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Cubs fans here in Chicago and baseball fans around the country will remember Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Friday.

Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate.

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Sandberg died in late July, with the team preparing to host a tribute to him on Friday at the Friendly Confines.

We have a short slate of MLB games set to take place today as teams either wrap up their mid-week series or settle in for an extended series this weekend. Even

A funeral will be held on Friday for Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m.

Sandberg, who played 15 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, died July 28 at age 65 after battling metastatic prostate cancer.

Ryne Sandberg, the Chicago Cubs' Hall of Fame second baseman player, funeral services have been announced by the team.The private funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 22, with fans given an opportunity to pay tribute to

The Chicago Cubs have needed a lift. The Cubs started the first game of the Tuesday doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers nine games back in the National League Central. The Cubs were four up on Cincinnati, who is looking to grab one of the final three wildcard spots.