Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2024/10/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-13.htmlMike Rizzo has been leading baseball operations since 2009 and has held the dual title of president of baseball ops and general manager for more than a decade.
Latest On Anthony Rizzo
2024/09/anthony-rizzo-suffers-fractured-fingers-following-hit-by-pitch.htmlTODAY: The Yankees didn't place Rizzo on the injured list, instead optioning Scott Effross to Triple-A to call up Rice.
Cubs Recall Kevin Alcantara For MLB Debut
2024/09/cubs-recall-kevin-alcantara-for-mlb-debut.htmlThe 22-year-old was first acquired by the Cubs at the trade deadline in 2021 as the headliner going back to Chicago in the deal that sent longtime first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees alongside right-hander Alexander Vizcaino.
Nationals’ Rizzo On Offseason Spending, Rotation, CJ Abrams
2024/09/nationals-rumors-juan-soto-free-agent-spending-offseason-cj-abrams.htmlNationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo said recently that his club will be on the lookout for middle-of-the-order bats this offseason, in an effort to supplement a growing young core.
Rizzo: Nationals Looking For Middle-Of-The-Order Bats
2024/09/rizzo-nationals-looking-for-middle-of-the-order-bats.htmlLongtime general manager and baseball operations president Mike Rizzo chatted with MLB.com's Bill Ladson this week.
Previewing The 2024-25 Free Agent Class: First Base
2024/09/previewing-the-2024-25-free-agent-class-first-base.htmlThe Yankees are going to opt for a $6MM buyout in lieu of a $17MM option on Rizzo.
MLB Mailbag: Cardinals, Yankees, Mariners, Dodgers
2024/09/mlb-mailbag-cardinals-yankees-mariners-dodgers.htmlAnthony Rizzo is a good example.
Previewing Upcoming Club Option Decisions
2024/09/previewing-upcoming-club-option-decisions.htmlRizzo missed 63 games with the 2023 Yankees and turned in a roughly league-average performance at the plate.
Why The Nationals Could Pursue A Juan Soto Reunion
2024/09/juan-soto-rumors-nationals-reunion-free-agency.htmlMike Rizzo has been the Nats' president of baseball operations and general manager since being hired back in 2009, when Soto was 11 years old.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Rangers, Bichette, White Sox, Jordan Walker
2024/09/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-rangers-bichette-white-sox-jordan-walker.htmlRizzo, 35, has a $17MM club option with a $6MM buyout.
Yankees Outright Josh Maciejewski
2024/09/yankees-designate-josh-maciejewski-for-assignment.htmlThe move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Anthony Rizzo, whose activation from the 60-day IL was reported on yesterday.
Yankees To Activate Anthony Rizzo From 60-Day IL Tomorrow
2024/08/yankees-to-activate-anthony-rizzo-from-60-day-il-tomorrow.htmlIt appears likely that Rice's demotion to the minors is related to the impending return of veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the 60-day Injured List, as Brendan Kuty of The Athletic was among those to report that the Yankees are "likely" to activate Rizzo from the IL tomorrow.
Reds Select Casey Kelly
2024/08/reds-select-casey-kelly.htmlKelly was packaged with Anthony Rizzo in the deal that brought Adrian Gonzalez to Boston from San Diego, and Kelly's pedigree as a top pitching prospect helped him to reach the majors during just his second year in the Padres organization.
The Opener: Mariners, Buxton, Yankees
2024/08/the-opener-mariners-buxton-yankees.htmlThe news ought to provide a facelift for the club's struggling infield mix, and more reinforcements are on the way with both Jon Berti and Anthony Rizzo set to begin rehab assignments amid lengthy stays on the injured list this year.
Yankees Reinstate Jazz Chisholm
2024/08/yankees-to-reinstate-jazz-chisholm.htmlAnthony Rizzo and Jon Berti are each scheduled to begin rehab assignments in the next few days (per the MLB.com injury tracker).
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Nationals, Cardinals, Cubs, Ray
2024/08/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-nationals-cardinals-cubs-ray.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo has said he made three offers to Soto within a year, and none of them were countered.
Reds Sign Casey Kelly To Minor League Deal
2024/08/reds-sign-casey-kelly-to-minor-league-deal.htmlIncluded alongside Anthony Rizzo in the trade that brought Adrian Gonzalez to Boston, the righty was a consensus top-30 prospect in the sport prior to his big league debut with the Padres in 2012.
Yankees, Pirates, Astros In The Mix For Yandy Diaz
2024/07/yankees-trade-rumors-yandy-diaz-rays.htmlAdding some infield help makes good sense for the Yankees, who have Anthony Rizzo on the injured list while veterans Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu have struggled throughout the season.
Yankees Interested In Tommy Edman
2024/07/yankees-interested-in-tommy-edman.htmlEdman could also pair with Chisholm to offer some additional certainty to the Yankees headed into a 2025 season where Soto, Torres, Verdugo, and potentially Anthony Rizzo could all be ticketed for free agency, leaving plenty of holes to fill in the Bronx.
Yankees Designate J.D. Davis For Assignment
2024/07/yankees-designate-j-d-davis-for-assignment.htmlA move to the Bronx seemed to suggest he could find more playing time going forward amid injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo, but haven't turned out that way as he's appeared in just seven games with the club over the past month and has hit an anemic .105/.227/.158 in that limited playing time.
Latest On Yankees’ Deadline Plans
2024/07/latest-on-yankees-deadline-plans.htmlBen Rice has held his own at first base in place of the injured Anthony Rizzo, and Anthony Volpe appears certain to continue getting everyday reps at shortstop, but third base appears to be a clear hole for the club.
Yankees Acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr.
2024/07/yankees-marlins-in-deep-talks-about-jazz-chisholm-trade.htmlDavis, and perhaps Anthony Rizzo all depart for free agency following the 2024 campaign, adding Chisholm to the lineup as a long-term building block alongside sluggers Judge and Giancarlo Stanton as well as youngsters Wells, Anthony Volpe, and Ben Rice offers the Yankees the ability to decide Chisholm's long-term home on the diamond based on both his defensive performance and the needs of the roster surrounding him in an offseason where re-signing Soto figures to be the top priority.
Yankees Interested In Jonathan India
2024/07/yankees-interested-in-jonathan-india.htmlBen Rice is doing a passable job covering for the injured Anthony Rizzo at first base, but both second baseman Gleyber Torres and shortstop Anthony Volpe have been subpar at the plate this year.
Nationals Notes: Thomas, Finnegan, Cavalli
2024/07/nationals-notes-thomas-finnegan-cavalli.htmlNationals GM Mike Rizzo spoke to reporters, including Bobby Blanco of MASN, yesterday for the first time since the club shipped right-hander Hunter Harvey to the Royals in exchange for third base prospect Cayden Wallace and the 39th selection in the 2024 draft.
Nationals’ Josiah Gray Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
2024/07/nationals-josiah-gray-ucl-surgery.htmlWith Gray now on the shelf, that'll only add further motivation for longtime baseball ops leader Mike Rizzo to add some rotation help in the winter (or perhaps to nab a near-MLB-ready arm at this month's July 30 trade deadline).
