Ryne Sandberg played second base and spent 15-years with the Chicago Cubs. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 and the team retired his number 23 jersey that same year. The Chicago Cubs will now honor Sandberg for the rest of the season with a special jersey patch.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia (left) and catcher Reese McGuire celebrate after closing out the Colorado Rockies for a victory at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 26, 2025.

The Hall of Famer had been battling cancer and recently announced he was persisting through 'a challenging few months' of treatment.

MLB dignitaries will come to Chicago in early August to announce the Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game.

Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, center, celebrates a 2-0 win over the Reds on May 31, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)