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Cubs Legend Shares Update Amid Prostate Cancer Battle

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jake Elman | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 11:02 AM ET

If all goes to plan, Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg intends to watch postseason games at Wrigley Field this fall.

The 65-year-old Sandberg issued a health update on Wednesday, roughly seven months after announcing that his prostate cancer had relapsed and spread to other organs. Sandberg said it’s been a “challenging few months,” and that he is undergoing treatment on a “regular basis.”

"While I am continuing to fight, I’m looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends,” Sandberg wrote on Instagram.

Sandberg added that he hasn’t been at Wrigley Field as much as he would’ve hoped thus far. The 10-time All-Star attended spring training as a guest instructor.

“I’m watching every game and am excited for the second half and to see Wrigley rocking like 1984!” Sandberg said.

Sandberg is widely considered one of the greatest players in Cubs history, batting .285 with 282 homers, 403 doubles, 1,061 RBIs, and a .795 OPS over 15 seasons. The 1984 NL MVP won nine Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers, and batted .385 in 39 postseason at-bats.

Sandberg’s 68.1 bWAR trails only Cap Anson (84.8) and Ron Santo (72.2) among Cubs players.

The current Cubs, meanwhile, entered the All-Star Break at 57-39. Chicago holds a one-game lead over the surging Brewers in the NL Central.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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