Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg dead at 65 after cancer battle

Baseball Hall of Fame infielder Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65, the Cubs announced Monday evening.

Sandberg was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2024, and had been battling the disease since.

He spent 15 of his 16 MLB seasons with the Cubs, and he earned All-Star nods in 10 consecutive seasons, from 1984-93.

He also earned nine consecutive Gold Gloves and seven Silver Sluggers, and won the National League MVP in 1984.