Trea Turner Discusses Lack Of Extension Talks With Nationals
2021/08/trea-turner-discusses-lack-of-extension-talks-with-nationals.htmlLast week, Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo said talks were being held off due to a request from Turner and his CAA Sports representatives, as Turner's camp preferred to see how this winter's free agent shortstop class reset market expectations.
Yankees Nearly Traded Luke Voit Before Deadline
2021/08/yankees-nearly-traded-luke-voit-before-deadline.htmlHowever, the Yankees acquired Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline and already have a crowded designated hitter scene now that Joey Gallo has been added to an outfield mix that also includes Aaron Judge, Brett Gardner and Giancarlo Stanton.
Nationals Notes: Scherzer, Turner, Soto, Staff
2021/08/nationals-notes-scherzer-turner-soto-staff.htmlHowever, it doesn't seem as if talks got very far, according to Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.
Cubs’ Hoyer Discusses Lack Of Extensions For Core Players
2021/08/cubs-jed-hoyer-extensions-baez-rizzo-bryant.htmlKris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez have been the faces of the Cubs for a half decade now, but they now find themselves with the Giants, Yankees and Mets, respectively.
Where Do The Cubs Go From Here?
2021/08/cubs-future-willson-contreras-brennen-davis.htmlLast week's trades of Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Kris Bryant were painful for Cubs fans.
July Headlines: American League
2021/08/july-headlines-american-league.htmlThe Yankees added a pair of left-handed hitting sluggers (Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo) to their heavily right-handed lineup, picked up southpaw Andrew Heaney in a trade with the Angels, and also brought left-hander Joely Rodriguez from Texas as part of the Gallo trade.
Jed Hoyer Discusses Cubs’ Deadline Moves
2021/07/jed-hoyer-discusses-cubs-deadline-moves.htmlRather than seeing impending free agents like Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, or Anthony Rizzo all potentially leave for nothing this winter, the decision was made to move them at the deadline.
July Headlines: National League
2021/07/july-headlines-national-league.htmlAfter years of rumors, Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez were finally shipped out of town, along with Craig Kimbrel, Andrew Chafin, Ryan Tepera, Marisnick, and Trevor Williams.
Braves To Acquire Jorge Soler
2021/07/braves-to-acquire-jorge-soler.htmlOddly, he's one of six key members of the 2016 Cubs to be traded in the last few days, along with Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Jon Lester, and Kyle Schwarber.
Giants To Acquire Kris Bryant
2021/07/giants-to-acquire-kris-bryant.htmlThe Bryant trade was just one part of an extensive fire sale held by Cubs GM Jed Hoyer, who also traded Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Craig Kimbrel, Jake Marisnick, Trevor Williams, Joc Pederson, Ryan Tepera, and Andrew Chafin this month.
Mets Acquire Javier Baez, Trevor Williams
2021/07/mets-cubs-discussing-javier-baez.htmlThe Baez deal continues a Cubs fire sale that has already seen the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Craig Kimbrel, Ryan Tepera, and Joc Pederson all dealt.
Giants, Rockies Continue To Discuss Trevor Story
2021/07/rays-and-blue-jays-among-teams-pursuing-trevor-story.htmlThe Yankees, Brewers and White Sox have also all been tied to Story in the past but seem less likely…
Starlin Castro Suspended Thirty Games For Violation Of Domestic Violence Policy, Will Be Released By Nationals
2021/07/starlin-castro-suspended-thirty-games-for-violation-of-domestic-violence-policy-will-be-released-by-nationals.htmlNationals general manager Mike Rizzo strongly suggested afterwards that Castro wouldn't again play for the club.
Padres Acquire Daniel Hudson From Nationals
2021/07/padres-nationals-in-serious-discussions-on-potential-daniel-hudson-trade.htmlOnce GM Mike Rizzo and his staff embarked on the teardown, a Hudson deal became increasingly likely given his impending free agency.
Cubs Trade Anthony Rizzo To Yankees
2021/07/yankees-nearing-deal-to-acquire-anthony-rizzo.htmlIn a surprise move, the Yankees acquired three-time All-Star Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs this afternoon, both teams announced.
Yankees Shopping Luke Voit
2021/07/yankees-trade-rumors-luke-voit.htmlNewly acquired Anthony Rizzo is slotting in at first base over him for the remainder of the season, and the Yankees can look to add a shortstop this winter, moving Gleyber Torres to second base and DJ LeMahieu to first base.
Latest On Interest In Cubs’ Trade Chips
2021/07/latest-on-interest-in-cubs-trade-chips.htmlThe Red Sox "have at least had preliminary conversations " with the Cubs about first baseman Anthony Rizzo, ESPN.com's Jeff Passan reports, which seems like a natural fit considering how little production the Sox have received from the first base position this season.
Max Scherzer Open To Waiving No-Trade Rights
2021/07/max-scherzer-trade-rumors-nationals-10-and-5-rights.htmlThe Nationals, historically, do not operate as sellers under general manager Mike Rizzo.
Nats Receiving Strong Interest In Trea Turner
2021/07/nationals-trade-deadline-rumors-trea-turner.htmlJULY 26: It's been less than a week since Nationals GM Mike Rizzo spoke about how his team's play leading up to the deadline would determine whether the front office would operate as buyers or sellers.
Padres Discussing Eric Hosmer Trades
2021/07/padres-discussing-eric-hosmer-trades.htmlFirst baseman and impending free agent Anthony Rizzo seems destined to be traded, unless the team can work out an extension.
Latest On Max Scherzer
2021/07/max-scherzer-being-discussed-in-potential-trades.htmlHeyman makes no specific mention of the Nats' decision-makers, however, and even if GM Mike Rizzo were open to moving the future Hall of Famer, he'd still need to get the okay from owner Mark Lerner.
Mets, Phillies, Blue Jays Scouting Cubs/Diamondbacks
2021/07/mets-phillies-blue-jays-scouting-cubs-diamondbacks.htmlJavier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, and Zach Davies are the other veterans on expiring contracts, with Davies the most likely of the three to move.
Nationals’ GM: Upcoming Week Of Play To Determine Trade Deadline Plans
2021/07/nationals-gm-upcoming-week-of-play-to-determine-trade-deadline-plans.htmlSpeaking with reporters (including Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com and Maria Torres of the Athletic) before yesterday's game, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo acknowledged that the team's performance over the next week and a half will go a long way towards determining their course of action before the July 30 trade deadline.
Cubs Claim Frank Schwindel Off Waivers From Athletics
2021/07/cubs-claim-frank-schwindel-off-waivers-from-athletics.htmlAt the moment, the Cubs have first base spoken for in franchise icon Anthony Rizzo.
Nationals Have Interest In Kris Bryant
2021/07/nationals-trade-rumors-kris-bryant-cubs.htmlThat said, the Nationals haven't been shy about trying to make a playoff push when the opportunity presents itself under general manager Mike Rizzo.
