The San Diego Padres have a roster full of superstars. Although they already possess some playoff experience, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has been on the hunt for seasoned veterans who can provide leadership on the field.
Back in February, veteran first baseman and free agent Anthony Rizzo expressed a desire to continue his playing career.
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.
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
The New York Yankees knew they needed to upgrade first base. Anthony Rizzo, who was solid in 2021 after being acquired at the trade deadline during that year, became a shell of himself following a dominant showing in 2022 when he bashed 32 homers and had 75 RBI to go along with an OPS+ that was 30 points above the league average.
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.
Losing Juan Soto is going to hurt the Yankees‘ offense, when you see a generational player leave your franchise it will almost always lower the team’s chances of winning both short-term and long-term.
A former New York Yankees star is still looking for a job but may be willing to walk away if it's not the right fit or price for him. Despite the last two seasons being filled with both injuries and poor production from Anthony Rizzo, the three-time All-Star says he does not want to retire.
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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