Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg gives health update during ‘challenging’ cancer fight

Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is still battling cancer.

More than a year and a half after his initial diagnosis, Sandberg posted an update about his “challenging” fight with prostate cancer to his Instagram on Wednesday.

“It’s been a challenging few months as I have been going through treatment on a regular basis,” the 65-year-old wrote. “While I am continuing to fight, I’m looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends.”

Sandberg revealed his diagnosis in January 2024 before announcing that he was cancer-free several months later in August.

But by December 2024, the cancer had not only returned, but had spread to other organs.

“This means that I’m back to more intensive treatment,” the former infielder said in December. “We will continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for me and my family.”

While the battle has continued, Sandberg made an appearance at Wrigley Field in April when he threw out the first pitch for the Cubs’ home opener.

The Cubs have kept Sandberg entertained in the meantime, as the team boasts a 57-39 record, leading the National League Central and only trailing the 58-39 Dodgers for the best record in the NL.

“I haven’t been to Wrigley Field as much as I hoped in the first half but I’m watching every game and am excited for the second half and to see Wrigley rocking like 1984!” Sandberg wrote in his post on Wednesday.

Aside from 13 games with the Phillies in his rookie season, Sandberg played his entire 16-year career with the Cubs.

In 1984, the second baseman won the NL MVP award with his .314 batting average, 19 home runs and 84 RBIs. He also led MLB in triples (19) and runs scored (19) and was tops in the NL in WAR (8.5).

Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove recipient and seven-time Silver Slugger.

The legend was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

“Thank you for all the messages of support,” Sandberg concluded in his Instagram post. “Go Cubs!”