ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

MLB managers trying to work ahead with ever-evolving lineups

At a time when ball clubs are valuing lineup versatility like never before, the communication between managers and players over who is playing — and where — has taken on greater im...

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in blowout win Rizzo went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Rizzo extended his hitting streak to five games during Sunday's victory, and he has four extra-base hits across that span. The 32-year-old has showcased plenty of power early in 2022, slashing .250/.382/.571 with five homers, three doubles, 12 RBI, nine runs and two stolen bases.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issues

Gerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 to co...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks up security, Straw taunted after fans pelt Guardians

The New York Yankees say they’ve increased security in the stands a day after fans threw bottles, cans and other debris at Cleveland Guardians outfielders following a walk-off vict...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees look to keep home win streak going, host the Guardians

The New York Yankees, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boo-ne! Cabrera free pass with 2,999 hits riles Tigers fans

Miguel Cabrera was intentionally walked in the eighth inning with 2,999 career hits, setting off a loud chorus of boos and derisive chants at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers be...

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera gets to 2,999 hits in Tigers' 5-3 loss to Yankees

Miguel Cabrera had three hits to move one shy of 3,000 in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees at chilly Comerica Park

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees ride Luis Severino, Anthony Rizzo past Tigers ' Rapid reaction The New York Yankees dropped the Detroit Tigers, 5-3, at Comerica Park on Wednesday night, thanks to a strong outing from Luis Severino and...

APRIL 21, 2022 • NJ.COM

Draws three walks Tuesday Rizzo went 0-for-2 with three walks, a run and a stolen base Tuesday in a 4-2 victory versus the Tigers.

Impact Rizzo came into the contest having gone 1-for-13 over his previous four games. Though he wasn't able to produce any hits Tuesday, he reached base three times via walks and stole his first base of the campaign. Rizzo is hitting just .200 on the season but has a .404 on-base percentage thanks to an 8:7 BB:K across 47 plate appearances.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Rizzo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact Rizzo started the first nine games of the season but will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. DJ LeMahieu will man first base in his place while Gleyber Torres starts at the keystone.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson homers to lead Yankees over Orioles 5-2

Josh Donaldson hit his first home run since joining the Yankees, a tiebreaking two-run shot in the fifth inning that lifted New York to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles edge Yankees 2-1 on bases-loaded walk in 11th

Aroldis Chapman walked home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs third homer of season Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a single, a walk and a strikeout during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Rizzo clubbed his third homer of the season in the fifth inning off Toronto starter Jose Berrios and continues to mash as the Yankees' de facto leadoff hitter. Through the first week of the season, the veteran lefty is slashing .300/.481/1.281.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero slugs 3 HRs despite gash on hand, Jays beat Yankees

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jay...

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees, Blue Jays lineups Wednesday: Gerrit Cole pitching, Anthony Rizzo leadoff, Giancarlo Stanton sits (4/13/22) Here are the lineups for the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

APRIL 13, 2022 • NJ.COM

Hicks' bat, glove lead Yanks past hot-hitting Blue Jays 4-0

Aaron Hicks hit a go-ahead two-run homer and made jumping catch in his first left-field start in four years, leading the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alek Manoah fans Anthony Rizzo ' 04/11/2022 Alek Manoah gets Anthony Rizzo to strike out swinging on a changeup in the bottom of the 1st inning

APRIL 12, 2022 • MLB.COM

Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3

Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival with a 4-3 win over the New York Ya...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep again Saturday Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Boston.

Impact For the second straight game, Rizzo kickstarted the Yankees' offense with a long ball, as he drove a two-run homer to right field in the fourth inning Saturday to tie the score 2-2. The veteran first baseman has gone 2-for-7 with four RBI through his first two games.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo's Opening weekend homers add to Yankee-Red Sox rivalry Stanton and Rizzo homered off Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta on Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • MCALL.COM

LEADING OFF: Greene debuts for Reds, Stanton rocks Red Sox

Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will make his much-anticipated major league debut when he faces the World Series champion Braves in Atlanta

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stanton HR 6th straight vs Boston, lifts Yankees to 4-2 win

Giancarlo Stanton became the first player to homer against Boston in six straight games, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run drive in the sixth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 4...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo Gives Injury Update on Hand After Hit By Pitch Scare Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo provided an update on how his right hand is feeling after he was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning on O...

APRIL 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM