Previewing The 2022-23 Free Agent Class: First Basemen
2022/09/previewing-the-2022-23-free-agent-class-first-basemen.htmlRizzo signed a two-year, $32MM guarantee with the Yankees last offseason.
NL Notes: Cubs, Nationals, Marlins
2022/09/nl-notes-cubs-nationals-marlins.htmlThe Cubs have been searching for Anthony Rizzo's heir, and they might have found it, reports Patrick Mooney of the Athletic.
Yankees Activate Anthony Rizzo From 10-Day Injured List
2022/09/yankees-activate-anthony-rizzo.htmlThe Yankees announced that they have activated first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the injured list, with outfielder Estevan Florial optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
AL East Notes: Montas, Rizzo, Kirk, Mountcastle, Red Sox
2022/09/al-east-notes-montas-rizzo-kirk-mountcastle-red-sox.htmlIn better injury news for the Yankees, Anthony Rizzo is tentatively slated to return to the lineup on Sunday, The Athletic's Chris Kirschner tweets.
Yankees Notes: LeMahieu, Rizzo, Cabrera, Bader, Pitching Staff
2022/09/yankees-notes-rizzo-cabrera-bader-pitching-staff.htmlFirst baseman Anthony Rizzo has been out of action for over a week now but seems to be trending towards a return to baseball activities.
Yankees Designate Ronald Guzmán For Assignment
2022/09/yankees-designate-ronald-guzman-for-assignment.htmlGuzman, 27, was just selected to the roster a few days ago to give the Yanks another option at first base when Anthony Rizzo went on the injured list.
Yankees Place DJ LeMahieu On Injured List
2022/09/yankees-place-dj-lemahieu-on-injured-list-2.htmlNew York also just lost Anthony Rizzo to the IL, though, leaving them particularly short-handed on the infield.
Yankees Designate Luke Bard For Assignment
2022/09/yankees-dfa-luke-bard.html11:43AM: The Yankees have made their host of moves official, including Rizzo's IL placement, Bard's DFA, and Guzman's selection to the active roster.
Yankees To Place Anthony Rizzo On IL, Select Ronald Guzmán
2022/09/yankees-to-place-anthony-rizzo-on-il-select-ronald-guzman.htmlThe Yankees were rained out today but will place first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list prior to tomorrow's doubleheader, per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, relaying word from manager Aaron Boone.
The Rangers’ Breakout Slugger
2022/09/rangers-nathaniel-lowe-breakout-slugger.htmlHis 141 wRC+ mark against lefties over the past two seasons is 26th among qualified hitters and trails only Matt Olson, Yordan Alvarez and Anthony Rizzo for the top mark among left-handed hitters in that time.
AL Notes: Rizzo, Aguilar, Guardians, Pagan, Rangers, Heim, Huff
2022/09/al-notes-rizzo-aguilar-guardians-pagan-rangers-heim-huff.htmlAnthony Rizzo has been dealing with back problems for much of the season, and the Yankees first baseman received an epidural on Thursday that will sideline him for the next few games.
Previewing Upcoming Opt-Out Decisions And Player Options
2022/08/previewing-upcoming-opt-out-decisions-and-player-options.htmlRizzo's market last offseason seemed a bit underwhelming.
Forecasting The 2022-23 Qualifying Offers: Position Players
2022/08/forecasting-the-2022-23-qualifying-offers-position-players.htmlRizzo's two-year, $32MM free agent deal with the Yankees includes an opt-out clause after this season, and it would seem like the first baseman (who just turned 33 earlier this week) will indeed test the open market again.
Active MLB Players Who Have Received A Qualifying Offer
2022/11/active-mlb-players-who-have-received-a-qualifying-offer-2.htmlAnthony Rizzo…
A.J. Preller, Mike Rizzo Discuss Juan Soto Trade
2022/08/a-j-preller-mike-rizzo-discuss-juan-soto-trade.htmlA Soto trade seemed unfathomable around a month before the deadline, with Washington general manager Mike Rizzo flatly stating the club wouldn't deal him.
Matt Carpenter Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Foot Fracture
2022/08/matt-carpenter-suffers-foot-fracture.htmlFirst baseman Anthony Rizzo has dealt with a nagging back issue in recent days, although he's not required a stint…
Cubs To Release Jason Heyward At End Of Season
2022/08/hoyer-heyward-will-not-be-with-cubs-in-2023.htmlOver the span of his contract, the Cubs shut their competitive window and entered another rebuild phase, with Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and other faces of their championship team sent elsewhere.
Deadline Recap: National League
2022/08/mlb-trade-deadline-recap-national-league.htmlWashington: The departure of generational talent Juan Soto from a team that went from a World Series title to cellar-dwelling in a flash makes yesterday a sour day for Nats fans, but the haul Mike Rizzo pulled back in return for Soto (and first baseman Josh Bell) could portend much sweeter days ahead.
Cubs Aren’t Trading Willson Contreras, Ian Happ
2022/08/cubs-arent-trading-willson-contreras-ian-happ.htmlAnthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez) at last year's deadline, it seemed like a sure bet that Contreras would follow suit this season.
Padres Acquire Juan Soto, Josh Bell; C.J. Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Luke Voit Among Six Players Back To Nationals
2022/08/report-padres-on-the-verge-of-acquiring-juan-soto.htmlThat remained the case just two months ago, when Washington general manager Mike Rizzo flatly declared the club was "not trading" Soto.
Latest On Juan Soto’s Trade Market
2022/07/latest-on-juan-sotos-trade-market.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo has confirmed that Washington made a 15-year, $440MM proposal that Soto rejected a few weeks ago.
Latest On Cardinals’ Pursuit Of Juan Soto
2022/07/latest-on-cardinals-pursuit-of-juan-soto.htmlLouis would surely have to additionally include multiple young players (one or more likely from the aforementioned group of top 100 talents in the system) to convince Washington general manager Mike Rizzo to pull the trigger.
Rizzo: Nationals Won’t “Dilute” Trade Returns By Attaching Bad Contracts
2022/07/nationals-trade-rumors-juan-soto-patrick-corbin.html(Stephen Strasburg's name was also a popular source of speculation, but he has full no-trade protection, making that scenario even less likely.) In his weekly radio appearance on 106.7 FM's "The Sports Junkies," Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo plainly stated that he will not water down his return for any player, Soto or otherwise, by insisting that a trade partner take on an undesirable contract (link to full audio of the 21-minute interview).
Brewers Among Teams Interested In Josh Bell
2022/07/brewers-trade-rumors-josh-bell-nationals.htmlGetting a Bell deal completed in the near future would give Washington general manager Mike Rizzo additional time to focus on the deluge of trade interest he's receiving in star outfielder Juan Soto.
Latest On Juan Soto Trade Talks
2022/07/latest-on-juan-soto-trade-talks.htmlSo long as the possibility of a deal remains viable, teams will continue to check in with Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo.
