ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener

Manny Machado and Brian O’Grady each homered and had three RBIs to lead the San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 9-4 in the opener of a three-game series between National League...

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Anthony Rizzo says the Chicago Cubs can re-sign their ‘Big 3′ impending free agents. ‘If they want to, absolutely they can.’ Anthony Rizzo is one of three Chicago Cubs stars — along with Kris Bryant and Javier Báez — who will be a a free agent after this season. Ca...

JUNE 6, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gausman fans 10 in 7 innings, Giants edge Cubs 4-3

Unbeaten Kevin Gausman struck out 10 in seven smooth innings, Alex Dickerson homered for the second consecutive day and the San Francisco Giants kept rolling, beating the Chicago C...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confrontation Between Rizzo, Contreras Is Downplayed by Cubs – OutKick When asked about the quarrel with Contreras, Rizzo provided honest insight into what drove the two to butt heads

JUNE 5, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras are caught in a dugout spat during the Chicago Cubs’ 8-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras exchanged words in the Chicago Cubs dugout Friday night during an 8-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants....

JUNE 5, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Giants hit 4 home runs, thump Arrieta, Cubs 8-5

Steven Duggar and Alex Dickerson homered off Jake Arrieta as part of a six-run second inning, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Chicago Cubs 8-5

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez, Rizzo lead Cubs in 3-game sweep of Padres Javier Báez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1...

JUNE 3, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Three-hit effort Rizzo went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over San Diego.

Impact In the fifth inning, Rizzo put the Cubs ahead with a two-RBI double. The first baseman has gone 5-for-8 in two games since he returned from back stiffness. For the year, he's slashing .275/.377/.455 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 22 runs scored and three stolen bases across 199 plate appearances.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1

Javier Báez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on for their third straight win and nin...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Versatile Bryant shines as Cubs surge into contention

Kris Bryant’s versatility — while producing offensive numbers that belong alongside his NL MVP season in 2016 — is a big reason why Chicago is on top of the NL Central once again,...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisdom, Contreras HR as surging Cubs top Padres; Tatis hurt

Patrick Wisdom hit his third homer in two games, Willson Contreras also went deep and the surging Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 4-3 after Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. left with an...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Anthony Rizzo back in the Chicago Cubs lineup and 2 more players starting rehab assignments, the offense is starting to get healthy Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was back in the lineup Tuesday night after being sidelined the previous six games because of lower...

JUNE 1, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Returns to lineup Rizzo (back) is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Padres after missing the previous six games.

Impact Rizzo said earlier Tuesday that he expected to be back in the lineup and now he's officially slated to bat third and play first base against the Friars.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anticipates Tuesday return Rizzo (back) said Tuesday that he is feeling "a lot better" and expects to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rizzo has missed each of Chicago's last six games with the back issue. The first baseman participated in running drills and took grounders prior to Monday's contest, and he now appears in line to rejoin the lineup Tuesday night. That said, the slugger will still need to be cleared by the Cubs' medical staff before manager David Ross can officially pencil his name onto the lineup card.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez goes deep twice as Stewart, Cubs beat Padres 7-2

Javier Báez and Patrick Wisdom each homered twice, helping Kohl Stewart and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-2

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs place RHP Williams on IL, recall Stewart to start

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 10-day injured list, adding another name to their long list of injured players

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Monday's lineup Rizzo (back) isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

Impact Rizzo participated in running and fielding drills ahead of Monday's contest, but he'll still he held out for a sixth consecutive game. Kris Bryant will start at first base while Patrick Wisdom takes over at the hot corner.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in drills Monday Rizzo (back) was participating in drills ahead of Monday's game against the Padres, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rizzo was participating in agility/running work in the outfield Monday, and he later started taking grounders at first base. The 31-year-old has missed the last five games due to back stiffness, but he could return to game action Monday if he feels good after his pregame warmups.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago's Bryant puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Padres

Bryant takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Padres

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahle shines as Reds cool off Cubs with 5-1 victory

Tyler Mahle worked five sharp innings, Eugenio Suárez homered and the Cincinnati Reds cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-1 victory

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Bote becomes the 11th Chicago Cub currently on the injured list — adding pressure for a decision on Anthony Rizzo The Chicago Cubs' latest injury, a dislocated left shoulder for infielder David Bote, adds more pressure for them to make a decision on firs...

MAY 30, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Out again Sunday Rizzo (back) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Impact The slugger will miss his fifth straight game, with Kris Bryant sliding over to first base once again. It's unknown whether Rizzo will be a pinch-hitting option during the series finale.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs, streaking Bryant set for matchup with Reds

Cubs, streaking Bryant set for matchup against Reds

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson helps Cubs pound Reds 10-2 for 6th straight win

Joc Pederson, Ian Happ and Eric Sogard each drove in two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 for their season-high sixth consecutive victory

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs 3B David Bote departs with left shoulder injury

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote has left the game against Cincinnati after hurting his left shoulder on a slide

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS