Conforto’s Comeback Season | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Michael Conforto’s comeback season is blowing up—after a brutal 2023 and a surprise World Series ring with the Dodgers, he’s now crushing it with the Cubs, leading MLB in pinch-hit homers and soaking up the Chicago family vibe. Signed as a minor leaguer, he’s become a regular DH and even played right field, proving age and adversity don’t define his ceiling. And with nine former Oregon State stars lighting up the majors—including three All-Stars—Conforto’s got a special bond with his alma mater’s big leaguers, even when they’re on opposite teams. This is redemption, resilience, and pure…