Sandberg happy to tag along with Cubs’ ride

CHICAGO — Count Ryne Sandberg as one of dozens of former Cubs who are reveling in this year’s club getting to do something they never did during their playing careers — play in the World Series.

Sandberg, who played in the postseason with the Cubs in 1984 and ’89 and is currently working for them as an ambassador in their front office, has been with the club throughout its October run. Sandberg, like many past Cubs standouts, sounded like a typical fan when talking about attending World Series games at Wrigley Field this week.

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“Experiencing this is this capacity is off the charts for me,” Sandberg said before Game 5.

Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25   CLE 6, CHC 0 Gm 2 Oct. 26   CHC 5, CLE 1 Gm 3 Oct. 28   CLE 1, CHC 0 Gm 4 Oct. 29   CLE 7, CHC 2 Gm 5 Oct. 30 CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 6 Nov. 1 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX *Gm 7 Nov. 2 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX * If necessary | All times listed ET • World Series coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Indians

Sandberg is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, won the National League MVP Award in 1984 and is considered one of …

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