The Opener: Yankees, Orioles, Yoshida, Royals
2024/04/the-opener-yankees-orioles-yoshida-royals.htmlIn particular, the Yankees enjoyed scorching hot weekends from a trio of key sluggers who had struggled so far in 2024: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Anthony Rizzo combined to go 16-for-41 with five homers, one of which was the 300th of Rizzo's career.
The Opener: Martinez, Pitchers’ Duel, Rizzo
2024/04/the-opener-martinez-pitchers-duel-rizzo.htmlYankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has struggled somewhat early in the 2024 campaign, slashing just .242/.312/.354 in 109 trips to the plate.
Latest On DJ LeMahieu
2024/04/dj-lemahieu-to-begin-rehab-assignment.htmlFirst baseman Anthony Rizzo and second baseman Gleyber Torres are both out to slow starts, so perhaps they could get some breathers when LeMahieu and Cabrera are both healthy and looking for playing time.
Yankees Claim Taylor Trammell, Designate Kevin Smith
2024/04/yankees-claim-taylor-trammell-designate-kevin-smith.htmlOswaldo Cabrera has taken over as the regular third baseman amid all those injuries, taking a spot next to Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo.
Which Hot Or Cold Starts Are For Real?
2024/04/which-hot-or-cold-starts-are-for-real.htmlHealth was a big factor for the Yankees last year, with players like Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton, Nestor Cortes and Carlos Rodon all missing significant time.
Stephen Strasburg Officially Retires
2024/04/stephen-strasburg-officially-retires.htmlThe Nationals also released statements thanking Strasburg from owner Mark Lerner and GM Mike Rizzo.
DJ LeMahieu Questionable For Opening Day
2024/03/dj-lemahieu-questionable-for-opening-day.htmlLeMahieu is slated to be the club's everyday option at the hot corner, with Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo filling out the rest of the infield.
Hitters Approaching Significant Career Milestones
2024/03/hitters-approaching-significant-career-milestones.htmlMcCutchen and Rizzo should each join the 300-homer club early in the year.
Oswald Peraza Shut Down For 6-8 Weeks Due To Shoulder Strain
2024/03/oswald-peraza-shut-down-for-6-8-weeks-due-to-shoulder-strain.htmlAnthony Volpe and Gleyber Torres had the middle infield positions covered, and Peraza received most of his playing time as a third baseman once DJ LeMahieu primarily moved to first base in place of the injured Anthony Rizzo.
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
2024/03/offseason-in-review-washington-nationals-13.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo seemed to suggest as much early at last year's Winter Meetings.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2024/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-15.htmlJuan Soto and Aaron Judge hitting back-to-back is a pitcher's worst nightmare, and having Gleyber Torres and a healthy Anthony Rizzo bookend those two elite sluggers in the lineup should also cause a few sleepless evenings.
Which Is The Best Team In The AL East?
2024/03/which-is-the-best-team-in-the-al-east.htmlMeanwhile, southpaws Nestor Cortes and Carlos Rodon both struggled badly with injuries and ineffectiveness last year but still carry front-of-the-rotation upside when healthy, while veteran hitters like Stanton and Anthony Rizzo could also benefit from improved health this season and rebound from difficult 2023 campaigns.
Yankees Notes: Hernández, Snell, Schmidt
2024/02/yankees-notes-hernandez-snell-schmidt.htmlThe club is set to have veterans DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Rizzo at the infield corners, both of whom are now in the mid-30s and struggled with injuries last year.
Let’s Find A Home For Michael Lorenzen
2024/02/michael-lorenzen-rumors-free-agent-market-best-fits.htmlThe Nationals haven't done anything to bolster a sub-par rotation beyond signing Zach Davies to a minor league deal, but GM Mike Rizzo has effectively declared his team out of the market for additional big league arms.
Yankees Notes: Judge, Holmes
2024/02/yankees-notes-judge-holmes.htmlThere's also Anthony Rizzo's $17MM club option to consider, with a $6MM buyout making it a net $11MM decision.
Which Teams Could Still Accommodate J.D. Martinez?
2024/02/which-teams-could-still-accommodate-j-d-martinez.htmlGM Mike Rizzo more or less declared their offseason finished last week, though.
Lerner Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Nationals
2024/02/lerner-family-no-longer-pursuing-sale-of-nationals.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo recently stated that the club was unlikely to make any more moves of significance.
Red Sox, Triston Casas Have Discussed Possible Extension
2024/02/red-sox-triston-casas-have-discussed-possible-extension.htmlOne obvious comp for Casas would be first baseman and former Red Sox prospect Anthony Rizzo, who signed a six-year $40.5MM extension with the Cubs early in the 2013 season that covered the 2014-2019 campaigns.
Mets To Sign Luke Voit To Minor League Deal
2024/02/mets-luke-voit-reportedly-nearing-minor-league-deal.htmlVoit's tenure with the Yankees came to an end after the club landed Anthony Rizzo in a deal with the Cubs prior to the 2021 trade deadline before deciding to extend him the following offseason.
Rizzo: Nationals Unlikely To Make Additional Major League Signings This Offseason
2024/02/rizzo-nationals-unlikely-to-make-additional-major-league-signings-this-offseason.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo told the team's beat writers Wednesday the Nats aren't likely to add any more free agents on guaranteed deals between now and Opening Day (X link via Andrew Golden of the Washington Post).
What Could Cody Bellinger’s Market Look Like On A Short-Term Deal?
2024/02/cody-bellinger-rumors-short-term-deal-free-agency.htmlNats GM Mike Rizzo suggested he's done adding MLB free agents.
Yankees Claim Jordan Groshans, Designate Matt Krook
2024/02/yankees-claim-jordan-groshans-designate-matt-krook.htmlHe slots in at the back of an infield depth chart that also features Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera and Jorbit Vivas behind the starting group of Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Volpe.
Yankees Notes: Snell, Injuries, Judge
2024/01/yankees-notes-snell-injuries-judge.htmlCashman told reporters (including Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News) recently that veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo is currently cleared for full baseball activities and that doctors are not worried about symptoms of post-concussion syndrome returning in 2024, though he noted that dealing with injuries involving the brain is "tricky." Rizzo played for over two months after sustaining a head injury in a collision with Fernando Tatis Jr.
Yankees Claim Diego Castillo, Designate Jeter Downs For Assignment
2024/01/yankees-claim-diego-castillo-designate-jeter-downs-for-assignment.htmlThe Yanks project to have an infield of Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Anthony Volpe and DJ LeMahieu.
Yankees Sign José Rojas To Minor League Deal
2024/01/yankees-sign-jose-rojas-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe infield corners are projected to be taken by Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu, both of whom dealt with health concerns last year and are now into their mid-30s.
