ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

How Yankees' Anthony Rizzo was recovering from taking 98-mph fastball off hand Anthony Rizzo contributed a big early homer in the Yankees' Opening Day win, but in the fifth inning he was drilled in the right hand by a 9...

APRIL 9, 2022 • NJ.COM

Homers in first inning Rizzo went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's 6-5 win over the Red Sox.

Impact The Red Sox scored three runs in the top of the first inning Friday, but Rizzo helped to bring the score closer by homering in his first plate appearance of the 2022 campaign. He hit .249 with eight homers, 32 runs, 21 RBI and two steals across 49 appearances with the Yankees last year and will attempt to build upon his results in his age-32 season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson lifts Yankees to opening win over Red Sox in 11th

Josh Donaldson capped his Yankees debut with an RBI single in the 11th inning, lifting New York over the Boston Red Sox 6-5 for its first walk-off win on opening day since Yogi Ber...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox, Yankees notice it's back to normal as opener nears

Gerrit Cole notices the changes at Yankee Stadium: no masks, breakfast spreads and couches back

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats DH Cruz, other Clemente Award winners wear '21' on caps

Winners of the Roberto Clemente Award will wear his No. 21 on the back of their caps for the rest of their major league careers

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers not letting expectations impact their approach

The defending NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers say their unfamiliar status as preseason division favorites shouldn’t impact their approach

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts first spring homer Rizzo went 2-for-2 with a home run and an additional run scored Saturday in a Grapefruit League win over the Braves.

Impact Rizzo left the yard for the first time this spring when he belted a solo shot to right field in the third inning. The veteran first baseman has seen action in nine exhibition games, slashing .333/.429/.500 with three RBI and two stolen bases over 28 plate appearances.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Did the New York Yankees get better this offseason?

After the Yankees opted not to make a blockbuster trade this winter, Jake Mintz examines whether the team improved for 2022.

MARCH 31, 2022

Padres start season with electrifying Tatis sidelined

Baseball had been back for just a few days before the euphoria turned to shock for the San Diego Padres

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks should field better, pitching, hitting roughly same

The Yankees should field better this season

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs trying to contend while looking to future

The offseason overhaul for the Chicago Cubs included Seiya Suzuki, Marcus Stroman, Wade Miley and Andrelton Simmons

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is winning the offseason worth it? Depends on the year

It has been 13 years since the big-spending New York Yankees “bought” their 27th World Series championship with free agents CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees: Anthony Rizzo on work to ramp up for regular season Yankees' first baseman Anthony Rizzo, Tuesday, talking about the shortened spring training after playing in his first exhibition game of the...

MARCH 22, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Yankees spring training: Jonathan Loaisiga throws to Anthony Rizzo Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga throws live batting practice to Anthony Rizzo at spring training camp Monday.

MARCH 21, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

MLB Free Agency Tracker: Story signs with Red Sox

MLB free agency is back! Stay up-to-date with the latest moves, including Trevor Story to the Red Sox.

MARCH 21, 2022

Voit traded by Yanks to Padres for minor league pitcher

First baseman Luke Voit was traded from the Yankees to the San Diego Padres, a day after New York completed a two-year contract with Anthony Rizzo

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why did ex-Cubs stars get their big contracts elsewhere? And how did those extension offers stand up in free agency? Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javy Báez and Kyle Schwarber got paid elsewhere. Did it end up working out for the Cubs?

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

As Anthony Rizzo tiptoes around vaccination questions, Yankees waiting on another answer: Will he still hit? ' Klapisch Anthony Rizzo was the New York Yankees' Plan B at first base after Freddie Freeman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now it's up to Rizzo...

MARCH 18, 2022 • NJ.COM

Boone expects to see vintage Rizzo in 2022 TAMPA, Fla. -- As Anthony Rizzo waited patiently for a deal to surface last week, he went to a local ballfield in Delray Beach, Fla., to t...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Anthony Rizzo arrives, chats at Yankees spring training After signing a new two-year free agent contract, first baseman Anthony Rizzo arrives back at Yankees camp

MARCH 17, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Verlander's innings, Olson's at-bats garner spring interest

Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation with eight All-Star appearances, two Cy Young Awards, one MVP, one Rookie of the Year and a World Series title

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Rizzo on his return to the Yankees: 'This is where we wanted to be' It was a weird feeling for Anthony Rizzo.

MARCH 17, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo vs. Jordan Montgomery in batting practice At Yankees camp on Thursday, Anthony Rizzo rejoins the club and takes live batting practice against Jordan Montgomery.

MARCH 17, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract Anthony Rizzo and the New York Yankees finalized a $32 million, two-year contract, The first baseman gets $16 million in each of the next tw...

MARCH 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract

Anthony Rizzo and the New York Yankees finalized a $32 million, two-year contract, The first baseman gets $16 million in each of the next two seasons

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS