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Ryne Sandberg resigns as Philadelphia Phillies manager

FILE - In this June 14, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Sandberg resigned as manager of the baseball club on Friday, June 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) FILE - In this June 14, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Sandberg resigned as manager of the baseball club on Friday, June 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

By Associated Press June 26, 2015 1 min read

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Ryne Sandberg has resigned as Phillies manager in his third season as Philadelphia struggles with the worst record in baseball.

Sandberg quit Friday with a 119-159 career record over parts of three seasons leading Philadelphia. His only full season was in 2014, when the Phillies finished with a 73-89 record.

The 55-year-old is a Hall of Fame second baseman with the Cubs. Philadelphia was his first management job.

Philadelphia had low expectations this season, with little to no chance of contending and big challenges surrounding moving high priced players like pitcher Cole Hamels and first baseman Ryan Howard.