Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg Dies at 65

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, renowned for his legendary career with the Chicago Cubs and as a former Philadelphia Phillies manager, has died at age 65 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Sandberg played 16 MLB seasons, was a 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner, and the 1984 National League MVP, compiling a .285 average with 282 home runs, 1,061 RBIs, and 344 stolen bases. Originally drafted by the Phillies, he was traded to the Cubs in 1982 in what is considered one of baseball's most lopsided trades. In 2024, Sandberg was honored with a statue at Wrigley Field and continued to serve as a Cubs ambassador after his playing and managerial careers. The Cubs will wear a commemorative jersey patch in his honor for the remainder of the season. Sandberg is survived by his wife Margaret, children, and grandchildren, and tributes have poured in from across the baseball community.