MLB Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer

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MLB Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer

(WJW) – MLB Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced he’s been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Sandberg, 64, released a statement on the diagnosis Monday.

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“Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical care team, and our dear friends. We will continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family.”

Sandberg played 15 seasons for the Chicago Cubs. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he later became a coach.

  • CHICAGO: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs fields during an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Ryne Sandberg played for the Chicago Cubs from 1982-1997. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
    CHICAGO: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs fields during an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Ryne Sandberg played for the Chicago Cubs from 1982-1997. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
  • CHICAGO: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs fields during an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Ryne Sandberg played for the Chicago Cubs from 1982-1997. (Photo by Dan Donovan/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
    CHICAGO: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs fields during an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Ryne Sandberg played for the Chicago Cubs from 1982-1997. (Photo by Dan Donovan/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
  • USA – CIRCA 1980s: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs looks on circa 1980s. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)
    USA – CIRCA 1980s: Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs looks on circa 1980s. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)
  • COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK – JULY 23: Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on July 23, 2023 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
    COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK – JULY 23: Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on July 23, 2023 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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In a statement, the Chicago Cubs wrote, “Ryne, we’re sending love, strength and support your way. With locked arms, we are rallying around you and your family on the journey ahead to conquer this battle.”

The Baseball Hall of Fame calls Sandberg “one of the game’s best second basemen.”

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