Photos from the 2025 Cubs Convention on Jan. 17-19, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.
Cubs fans Eddie Garcia, left, and David Berreles show off their Sammy Sosa apparel before the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, from left, Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa take the stage during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Young Cubs fans wait for Sammy Sosa to take the stage during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Derrek Lee is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago and is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Young Cubs fans cheer for Cubs mascot Clark before the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A Cubs fan wears an illuminated Wrigley Field marquee before the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg acknowledges fans as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Andre Dawson greets fellow former players as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs players watch video highlights of the 2024 season during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Billy Willams gestures a bat swing as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts speaks during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Shawon Dunston greets fellow former players as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell answers reporters’ questions at the Loews Chicago Downtown Hotel before the opening ceremony for the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A mannequin dressed in a new Cubs alternate jersey is on display before players gather for a social hour at the Loews Chicago Downtown Hotel leading up to the opening ceremony for the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs General Manager Jed Hoyer, center, laughs with reporters after taking questions at the Loews Chicago Downtown Hotel before the opening ceremony for the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/17/photos-2025-cubs-convention/