Photos from the 2025 Cubs Convention on Jan. 17-19, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, left, and general manager Carter Hawkins participate in a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins attends a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs player Jack Neely lightly smirks while answering a fan’s question during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025.(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs player Jack Neely has a picture taken with Jensen Haberzetle, 8, and his mother, Laura, during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs manager Craig Counsell participates in a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) A fan holds a neatly-folded jersey while waiting in line for autographs from Cubs player Kyle Tucker during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs player Kyle Tucker, right, has a picture taken with a fan while signing autographs during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs manager Craig Counsell participates in a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Trent Fluegel, 9, hides momentarily as his father, Justin, left, sits to listen to a panel about pitching during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, center, and general manager Carter Hawkins, right, participate in a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs player Kyle Tucker, left, participates in a question and answer session with Ian Happ during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer attends a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) A countdown clock to Opening Day at Wrigley Field is displayed during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) A fan wears a balloon hat during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Former Cubs player Sammy Sosa greets a fan as he arrives for a question and answer session with Ian Happ during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Former Cubs player Sammy Sosa sits for a question and answer session with Ian Happ during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Former Cubs player Sammy Sosa discusses his bbatting grip during a question and answer session with Ian Happ during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs player Kyle Tucker participates in a question and answer session with Ian Happ during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs fans wait in line for autographs during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025.(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs pitchers Justin Steele, left, and Jameson Taillon participate in a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Cubs pitchers Matt Boyd, left, and Porter Hodge participate in a question and answer session during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) A fan wearing a suit made of the Cubs logo checks his phone during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) New Cubs player Kyle Tucker 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 shortstop Dansby Swanson 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 player Matt Festa 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 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) Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong 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 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 player Miguel Amaya 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 player Michael Busch 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) Cubs player Ben Brown 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) 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 player Sammy Sosa 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 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)