
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has confirmed that his prostate cancer has returned, just months after he was declared cancer-free in 2024. The 65-year-old baseball icon shared the update through social media in July 2025, revealing that the disease has metastasised and that he is currently undergoing intensive treatment. The former Chicago Cubs star said the past several months had been 'challenging', but expressed gratitude for continued support from his family, fans, and the baseball community.