The Opener: Bader, Mullins, MLBTR Chat
2023/05/the-opener-bader-mullins-mlbtr-chat.htmlBader has combined typically stellar center field defense with a .267/.295/.511 batting line and six home runs, placing him alongside Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres and Giancarlo Stanton (on the IL with a hamstring injury of his own) as one of the team's most productive hitters.
Brewers Designate Luke Voit For Assignment
2023/05/brewers-to-designate-luke-voit-for-assignment.htmlHe battled various injuries in 2021, though, leading the Yankees to bring in Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs at the trade deadline.
AL East Notes: Fairbanks, Rizzo, Blue Jays
2023/05/al-east-notes-fairbanks-rizzo-blue-jays.htmlAnthony Rizzo left today's game for what the Yankees deemed as "precautionary reasons" due to a neck injury.
The Opener: Jansen, Judge, MLBTR Chat
2023/05/the-opener-jansen-judge-mlbtr-chat.htmlJudge, who recently celebrated his 31st birthday, is slashing .261/.352/.511 with a wRC+ of 134 in 26 games played this season and figures to provide a major boost to a Yankees lineup currently relying on Anthony Rizzo, DJ LeMahieu, and Gleyber Torres to carry the offense.
Aaron Judge Undergoing MRI; Jake Bauers On Yankees’ Taxi Squad
2023/04/yankees-select-jake-bauers-triple-a.htmlGiven the Yankees' woeful production in left field this year and Anthony Rizzo's strong performance at first base, it stands to reason that Bauers will be viewed more as a left field option than as a complement to Rizzo at first.
The Opener: Tatis, Scherzer, Donaldson
2023/04/the-opener-tatis-scherzer-donaldson.htmlThe Yankees still have a plethora of infield options at their disposal, with DJ LeMahieu, Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera, and…
Brewers Sign Luke Voit To One-Year Deal
2023/03/brewers-sign-luke-voit-to-one-year-deal-designate-keston-hiura.htmlThe Yanks eventually supplanted him at first by acquiring Anthony Rizzo, trading Voit to the Padres going into 2022.
Yankees To Select Anthony Volpe’s Contract
2023/03/yankees-to-select-anthony-volpes-contract.htmlThat's no surprise for a perennial contender such as the Yankees, particularly with reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge still in…
MLBTR Poll: Who Will Win The AL East?
2023/03/mlbtr-poll-who-will-win-the-al-east.htmlThey also re-signed Anthony Rizzo to lock down first base, but signed just two new players to big league deals this offseason: lefty ace Carlos Rodon signed a six-year deal while reliever Tommy Kahnle signed on for two years.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2023/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-14.htmlJudge was actually the second Yankee to be brought back after a trip into free agency, as the same had already played out with Anthony Rizzo.
Cade Cavalli To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2023/03/cade-cavalli-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo announced today in a press release that right-hander Cade Cavalli has a grade 3 UCL sprain and will require Tommy John surgery, meaning Cavalli will miss the entire 2023 season.
Nationals Notes: Ruiz, Arano, Harris
2023/03/nationals-notes-ruiz-arano-harris.htmlGeneral manger Mike Rizzo noted at the press conference over the weekend that while it was the first such time the team had reached a deal, it was not the first time they'd attempted to get a contract of this nature worked out (Twitter link via MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman).
AL Notes: Astros, Rizzo, Turner
2023/03/al-notes-astros-rizzo-turner.htmlYankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, that first baseman Anthony Rizzo is dealing with a "cranky" back, though Rizzo is expected to return to game action Tuesday.
Cubs Notes: Bullpen, Happ, Hendricks
2023/03/cubs-notes-bullpen-happ-hendricks.htmlHapp could do the same, of course, but the Cubs didn't sign any of Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant or Willson Contreras to extensions before they reached six years of service time (and thus qualified as free agents).
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2023/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-14.htmlInitial reports suggested the Astros were targeting Anthony Rizzo to replace Gurriel.
Phillies, Rhys Hoskins Have Not Had Extension Talks
2023/02/phillies-rhys-hoskins-have-not-had-extension-talks.htmlThat's above what Josh Bell received from the Guardians but right in line with what Anthony Rizzo and Jose Abreu received from the Yankees and Astros, respectively.
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
2023/03/offseason-in-review-washington-nationals-12.htmlThe uncertainty at the ownership level is matched in the front office and in the dugout, since president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez are only under contract through the 2023 season.
AL Notes: Twins, LeMahieu, Means
2023/02/al-notes-twins-lemahieu-means.htmlWith Anthony Rizzo at first base and Gleyber Torres at second, while Oswald Peraza, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa all expected to mix and match at shortstop and with Josh Donaldson at third base, at least until top prospect Anthony Volpe is ready to contribute, LeMahieu figures to pick up playing time at each of first base, second base, and third base this season.
NL East Notes: Mets, Britton, Rizzo, Nationals, Fried
2023/02/nl-east-notes-mets-britton-rizzo-fried.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo is only under contract through the 2023 season, and there hasn't been any indication that the two sides have discussed an extension.
NL Notes: Cardinals, Doolittle, Colome
2023/02/nl-notes-cardinals-doolittle-colome.htmlZuckerman notes that Washington GM Mike Rizzo has long been intrigued by Colome, who he discussed trading for at the 2016 trade deadline when Colome was a member of the Rays.
Quick Hits: Orioles, Nationals, Steer
2023/01/quick-hits-orioles-nationals-steer.htmlNationals general manager Mike Rizzo spoke glowingly of the organization's young players and rising prospects at the club's Hot Stove event for full-season-ticket holders this weekend, as relayed by Stephen Mears of TalkNats.com.
Yankees Avoid Arbitration With Gleyber Torres
2023/01/yankees-avoid-arbitration-with-gleyber-torres.htmlMost projected roster outlooks have Torres batting leadoff for the Yanks this season, table-setting ahead of Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, Harrison Bader, Aaron Hicks, Oswald Peraza and Jose Trevino.
Brian Cashman Discusses Yankees’ Injuries, Offseason
2023/01/brian-cashman-discusses-yankees-injuries-offseason.htmlBreaking down the starting infield, Cashman cited Anthony Rizzo at first base, Gleyber Torres at second base, Josh Donaldson at third base, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa competing with star prospects Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe for the shortstop job.
Yankees Reportedly Reluctant To Surpass Fourth Luxury Tax Tier
2023/01/yankees-reportedly-reluctant-to-surpass-fourth-luxury-tax-tier.htmlThose additions, plus a new two-year deal for Anthony Rizzo, accomplished most of the club's heavy lifting.
Nationals’ Sales Process Still Not Near Resolution
2023/01/nationals-sales-process-still-not-near-resolution.htmlIt'd be the franchise's lowest season-opening payroll since 2012, although it's possible GM Mike Rizzo and his staff have some…
