Cubs Will Reportedly Try Again On Rizzo, Baez Extensions Before Exploring Trades
2021/07/cubs-trade-rumors-javier-baez-anthony-rizzo-extensions-kris-bryant.htmlThe Cubs have already traded Joc Pederson to the Braves and are expected to continue selling veteran players in the two weeks leading up to the deadline, but they'll first take one last effort at hammering out contract extensions with shortstop Javier Baez and first baseman Anthony Rizzo, reports MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter).
Braves Acquire Joc Pederson From Cubs
2021/07/braves-acquire-joc-pederson-from-cubs.htmlAs a rental player, Pederson was a natural trade chip to be moved, and speculation has swirled for months that such impending free agents (and franchise cornerstones) such as Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, and Anthony Rizzo could be on the move by July 30.
Top 60 Trade Candidates
2021/07/top-60-mlb-trade-candidates-trade-deadlnie.htmlMax Scherzer, RHP: The Nationals are 1-5 since GM Mike Rizzo said his team's upcoming play would determine his deadline approach, including a sweep at the hands of the Orioles and a crushing walk-off loss to one of the teams they're directly chasing in the NL East: the Phillies.
Cubs’ Recent Losing Streak Changes Trade Deadline Outlook
2021/07/cubs-recent-losing-streak-changes-trade-deadline-outlook.htmlThree of their highest-profile players -- Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo -- are all slated to hit free agency at the end of the season.
The Cubs’ Deadline Dilemma
2021/06/cubs-trade-deadline-rumors-buyers-sellers-kris-bryant.htmlWith Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo set to become free agents after extension talks failed to bear fruit, a retooling of some extent appeared nigh.
Boras On Scherzer Trade Speculation
2021/06/boras-scherzer-wouldnt-waive-no-trade-rights-without-extension.htmlBarring a dramatic drop-off over the next couple weeks, general manager Mike Rizzo and the rest of the front office…
Mike Rizzo, Clayton Kershaw Weigh In On Scherzer/Girardi Debacle
2021/06/max-scherzer-joe-girardi-foreign-substance-checks-mlb.htmlWashington general manager Mike Rizzo pulled no punches this morning when calling out Girardi during a weekly radio appearance.
Nationals Activate Max Scherzer, Place Kyle Finnegan On Injured List
2021/06/nats-activate-max-scherzer-kyle-finnegan-injured-list.htmlFellow veteran Jon Lester and righties Erick Fedde and Joe Ross round out the Washington starting staff at the moment,…
2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2021/06/2021-22-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings-3.htmlThere are others who fall somewhere in-between, having a solid but not spectacular year, like Anthony Rizzo, Avisail Garcia, Zack…
Cubs’ David Bote Suffers Separated Shoulder
2021/05/cubs-david-bote-suffers-separated-shoulder.htmlRegardless, it represents yet another hit to a Cubs infield that has lost Matt Duffy and Nico Hoerner to the IL within the last week, and Anthony Rizzo has also missed four games in a row due to a bad back.
Hoyer: No Current Extension Talks With Cubs’ Core Players
2021/05/hoyer-no-current-extension-talks-with-cubs-core-players.htmlAnthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez are all slated to become free agents at season's end, while catcher Willson Contreras hits the market following the 2022 season.
Top 40 MLB Trade Candidates: Early June Edition
2021/06/top-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-rumors.htmlCubs: Zach Davies, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras…
Amir Garrett Receives 7-Game Suspension
2021/05/amir-garrett-receives-7-game-suspension.htmlAs video shows (via MLB.com), Garrett was quite animated after striking out Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
MLBTR Poll: Will Nationals Trade Max Scherzer This Summer?
2021/04/mlbtr-poll-will-nationals-trade-max-scherzer-this-summer.htmlThe Nats have ample time to get on track (they have won two in a row), but what if they aren't in contention around the July 30 trade deadline? Would general manager Mike Rizzo sell off any notable pieces? If Rizzo would be willing to do so (his in-season trade history suggests he wouldn't be), he'd have a coveted trade chip in pending free agent and three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Soto, Harris, Marlins, Garrett, Hernandez
2021/04/nl-east-notes-nationals-soto-harris-marlins-garrett-hernandez.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo told reporters this week, however, that he doesn't expect either to be a long-term issue (link via Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington).
Latest On Cubs, Javier Baez
2021/04/latest-on-cubs-javier-baez.htmlAPRIL 18: The status of extension talks between the Cubs and each of Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo has been one of the biggest stories surrounding the team over the past couple years.
Cubs’ Ryan Tepera Receives 3-Game Suspension
2021/04/cubs-ryan-tepera-receives-3-game-suspension.htmlWoodruff exchanged words with Tepera and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo after Tepera threw behind him (video here via MLB.com).
2021-22 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2021/04/2021-22-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings-2.htmlAside from the aforementioned Gausman and Stroman, Max Scherzer, Lance Lynn, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, and Eduardo Rodriguez remain on…
Latest On Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez
2021/04/cubs-rumors-anthony-rizzo-extension-javier-baez.htmlThe Cubs entered Spring Training hopeful of securing long-term contracts with multiple pending free agents but weren't able to come to terms with any of Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez or Kris Bryant.
Nationals To Begin Season On Tuesday
2021/04/latest-on-nationals-covid-19-situation.htmlThe Nats have yet to hold a full-team workout, and Rizzo told Dougherty and other reporters that he was "concerned" about the possibility of playing after "a very, very short workout schedule before" Monday's game begins.
Nationals-Mets Series Postponed
2021/04/nationals-mets-series-postponed-covid.html12:16pm: Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo tells reporters that the fourth suspected positive has indeed been confirmed (Twitter links via Jesse Dougherty and Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post).
Latest On Nationals’ Covid-19 Testing
2021/04/mets-nationals-postponed-covid-19.html4:55pm: Three Nationals players have tested positive, and the Nats are awaiting another test from a player that is likely positive, Rizzo told Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic and other reporters (Twitter link).
Nationals’ Opening Day Roster Will Be Impacted Following Positive Covid-19 Test
2021/03/nationals-opening-day-roster-will-be-impacted-following-positive-covid-19-test.htmlOn the eve of Opening Day, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo announced to reporters that his club had a positive Covid-19 test that will impact the Opening Day roster (Twitter links via MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman).
Jed Hoyer “Very Confident” Cubs Will Extend Anthony Rizzo
2021/03/extension-talks-stall-between-anthony-rizzo-cubs.htmlMARCH 31: President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the Cubs are still "very confident" they will extend Rizzo, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago tweets.
Latest On Cubs’ Extension Talks
2021/03/latest-on-cubs-extension-talks.htmlWith Opening Day looming on Thursday, it doesn't appear that the Cubs will have any contract extensions finalized with Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, or Kris Bryant prior to their first game, according to both NBC Sports Chicago's David Kaplan and ESPN.com's Jesse Rogers.
