Anthony Rizzo expects emotional long-awaited Chicago return
CHICAGO — After three years, Anthony Rizzo is finally returning to his hometown. For the first time since the Cubs traded him to the Yankees in 2021, Rizzo, who became beloved by the city and fanbase after playing a leading role in the franchise's first World Series victory since 1908 during his 10-year tenure, will […]
Anthony Rizzo delivers RBI double in Yankees long awaited return
Anthony Rizzo returned to the Yankees lineup on Sunday after missing more than two months with a fractured right forearm, expressing optimism that he can make an impact late in the innings. The first baseman hit two balls with force, including an RBI double the other way in the bottom of the fifth inning of […]
Yankees ‘likely’ to get Anthony Rizzo back for Cardinals series finale
At least a few new faces are expected to join the clubhouse on Sunday, expanding the roster to 28 members, although one of them will not be on the Sept. 1 date. Manager Aaron Boone said after Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals that Anthony Rizzo is finally on track to return from a fractured […]
Yankees still consider Anthony Rizzo a ‘real cog’ for lineup
The Yankees will get Anthony Rizzo back soon (possibly as early as Saturday), but it's unclear what type of first baseman they'll be getting. Will he be the slugger who got off to a hot start a year ago, or the slugger who's struggled for most of the past three seasons? He struggled in the […]
Yankees need an offensive-ready Anthony Rizzo upon return
Anthony Rizzo has been sidelined since mid-June with a broken right hand, but he could return to the lineup whenever the Yankees deem him ready to recover. After all, the Yankees were left with holes in their offense for much of the season due to disappointing performances from their main replacements at the position, DJ […]
Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo take in U.S. Open action on night off
Aaron Judge traded from the Bronx to Queens on an off night. Instead of hitting home runs for the Yankees, the Yankees slugger was at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for Thursday's U.S. Open with his wife, Samantha Blacksieck, and Bombers teammate Anthony Rizzo and his wife, Emily. The four were spotted […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo could take over first base for DJ LeMahieu imminently
WASHINGTON — The Yankees could add Anthony Rizzo to their first base lineup as early as this weekend. Meanwhile, the Yankees lost 5-2 to the Nationals on Wednesday, with pitcher DJ LeMahieu facing a left-handed starting pitcher for the fourth consecutive game. The struggling veteran pitcher had gone 5-for-13 with two sacrifice flies over his […]
Yankees Anthony Rizzo homers, plays first base in rehab start
WASHINGTON — Anthony Rizzo was available to play first base sooner than expected Tuesday night, making his first start in the third game of his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset. The veteran Yankees pitcher, who is returning from a broken right forearm, was initially expected to continue as a designated hitter on Tuesday and Wednesday […]
Anthony Rizzo could be playing rehab games for Yankees in few days
First base has been almost a black hole for the Yankees this season, with Ben Rice and DJ LeMahieu not providing much offensive output in place of Anthony Rizzo, who was struggling even before being sidelined with a broken forearm. However, Rizzo finally appears close to returning from an injury that has sidelined him since […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo encouraged with rehab as he nears next step
Manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Rizzo is still “several weeks” away from returning to the Yankees lineup, but the first baseman said Sunday he is encouraged by his physical condition after missing the last two months with a broken arm. Rizzo has been getting hits and grounding out. He said he will have another scan […]