Nationals, GM Mike Rizzo Agree To Three-Year Extension
2020/09/nationals-gm-mike-rizzo-agree-to-extension.htmlThe Nationals have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Mike Rizzo, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Nationals “Looking To Buy”
2020/08/nationals-looking-to-buy.htmlGM Mike Rizzo expressed comfort with his starting pitching depth - even sans Stephen Strasburg - on a call with reporters over a week ago, but that hardly rules out the pursuit of a starting pitcher.
Cubs Acquire Jose Martinez From Rays
2020/08/cubs-to-acquire-jose-martinez.htmlHe played a little bit of first base in Tampa but will obviously be seen almost exclusively as a DH in Chicago, where Anthony Rizzo has first locked down.
NL East Notes: Phillies, Robertson, Nationals, Braves, Musgrove
2020/08/nl-east-notes-phillies-robertson-nationals-braves-musgrove.htmlTheoretically, the Nats could look to move veterans like Kurt Suzuki, Adam Eaton, Asdrubal Cabrera, or Eric Thames, but Heyman reports that GM Mike Rizzo is more likely to add than subtract.
Blue Jays Acquire Daniel Vogelbach
2020/08/blue-jays-acquire-daniel-vogelbach.htmlA second-round pick for the Cubs in the 2011 draft, Vogelbach was a blocked prospect behind Anthony Rizzo in Chicago, and he was sent to the M's as part of the July 2016 trade that brought Mike Montgomery to the Cubs.
Mike Rizzo On Nationals’ Deadline Plans
2020/08/mike-rizzo-on-nationals-deadline-plans-2.htmlThe Nationals "are still assessing what we have and the deadline," GM Mike Rizzo told reporters (including the Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty and MASNsports.com's Byron Kerr) today about the club's plans heading towards August 31.
Quick Hits: Yankees, Chapman, Rays, Morton, Nationals, Rizzo, Martinez
2020/08/quick-hits-yankees-chapman-rays-morton-nationals-rizzo-martinez.htmlThe Washington Nationals aren't any closer to coming to terms on an extension either for manager Dave Martinez or GM Mike Rizzo, per Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post (Twitter links).
Juan Soto Tests Positive For COVID-19
2020/07/juan-soto-tests-positive-covid-19-nationals.html1:35pm: General manager Mike Rizzo confirmed to reporters that Soto has tested positive, though thankfully, Soto is asymptomatic (Twitter link via Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com).
Injury Notes: Rendon, Altuve, Hamels, Cubs, Orioles
2020/07/injury-notes-rendon-altuve-hamels-cubs-orioles.htmlCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who has been fighting rib and back issues, seems to be progressing.
Anthony Rizzo Dealing With Rib Inflammation
2020/07/anthony-rizzo-dealing-with-rib-inflammation.htmlCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is battling an injury that could jeopardize his chances of being in the team's lineup on Opening Day, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Giants Resume Workouts
2020/07/giants-suspend-workouts-covid-19-test-delays.htmlIn a statement on the matter, Nats GM Mike Rizzo offered particularly pointed criticism of the league's testing inadequacies -- apparently much to the chagrin of commissioner Rob Manfred.
Rob Manfred Reportedly “Jumped On” Mike Rizzo Over COVID Testing Comments
2020/07/rob-manfred-reportedly-jumped-on-mike-rizzo-over-covid-testing-comments.htmlThe club had to cancel its workout Monday because of a delay in receiving coronavirus results, and general manager Mike Rizzo voiced his dissatisfaction with the situation.
Nationals Cancel Monday Morning Workouts Due To Testing Delays
2020/07/nationals-cancel-workouts-covid19-test-delays-mlb.htmlThe Nationals have canceled their Monday morning workouts due to delays in Major League Baseball's COVID-19 testing processes, general manager Mike Rizzo announced this morning.
Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross Opt Out Of 2020 Season
2020/06/nationals-joe-ross-opt-out-2020-coronavirus-covid-19.html"Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross have decided not to participate in the 2020 season for the personal health and safety of themselves and their loved ones," general manager Mike Rizzo confirmed in a statement.
Cubs Announce Initial 60-Man Player Pool
2020/06/cubs-announce-initial-60-man-player-pool.htmlAnthony Rizzo…
What Do The Cubs Owe Players After 2020?
2020/06/what-do-the-cubs-owe-players-after-2020.html*Includes buyout on club options in Kyle Hendricks, Craig Kimbrel, David Bote, Anthony Rizzo, and Daniel Descalso contracts…
Each AL Team’s Top Recent Draft Class
2020/06/each-al-teams-top-recent-draft-class.html(So, the 2008 Yankees don't get credit for drafting but failing to sign Gerrit Cole, while the 2007 Red Sox do get credit for drafting and signing Anthony Rizzo, even though he was traded before ever playing an MLB game for Boston).
Each NL Team’s Top Recent Draft Class
2020/06/the-most-valuable-nl-draft-classes-in-recent-memory.html(So, the 2008 Yankees don't get credit for drafting but failing to sign Gerrit Cole, while the 2007 Red Sox do get credit for drafting and signing Anthony Rizzo, even though he was traded before ever playing an MLB game for Boston).
Which 15 Players Should The Cubs Protect In An Expansion Draft?
2020/05/cubs-expansion-draft.htmlI'll assume Anthony Rizzo's $16.5MM club option is exercised and the Cubs use a protected spot on him.
A Standout’s Unusual Path To D.C.
2020/05/a-standouts-unusual-path-to-d-c.htmlConversely, it's one of the many feathers in the cap of GM Mike Rizzo and the Nationals, for whom a one-time player to be named later helped to a championship several months back.
The Nationals’ Deadline Dandy
2020/05/the-nationals-deadline-dandy.htmlMake no mistake, he was viewed as a fine bullpen addition for Washington, but he alone wouldn't solve all the Nats' relief issues, and many would have preferred GM Mike Rizzo to make a play for Detroit's Shane Greene, who was sent to the Braves.
The Nats’ Amazing Run Of First Round Draft Picks
2020/05/the-nats-amazing-run-of-first-round-draft-picks.htmlBut that doesn't mean it was easy for new GM Mike Rizzo to get those two Scott Boras clients under contract.
Owners Finalize Proposal For Resumption Of Play
2020/05/mlb-owners-voting-revenue-sharing-resume-play-2020.htmlDavid Dahl, Scott Alexander, Adam Duvall, Jordan Hicks, Carlos Carrasco, Kenley Jansen, Anthony Rizzo and Jon Lester all spoke with Rosenthal about their intentions to play despite some current or previous health concerns.
No Contract Talks Between Nationals, Dave Martinez
2020/05/nationals-rumors-dave-martinez-manager-contract-extension.htmlAs the Washington Post's Barry Svrluga highlighted in early March, general manager Mike Rizzo is in a similar spot (minus…
Rizzo & Freeman Headline 2021-22 Free Agent First Basemen
2020/04/rizzo-the-rest-2021-22-free-agent-first-basemen.htmlAnthony Rizzo (32): He isn't sure to be part of this class, as the Cubs could in theory decline their option next winter and let Rizzo sign a multi-year deal elsewhere.
