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- Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg 'continuing to fight' cancer</p>
<p>Field Level MediaJuly 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM</p>
<p>Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; L-R Billy Williams Lee Smith Ryne Sandberg, Ferguson Jenkins and Andre Dawson Sandberg, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images (David Banks-Imagn Images)</p>
<p>Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg said Wednesday he is "continuing to fight" cancer and is prioritizing time with those closest to him.</p>
<p>He posted a letter addressed to his fans and extended baseball family on Instagram.</p>
<p>"I wanted to share an update regarding my health," wrote Sandberg, 65. "It's been a challenging few months as I have been going through treatment on a regular basis.</p>
<p>"While I am continuing to fight, I'm looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends.</p>
<p>"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."</p>
<p>He threw out the first pitch, surrounded by fellow Cubs greats, before the team's home opener on April 4.</p>
<p>In January 2024, Sandberg announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, then last August announced he was cancer-free. In December, he said the cancer had recurred and spread and vowed to "continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this."</p>
<p>Sandberg spent 15 of his 16 major league seasons with the Cubs, along with 13 games at the start of his career for the Philadelphia Phillies (1981).</p>
<p>Sandberg was the 1984 National League MVP, when he batted a career-high .314 with a major league-leading 19 triples and 114 runs scored as well as 19 home runs, 84 RBIs and 32 stolen bases.</p>
<p>The second baseman also earned the second of his nine career Gold Glove awards that year. He was a 10-time All-Star selection and a seven-time Silver Slugger honoree, batting .285 with 282 home runs and 1,061 RBIs in his 2,164-game career.</p>
<p>Sandberg, who was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, also spent parts of three seasons (2013-15) as the Phillies' manager.</p>
<p>--Field Level Media</p>
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