ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Takes seat Thursday Rizzo isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds.

Impact Rizzo is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, and he's gone 8-for-22 with three home runs, a double, six runs and five RBI during that time. Patrick Wisdom will shift to first base while Matt Duffy starts at the hot corner.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who will stay, who will go? Predicting trade fate of stars such as Kimbrel, Scherzer, Story

With the MLB trade deadline approaching Friday, Pedro Moura predicts which stars will be on the move and who's staying put.

JULY 28, 2021

Trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo have Cubs in unfamiliar position: 'It's created adversity' Used to being buyers at the deadline, the Cubs are dealing with the possibility of saying goodbye to core players this week.

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes deep again Tuesday Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Rizzo went deep against Cincinnati starter Vladimir Gutierrez in the first inning, giving the first baseman 15 home runs and 40 RBI this season. Those figures are a bit behind his usual expectations, as is his .795 OPS, but Rizzo is showing signs of life lately with home runs in three straight games. If the Cubs do decide to move the 31-year-old this week before the deadline, he's at least giving his trade value a late boost.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts two-run shot Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's win over the Reds.

Impact Rizzo opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning. The veteran first baseman has now homered in back-to-back games for the first time in 2021, and he's hit safely in four straight. Rizzo's numbers certainly aren't up to the standard he established in his heyday, but he's still a useful fantasy asset in most formats.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alzolay scheduled to start for Chicago against Cincinnati

The Reds will start Vladimir Gutierrez on Tuesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Adbert Alzolay

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's get lefty reliever Chafin from Cubs for 2 minor leaguers

The Oakland Athletics fortified their bullpen by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5

Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryzzo moving up the ranks in Cubs' back-to-back home runs Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo hit back-to-back home runs in Sunday's win over Arizona. Whether it's the last time it happens with the Cubs r...

JULY 27, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Hits 12th home run Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Rizzo followed a two-run bomb by Kris Bryant with a home run of his own in the first inning, giving him 12 this season. It's been a sluggish campaign for the first baseman, whose .773 OPS would be his worst since 2013, excluding the shortened 2020 campaign. Rizzo might also finish the season with a new team, as the 49-51 Cubs are expected to explore deals for some of their core players before Friday's trade deadline.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and David Bote homered, Trevor Williams pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3

Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Rizzo 'grinding' to snap out of funk ST. LOUIS -- When Anthony Rizzo stood in the batter's box in the eighth inning on Wednesday night, he gripped his bat with bare hands. He fl...

JULY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound

Miami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs Rizzo moving up, but will he be moving out? Anthony Rizzo's home run on Friday pushed him into a tie with Aramis Ramirez for sixth place on the Cubs' all-time list. He's one of the fra...

JULY 18, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Rizzo moving up, but will be move out? Anthony Rizzo's home run on Friday pushed him into a tie with Aramis Ramirez for sixth place on the Cubs' all-time list. He's one of the fra...

JULY 17, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Contreras, Cubs rally for 4-2 victory over Diamondbacks

Willson Contreras capped Chicago’s three-run ninth inning with a two-run homer, sending the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the lowly Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Anthony Rizzo looks at the situation now that the Cubs are moving in a different direction Will the Cubs begin a full-scale rebuild and cut ties with Anthony Rizzo, the longest-tenured member of the team, before the trade deadline?

JULY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Slugs homer No. 11 Rizzo went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-1 win against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Rizzo's fourth-inning home run gave Chicago the lead for good and he tacked on a single in the eighth. The long ball was his first of the month and puts the first baseman on pace for a career-low 22 along with his lowest OPS since 2014 at .789.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves acquire OF Joc Pederson in trade with Cubs

The Atlanta Braves have acquired Joc Pederson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, bolstering their outfield after losing Ronald Acuña Jr. to a season-ending knee injury

JULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals-Cubs postponed by rain, to be made up in September

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs got an extended All-Star break when their game was postponed because of inclement weather

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Astros' giveaways sure to grab Yanks' attention

The Houston Astros have planned a weekend of giveaway items at Minute Maid Park that’s sure to pique the interest of the visiting New York Yankees

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miller hits 3 HRs, Phillies rout reeling Cubs 8-0

Brad Miller hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the sinking Chicago Cubs 8-0

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Astros' giveaways sure to grab Yanks' attention

The Houston Astros have planned a weekend of giveaway items at Minute Maid Park that’s sure to pique the interest of the visiting New York Yankees

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alzolay expected to start as Cubs host the Phillies

The Cubs will roll out Adbert Alzolay to the mound Thursday and the Phillies will give Zach Eflin the start

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS