Anthony Rizzo's Fight to Return to the World Series Despite Broken Fingers
5 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Rizzo's Fight to Return to the World Series Despite Broken Fingers

Associated Press  

Anthony Rizzo is still playing with two broken fingers on his right hand, but he is optimistic about his chances of participating in the New York Yankees' World Series run. Despite the injuries, he has shown resilience and adaptability, batting .429 and contributing significantly to the Yankees' offense. Rizzo's determination and spirit are an inspiration for his teammates and fans alike.

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Yankees star Anthony Rizzo RELEASED after World Series disaster
5 months ago

Yankees star Anthony Rizzo RELEASED after World Series disaster

Daily Mail  

The New York Yankees have declined their option on Anthony Rizzo after their World Series defeat to the LA Dodgers, the team has announced. New York Yankees have declined their option on Anthony Rizzo after their World Series defeat The Yankees have declined their 2025 club option for INF Anthony Rizzo. — New York Yankees November 2, 2024 The first …

How do the Yankees and Dodgers stack up? A World Series tale of the tape
5 months, 1 week ago

How do the Yankees and Dodgers stack up? A World Series tale of the tape

New York Times  

The Hollywood Walk of Fame won’t have anything on the number of stars that will take the field when the New York Yankees face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series starting Friday at Dodger Stadium. It’ll be Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts vs. Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Gerrit Cole. Hernández was acquired for October, …

Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo has 2 fractured fingers. How will team handle first base?
6 months ago

Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo has 2 fractured fingers. How will team handle first base?

New York Times  

NEW YORK — On-field microphones picked up audio of New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo cursing in agony after Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Ryan Borucki hit him on the right hand with an 88 mph slider. Fractured fingers won’t heal before the ALDS starts, so the Yankees must consider whether a compromised Rizzo is their best option at first base. …

Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. We’re in the dance.” The first AL team to wrap up a playoff spot, the Yankees moved five games ahead of second-place …

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo gets warm reception in return to Wrigley Field
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo gets warm reception in return to Wrigley Field

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The cheers started when Anthony Rizzo was introduced with the starting lineup for the New York Yankees. Rizzo was saluted with multiple standing ovations Friday in his first game back at Wrigley Field since the first baseman was traded by the Chicago Cubs to New York in July 2021. “Anyone who’s played here will say the same thing.” …

Anthony Rizzo set for return to Wrigley with Yankees 3 years after trade from Cubs
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Anthony Rizzo set for return to Wrigley with Yankees 3 years after trade from Cubs

Associated Press  

Anthony Rizzo doesn’t feel a sense of closure for his first trip to Wrigley Field since getting traded to the Yankees by the Cubs three years ago. New York’s first baseman isn’t sure he will ever need closure in Chicago after helping the Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years in 2016. The first championship for the …

Yankees activate Anthony Rizzo, keep Jasson Domínguez in Triple-A
7 months ago

Yankees activate Anthony Rizzo, keep Jasson Domínguez in Triple-A

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees activated Anthony Rizzo from the injured list after the first baseman missed more than two months with a fractured right forearm and made three other moves on Sunday as part of their roster expansion to 28 players that did not include the promotion of top prospect Jasson Domínguez. “As I’ve said for several …

Orioles hold off Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings after Gerrit Cole makes his season debut for New York
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Orioles hold off Yankees 7-6 in 10 innings after Gerrit Cole makes his season debut for New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cedric Mullins hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and scored on a throwing error to help the Baltimore Orioles hold off the New York Yankees 7-6 in a wild finish Wednesday night. You can give up the lead and continue to fight offensively, it shows a lot about our club.” New York ace Gerrit Cole …

Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo sounded forlorn, describing “another weird injury at first” that will sideline him until at least August. Rizzo estimated he won’t be able to resume baseball activities for at least four-to-five weeks, and the Yankees said he should be game-ready in eight weeks, though unsure whether that timetable was for a big league return or a …

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo leaves game with injury to right lower arm after collision
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo leaves game with injury to right lower arm after collision

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Sunday night’s game against Boston in the seventh inning after colliding with Red Sox pitcher Brennan Bernardino on a play at first and falling hard on his right arm. which is a low-grade X-Ray, was negative,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the 9-3 loss to the Red Sox. “But he’s in …

Anthony Rizzo OUT of Yankees vs Mariners after hurting his neck
1 year, 10 months ago

Anthony Rizzo OUT of Yankees vs Mariners after hurting his neck

Daily Mail  

Anthony Rizzo was held out of the New York Yankees' lineup Monday night against the host Seattle Mariners a day after injuring his neck. Rizzo, the Yankees' regular first baseman, was hurt in the sixth inning Sunday while making a catch at first base to successfully pick off San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. Rizzo later left the game …

Rizzo, Yankees agree to $40M, 2-year contract
2 years, 4 months ago

Rizzo, Yankees agree to $40M, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing Tuesday to a $40 million, two-year contract. Rizzo gets $17 million in each of the next two seasons, and the deal for the first baseman includes a $17 million team option for 2025 with a $6 million buyout. Rizzo had opted out of his previous contract with …

Rizzo’s 3 HRs, Judge’s B-day bash lift Yanks over O’s 12-8
2 years, 11 months ago

Rizzo’s 3 HRs, Judge’s B-day bash lift Yanks over O’s 12-8

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After 9 ½ seasons at Wrigley Field, Anthony Rizzo is finding his new confines plenty friendly. “I think he likes Yankee Stadium,” New York manager Aaron Boone said. “After tonight, I think it sealed it.” Rizzo lofted a trio of homers into Yankee Stadium’s short right-field porch, Aaron Judge connected on his birthday and Joey Gallo ended …

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract
3 years ago

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Anthony Rizzo was very happy to be back at spring training, and especially with the New York Yankees. “It’s just a great fit for trying to win a World Series, and that’s what it’s all about here.” Rizzo homered off Nestor Cortes Jr. on his third at-bat in a simulated game. We get along, most importantly off …

Anthony Rizzo homers again, Yankees overpower Orioles 10-3
3 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Rizzo homers again, Yankees overpower Orioles 10-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Recently acquired Anthony Rizzo homered again, DJ LeMahieu drove in four runs and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Wednesday night. ROYALS 9, WHITE SOX 1 CHICAGO — Salvador Pérez hit a two-run homer and Kansas City went deep four times to beat Chicago. BLUE JAYS 8, INDIANS 6 TORONTO — George Springer …

Yankees get Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo, cash for 2 minor leaguers
3 years, 8 months ago

Yankees get Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo, cash for 2 minor leaguers

Associated Press  

The New York Yankees acquired Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo for two minor leaguers Thursday in their second major trade this week for desperately needed left-handed bats. Chicago will pay the Yankees $5,652,403 as part of the trade, covering all but $202,435 of the remainder of Rizzo’s $16.5 million salary, which comes to a prorated share of the $570,500 …

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