster bat speed), fueling optimism for sustained production. If he achieves this, he would join a small, elite group of players with multiple 30-30 seasons and move closer to the Cubs’ historical 3+ 30-30 club, underscoring his potential to leave a lasting mark in franchise history.
The Cubs lost to the Mariners 9-4 in a game marked by Sammy Sosa's return to Wrigley Field, with notable performances including Ian Happ and Reese McGuire, while the Cubs' pitching struggled in the bullpen.
Sammy Sosa received a warm ovation during his first appearance at Wrigley Field in over 20 years, coinciding with his upcoming induction into the Cubs Hall of Fame and following his public apology for past mistakes, including alleged performance-enhancing drug use.
Sammy Sosa, a legendary Cubs player and former home run record holder, made his first return to Wrigley Field in 21 years during a Cubs game, receiving a warm welcome from fans and the organization, highlighting his enduring popularity and contributions to baseball.
Christopher Morel of the Chicago Cubs has hit 12 home runs this season, the most by a Cubs player through his first 30 games of a season since Sammy Sosa in 2002. Morel's strikeout rate is now down to 29.2%, and his overall offensive performance this year is surpassed only by Aaron Judge among guys with at least 100 PAs. His energy, speed, swagger, and skill have been compared to that of Javy Báez, and Morel is working towards becoming a superstar.