The power-hitting duo of Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo became known as "Bryzzo," as they helped the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years back in 2016.
Back in February, veteran first baseman and free agent Anthony Rizzo expressed a desire to continue his playing career.
After the devastating news of Triston Casas suffering a ruptured patellar tendon and being out for the remainder of the 2025 season, the Boston Red Sox are now in the market for a new first baseman. Casas was not having the best season through 29 games, hitting just .182 with six extra-base hits and a low OPS+ of just 64.
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Former Chicago Cubs fan favorite first baseman Anthony Rizzo most recently played for the New York Yankees, where he struggled mightily over the past year and a half.
Heading into the offseason, one of the positions that the New York Yankees knew they had to address was first base. They have received some excellent production from Anthony Rizzo earlier in his tenure with the franchise, but injuries led to a sharp decline in his performance on the field.
Former Chicago Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo remains without a team, which some might find surprising. However, Rizzo isn't the same player he once was, and as a result, no team in Major League Baseball wants the 35-year-old.
The New York Yankees have got off to an excellent start offensively this season, and a big reason why is because of the upgrades they made to their lineup in the offseason.
Former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo would be welcomed back with open arms if the Cubs ever considered a reunion. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be anything close to what Rizzo once did, but he'd be a nice player in the locker room.
Many years ago, Anthony Rizzo was one of the top first basemen in Major League Baseball.
As the 2025 regular season begins (state side) on Thursday, it's surprising to look at major league rosters and not see either of J.D. Martinez or Anthony Rizzo on one.
Opening Day is just four days away but that doesn't mean that we are anywhere near done seeing moves being made across the league. Over the next few days there will be a flurry of moves made.
The New York Yankees may have found their answer at designated hitter while Giancarlo Stanton recovers. The Yankees' injury woes started before Opening Day, dealing a major blow to their roster.
There are few Chicago Cubs players who have captured the hearts of the fans more than Anthony Rizzo did during his time with the organization. Even after not playing for the Cubs since the 2021 season, fans in Chicago love the former star slugger.
First baseman Anthony Rizzo, 35, has yet to find a match in free agency. After a down year at the plate, largely due to injuries, the New York Yankees declined his $17 million club option for 2025 in November.
The Chicago Cubs have a long list of legendary figures who’ve made their mark with the franchise. Few, however, have made as deep a mark as Anthony Rizzo.
Anthony Rizzo remains hopeful of finding a landing spot for the upcoming season.
On December 21, the New York Yankees announced that they had signed 2022 NL MVP and former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million deal.
The New York Yankees declined the $17 million club option for 2025 for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, the team announced Saturday. Rizzo, 35, will enter free agency after a trying season that saw him set full-season career-lows for homers (eight), RBIs (35) and OPS (.637).
The Yankees announced that they had declined their 2025 club option on Anthony Rizzo, and the veteran first baseman is now a free agent.
It's been a tough couple of weeks for Anthony Rizzo, who has been battling through multiple fractured fingers all October long. Still, the New York Yankees first baseman played through the injuries in the ALCS, and to great effect as well.
The New York Yankees are just two wins from their first World Series appearance in 15 years, but that doesn't mean they're playing flawless baseball.
Following an up-and-down regular season, the New York Yankees are rolling in October. What’s the difference? Other than the hot hitting of Giancarlo Stanton, a few key decisions by Aaron Boone have driven the Bombers’ success so far.
Just two weeks and a couple of days since getting hurt, Rizzo is in the lineup for the first game of the ALCS.
The New York Yankees are missing a key veteran in Anthony Rizzo as they begin their march to a 28th championship. The 35-year-old first baseman is still contributing to his team’s success by mentoring his replacements.
He broke two fingers on his right hand when he was hit by a pitch late in the regular season.
The New York Yankees are likely to be down at least one key player for the American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals.
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo sustained a fractured finger on his right hand during Saturday's 9-4 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
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