Chicago Cubs' Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg sends a heartfelt message and update on his health to Cubs' fans amid his battle with prostate cancer.
Cubs' Ryne Sandberg Sends Heartfelt Message to Chicago Fans Amid Cancer Battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Chicago Cubs' Hall of Famer and fan favorite Ryne Sandberg has been battling prostate cancer for nearly a year and a half now. Sandberg announced that he was diagnosed with cancer in January 2024.
In August of 2024, Sandberg announced that he was cancer-free. But in December, it returned and spread. The Cubs' legend has been undergoing treatments ever since, but that hasn't stopped him from watching his Cubs play.
Wednesday morning, Sandberg took to Instagram to provide an update on his health and a thank you for the support from Cubs fans.
"To all my Fans and extended baseball Family –I wanted to share an update regarding my health. It’s been a challenging few months as I have been going through 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. 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!Thank you for all the messages of support. Go Cubs!-Ryne Sandberg"
Despite being unable to attend as many games at Wrigley Field, Sandberg made it to Cubs Convention and the spring training facility earlier this year.
At Cubs Convention, Sandberg sent another heartfelt message to the Chicago faithful.
"I felt it at the statue, and I felt it (Friday night). It was heartfelt," Sandberg said. "It was the best medicine I could think of."
At Cubs Convention, Ryne Sandberg said Cubs fans are the best medicine ♥️
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 16, 2025
We're all behind you, Ryno #RynoStrongpic.twitter.com/UE5xzENmaS
In June of 2024, five months after Sandberg's original cancer diagnosis and two months before he was announced cancer-free, the Cubs unveiled a statue of Sandberg outside Wrigley Field. Sandberg joined fellow Cubs' greats Fergie Jenkins, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo, who were honored at Gallagher Way.
Sandberg played 15 seasons in Chicago, earning 10 All-Star appearances, nine Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers, an MVP award, and a Home Run Derby championship. The Cubs' legend truly did it all and was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, the same year the Cubs retired his No. 23 jersey.
As the Cubs sit in first place in the NL Central with the second-best record in the National League at the All-Star break, they've certainly delivered for their Hall of Famer as he faces his battle with cancer.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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