Reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs reached a new level for Sammy Sosa on Wednesday, when he wore the team uniform for the first time in 21 years at their spring complex in Mesa, Ariz.

With the lineup mostly set (Assuming Shaw wins the third base job), we should focus our attention more on the bench. Things were a bit clearer before the Cubs signed Justin Turner, but now, with him and backup catcher Carson Kelly, it only leaves two spots between Alexander Canario, Jon Berti, and Vidal Brujan.

Today's baseball news includes the first Spring Training game, the Athletics' extension negotiations, and a Cubs roster move. Read more at MLBTR.

Following a two-decade absence, Sammy Sosa is finally once again a visible and vocal member of Cubs spring training. After apologizing late last year — for what exactly wasn’t clear — and reconciling with the organization,

Former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa was welcomed back to the organization this offseason after releasing a statement, as he is now a member of the franchise’s hall of fame, and he is back as a guest instructor during spring training,