ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Triples, scores twice in win Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Rizzo played a key role in a badly needed win, as the Cubs had lost 11 games in a row before Wednesday's contest. The first baseman missed three games during the skid with back tightness, and since returning on Friday, he's gone 6-for-22 with two extra-base hits. If Chicago has any chance of getting back into the NL Central race, it'll need Rizzo to stay healthy and get hot at the plate in a hurry.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs top Phillies, Wheeler 8-3 to end 11-game slide

Anthony Rizzo, Joc Pederson and Nico Hoerner each had two hits and an RBI to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, ending an 11-game losing streak

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies hand Cubs 10th straight loss with 13-3 romp

Odúbel Herrera hit a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies went deep five times while handing the Chicago Cubs their 10th straight loss with a 13-3 romp

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto, Naquin homer, Reds deal Cubs 8th straight loss, 3-2

Joey Votto and Tyler Naquin homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds deal Cubs seventh straight loss behind Gray, Votto

Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh straight loss with a 2-1 victory

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Friday Rizzo (back) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Reds.

Impact Rizzo missed the last three games after he left Sunday's game against the Dodgers with lower back tightness. The first baseman said he was targeting a weekend return and he will indeed rejoin the lineup as the cleanup hitter Friday.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take 6-game skid into matchup with Reds

Chicago will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Cubs take on Cincinnati

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Chicago Cubs place Jose Lobaton on the 60-day IL while Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant sit out the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers Chicago Cubs catcher Jose Lobaton landed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder sprain suffered Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the Milwa...

JUNE 30, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs News: Chicago Gets Great Update on Anthony Rizzo Injury The Chicago Cubs are losing ground in the NL Central race. They now sit 5.0 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place after fallin...

JUNE 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Hopeful for weekend return Rizzo said Wednesday that his tight lower back has shown improvement of late, and he hopes to rejoin the Cubs lineup "in a couple days," Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Based on his comments, Rizzo appears set to remain on the bench for a third consecutive game Wednesday against the Brewers, but the first baseman is apparently optimistic that he'll ready to go for the Cubs' weekend series with the Reds following Thursday's team off day. Rizzo hasn't appeared in a pinch-hitting capacity either of the past two days, so the Cubs would presumably prefer not to use him in Wednesday's series finale.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Rizzo (back) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Rizzo left Sunday's game against the Dodgers with a tight lower back and did not participate in Sunday's contest. He's battled recurring back issues throughout the past few years, so it's difficult to say exactly how much time he'll miss this time around. Patrick Wisdom will handle first base in his absence.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs News: Chicago Gets Concerning Update on Anthony Rizzo Injury The Chicago Cubs got a concerning update on Anthony Rizzo's potential injury.

JUNE 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Chicago takes 4-game slide into matchup with Milwaukee

Chicago heads into the matchup against Milwaukee in a rut, losers of four straight

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers score 10 in 8th, beat Cubs 14-4 for 6th straight win

Willy Adames and Keston Hiura each hit a three-run homer during a 10-run outburst in the eighth inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 14-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs: Anthony Rizzo's back injuries leak into Monday Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is set to miss Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers as he deals with a back issue. The Cubs...

JUNE 28, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Sitting out Monday Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Impact Rizzo exited Sunday's loss to the Dodgers with tightness in his lower back and will be held out at least one game. Back issues have been a recurring theme for the veteran first baseman over the past few years, and it's unclear if the current injury will require a stint on the injured list or if he'll only need a day or two off before rejoining the lineup.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' loss to Dodgers sees Adbert Alzolay knocked out early, Anthony Rizzo exit with back tightness Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay never got comfortable Sunday night at Dodger Stadium.

JUNE 28, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Kershaw's 13 Ks, McKinstry's slam lift Dodgers past Cubs 7-1

Clayton Kershaw racked up a season-high 13 strikeouts over eight dominant innings, and Zach McKinstry hit a grand slam in the second inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 7-1 victory...

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo leaves game with lower back tightness

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has left Chicago’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness on the left side of his lower back

JUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with back issue Rizzo was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to left lower back tightness, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Rizzo went 0-for-2 with a strikeout to begin Sunday's contest, and he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the fourth inning. The first baseman has dealt with back issues in recent seasons, and he missed six games at the end of May due to back stiffness. It's not yet clear whether his most recent injury will force him to miss additional time.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slams 10th home run Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss against the Dodgers.

Impact Rizzo hit a solo shot off Julio Urias in the fourth inning to get the Cubs on the board. He is in a bit of a cold stretch, going 5-for-32 over his last 10 games. On the season, he is slashing .250/.346/.446 with 10 home runs, 32 RBI and 30 runs scored in 280 plate appearances. He is still on pace for a 20-homer season, but his RBI and runs are down compared to his last two full seasons in 2018 and 2019.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger blasts game-ending HR, Dodgers beat Cubs 3-2

Cody Bellinger homered with two out in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in their first walk-off victory of the season

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-hitter No. 7: Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record

Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the seventh no-hitter in the majors this year — matching the most in a season since 1900 — as Chicago blanked the Los Angeles Dodg...

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS