Nationals Listening To Offers On Kyle Finnegan
2022/07/nationals-listening-to-offers-on-kyle-finnegan.htmlThat window means the Nationals aren't going to be as motivated to deal him this summer as they'll be for some of their rental players, but there's also little reason for general manager Mike Rizzo and his staff not to discuss him with other teams.
The Cubs Should Think About Selling High On Patrick Wisdom
2022/07/the-cubs-should-think-about-selling-high-on-patrick-wisdom.htmlInjuries opened a roster spot for him in May, and the Cubs eventually underwent a massive deadline selloff, trading away Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez.
Looking For A Match In A Juan Soto Trade
2022/07/juan-soto-trade-rumors-best-fits.htmlWe're only six weeks removed from Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo publicly declaring that he had no intention of trading star outfielder Juan Soto.
A Cheap And Controllable Catcher That Could Be Available At The Deadline
2022/07/a-cheap-and-controllable-catcher-that-could-be-available-at-the-deadline.htmlThere's always the chance of the Cubs working out an extension to keep him, but based on the way Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo were all dealt last year, it seems reasonable to expect that Contreras is following them out of town.
This Trade Candidate Is Peaking At The Right Time
2022/07/this-trade-candidate-is-peaking-at-the-right-time.html(Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has emphatically stated that Juan Soto will not be traded.)…
Nationals Exercise 2023 Options On Mike Rizzo, Dave Martinez
2022/07/nationals-exercise-2023-options-on-mike-rizzo-dave-martinez.htmlThe Nationals announced that they have exercised the 2023 contract options of both president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.
Yankees Exploring Market For Outfield Upgrades
2022/07/yankees-trade-rumors-outfield-joey-gallo-aaron-hicks.htmlAnthony Rizzo is the only current regular who bats left-handed in the Yanks' lineup.
Juan Soto Open To Extension Discussions With Nationals
2022/07/nationals-made-extension-offer-to-juan-soto-this-spring.htmlA potential ownership shakeup has led to some uncertainty for president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, each of whom are in the final guaranteed year of their contracts and have 2023 options that need to be decided upon next month.
Looking For A Match In A Willson Contreras Trade
2022/06/cubs-trade-rumors-willson-contreras-astros-mets-giants-rays.htmlThe Cubs looked like probable deadline sellers heading into the 2021 season, and Contreras' fate looked clear when Chicago sold off Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, among others.
Cubs Select Caleb Kilian, Option Mark Leiter Jr., DFA Conner Menez
2022/06/cubs-select-caleb-kilian-option-mark-leiter-jr-dfa-conner-menez.htmlHe's not the only one, but because Kilian was one of only two pitching prospects returned in the deals for Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Yu Darvish, and Javier Baez, his importance among the group of acquired prospects is somewhat bloated.
16 Impending Free Agents Off To Slow Starts At The Plate
2022/06/mlb-rumors-joey-gallo-yankees-carlos-santana-royals-adam-duvall-braves.htmlAnthony Rizzo had a massive April but is batting just .162/.274/.303 in his past 117 plate appearances.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo: “We Are Not Trading Juan Soto”
2022/06/juan-soto-trade-rumors-nationals-gm-mike-rizzo.htmlDespite the lack of an extension and dwindling club control, a trade of Soto hasn't stood out as particularly likely, and this morning, general manager Mike Rizzo made clear that he has no intention of moving Soto this season.
Yankees Sign Matt Carpenter To Major League Contract
2022/05/yankees-sign-matt-carpenter-to-major-league-contract.htmlThe Yankees have Anthony Rizzo at first base, but right-handed hitters Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu and Josh Donaldson seeing action at the other positions.
Yankees Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List
2022/05/yankees-place-giancarlo-stanton-on-injured-list.htmlAaron Judge is playing at an MVP-type pace through the season's first month and a half, with Stanton and Anthony Rizzo also offering middle-of-the-order caliber production.
Nationals Notes: Rizzo, Martinez, Soto, Ross, Strasburg
2022/05/nationals-notes-rizzo-martinez-soto-ross-strasburg.htmlThe Nationals hold 2023 club options on general manager Mike Rizzo and skipper Dave Martinez, as each is currently in the final guaranteed year of their contracts.
Cubs Notes: Contreras, Heuer, Howard
2022/05/cubs-notes-contreras-heuer-howard.htmlThe Cubs did this extend-or-trade dance last year with Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez, with all three of them eventually getting dealt before the deadline.
Nats’ Dave Martinez And Mike Rizzo In Final Guaranteed Contract Year
2022/05/nats-dave-martinez-and-mike-rizzo-in-final-guaranteed-contract-year.htmlNationals manager Dave Martinez and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo are each in the final guaranteed year of their respective contracts, according to a report from Jesse Dougherty and Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post.
Cubs Place Marcus Stroman On Injured List, Option Frank Schwindel
2022/05/cubs-place-marcus-stroman-on-injured-list-option-frank-schwindel.htmlSchwindel was claimed off waivers from the A's last July, and he took over regular first base duty for the Cubs after Anthony Rizzo was dealt to the Yankees prior to the trade deadline.
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians
2022/05/offseason-in-review-cleveland-guardians.htmlMeanwhile, Yankee-turned-Padre Luke Voit was traded for a modest return after the team re-signed Anthony Rizzo.
Offseason In Review: San Diego Padres
2022/04/offseason-in-review-san-diego-padres-12.htmlVoit looked like an odd man out in the Bronx after the Yankees re-signed Anthony Rizzo, and San Diego took a bounceback flier on a potential middle-of-the-order bat at first base/DH.
Padres Place Luke Voit On 10-Day IL, Recall Luis Campusano
2022/04/padres-place-luke-voit-on-10-day-il-recall-luis-campusano.htmlThe Yankees seemed to give up on considering Voit their everyday first baseman, acquiring Anthony Rizzo in a deadline deal last year and then re-signing him in the offseason.
Yankees Sign Derek Dietrich To Minor League Deal
2022/04/yankees-sign-derek-dietrich.htmlAnthony Rizzo and Marwin Gonzalez, both in the Majors, will see the lion's share of time at first base.
Latest On Nationals’ Extension Talks
2022/04/latest-on-nationals-extension-talks.htmlIt doesn't appear as though the Nationals have had any in-depth talks with Josh Bell about a long-term contract, as president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo told The Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty (Twitter links) that Juan Soto is still the top focus for an extension.
Nationals Select Strange-Gordon, Franco, Arano; Place Harris, Strasburg On IL
2022/04/nationals-select-strange-gordon-franco-arano-place-harris-strasburg-on-il.htmlNationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on 106.7 The Fan this week that Strasburg could return by the start of…
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2022/05/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-13.htmlAnthony Rizzo was good but unspectacular after being acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline, but New York liked the veteran's contributions enough to bring him back on a two-year, $32MM deal.
