Cubs great Ryne Sandberg reveals cancer diagnosis

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Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg revealed Monday he has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Sandberg made the revelation on Instagram and included pictures of himself and his family.

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Ryne Sandberg revealed that he has metastatic prostate cancer. (Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

"To my Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, extended Baseball Family, the city of Chicago, and all my loyal fans, I want to share some personal news," Sandberg’s statement reads. "Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer."

"I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical care team, and our dear friends. We will continue to be positive, strong and fight to beat this. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family."

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Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg was a National League MVP, 10-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove Award winner as a second baseman during his career. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Sandberg was a National League MVP, 10-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove Award winner as a second baseman. He won the MVP in 1984 with a .314 batting average and 19 home runs. He led the majors with 19 triples. It was also the first time he made the All-Star Game.

For his career, Sandberg hit .285 with a .795 OPS and 282 home runs.

After playing 15 seasons for the Cubs and one for the Philadelphia Phillies, Sandberg