“Hall of Famer and Cubs stalwart Ryne Sandberg wasn’t just a great baseball player – he was a class act who never cheated the game,” Obama posted on X. “Everyone in Chicago — including White Sox fans — will miss him deeply.”

Here's a snippet of reactions from across the baseball world following the news of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg's passing on Monday.

Chicago Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died this week at the age of 65 after a battle with prostate cancer. Once his death was announced on Monday night, his fellow Hall of Famers, and the rest of the baseball community, took time to react and reflect.