Cubs Hall of Fame Second Baseman Ryne Sandberg Dies After Cancer Battle

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of MLB’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65.

Sandberg was surrounded by his family when he died at his home on Monday, according to the team.

Sandberg announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He had chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and then said in August 2024 that he was cancer-free.

He posted on Instagram on Dec. 10 that his cancer had returned and spread to other organs, however. He announced this month that he was still fighting, while “looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends.”

Reporting by The Associated Press.