Former Philadelphia Phillies manager and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg passed away on July 28, 2025, after a battle with prostate cancer, the Chicago Cubs and Sandberg's family announced Monday night. He was 65.
Sandberg, a 10-time All-Star with the Cubs known for his stellar combination of power, speed, and defense, was originally drafted by the Phillies in the 20th round of the 1978 Draft. He only played 13 games with the team before being shipped off to Chicago, where he spent the next 15 years as an anchor of the Cubs' lineup.