ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Remains out Rizzo (back) remains on the bench Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Rizzo will miss his fourth consecutive game while dealing with lower-back stiffness, though he's yet to be placed on the injured list, which may suggest the Yankees expect him back soon. DJ LeMahieu starts at first base Friday.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox host New York Yankees, look to break home slide

The Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees looking to break a three-game home skid

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Rizzo eager to return to Yankees lineup, but won't push it BOSTON— Anthony Rizzo would like to be in the lineup for one of the four games here at Fenway this weekend, but the Yankees first baseman is...

JULY 8, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Anthony Rizzo Improving After Annual Back Spasm Rizzo was out of the lineup again on Thursday night in Boston, the third game in a row where he’s been sidelined with back pain

JULY 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Still not starting Rizzo (back) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Rizzo will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he was scratched Tuesday due to lower-back stiffness. He hasn't appeared in either of the last two games, but it's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench for Thursday's series opener in Boston.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB All-Star Game 2022: How many Yankees will make the AL roster?

New York will be well-represented at the All-Star Game. Jordan Shusterman looks at how many Yankees will make the trip to L.A.

JULY 7, 2022

Yankees provide update on Anthony Rizzo's back ahead of Red Sox series New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has sat out two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to lower back stiffness.

JULY 7, 2022 • NJ.COM

Kiner-Falefa leads Yankees against the Red Sox following 4-hit performance

The New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox after Isiah Kiner-Falefa had four hits on Wednesday in a 16-0 win over the Pirates

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0

Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks hit grand slams as the New York Yankees drilled the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Rizzo misses second straight game with 'lower back stiffness' Anthony Rizzo was not in the lineup Wednesday, the second straight game he has missed with “lower back stiffness.”

JULY 6, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Yankees, Pirates lineups Wednesday; Matt Carpenter 1st start in OF; Anthony Rizzo out again (7/6/22) The New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to wrap up their two-game series on Wednesday night at PNC Park.

JULY 6, 2022 • NJ.COM

Remains out of lineup Rizzo (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Rizzo was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to lower-back stiffness and will be held out for a second consecutive matchup Wednesday. It's not yet clear if he'll be available off the bench or able to return to the starting nine for Thursday's series opener against the Red Sox. Giancarlo Stanton is serving as the designated hitter while Matt Carpenter starts in right field.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Yankees with 1-0 series lead

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the New York Yankees, leading the series 1-0

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2

Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo Scratched With Back Stiffness With Rizzo out, Matt Carpenter gets the start at designated hitter with DJ LeMahieu sliding over to first base

JULY 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scratched with back stiffness Rizzo was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Pirates due to lower-back stiffness, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Rizzo was penciled in to start at first base, per usual, but the back issue will result in him sitting out at least one game. DJ LeMahieu will shift to first base and Gleyber Torres will move to the keystone while Matt Carpenter enters the lineup as the designated hitter.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats homer in win Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 6-1 win over the Guardians in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Rizzo got the Yankees on the board with a fourth-inning blast. The first baseman has hit safely in three of the last four games after enduring a brutal 0-for-18 skid near the end of June. He's slashing .225/.338/.513 with 22 homers, 52 RBI, 47 runs scored, six stolen bases and 10 doubles through 76 contests, and he's received a couple of breathers lately to reset as he looks to get back in a rhythm at the plate.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from Guards

Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton blasted consecutive homers, Nestor Cortes shut Cleveland down for six innings and the New York Yankees continued their torrid winning pace by be...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup for matinee Rizzo isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Rizzo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and a strikeout in Thursday's loss to Houston, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Aaron Judge is serving as the designated hitter while Matt Carpenter starts at first base.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Guardians rained out, split doubleheader Saturday

The series opener between the New York Yankees and Cleveland was postponed by rain, the latest weather issue for the Guardians, who have already played five doubleheaders at home

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats homer Thursday Rizzo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to Houston.

Impact The Yankees were mostly stifled by Astros pitching in the loss, but Rizzo ensured that they didn't get shut out with his solo blast off Luis Garcia in the sixth inning. The long ball was just his second hit over his past 27 at-bats, though both of those knocks have left the yard. Rizzo finished June with a .234/.357/.553 slash line along with 10 homers, 22 RBI and three stolen bases over 27 contests.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians host the Yankees to begin 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the New York Yankees to start a three-game series

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win

Alex Bregman hit a two RBI double early and the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees Thursday night

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets Wednesday off Rizzo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Rizzo exited late in Monday's win over Oakland after he was hit in the right elbow by a pitch, but he was able to start at first base in Tuesday's 2-1 victory, finishing 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. The Yankees haven't indicated that Rizzo's elbow is still bothering, so his absence Wednesday looks to be the result of the two teams playing a day game after a night game. DJ LeMahieu will cover first base in Rizzo's stead.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

5 Yankees pre-game takeaways: Gleyber Torres, Anthony Rizzo updates; Roster moves The New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

JUNE 28, 2022 • NJ.COM