ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Sahadev Sharma: Anthony Rizzo is out of the Cubs lineup for the... - The Athletic Anthony Rizzo is out of the Cubs lineup for the fourth straight game with back tightness. Manager David Ross said he'd done some mobility wo...

MAY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains out of lineup Rizzo (back) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Rizzo will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to manage back stiffness. He hasn't come off the bench in the last three contests, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday. Kris Bryant will shift to first base while Rafael Ortega starts in right field.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago's Bryant puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Reds

Chicago's Bryant puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Reds

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bote homers, Alzolay dodges jams as Cubs beat Reds 1-0

David Bote homered, Adbert Alzolay wriggled out of several jams while pitching into the sixth inning and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Rizzo (back) will remain on the bench for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Rizzo finds himself sitting for the third straight game due to back stiffness. He didn't appear off the bench in either of the last two, so it's unclear whether or not he'll be available Friday. Kris Bryant remains the starter at first base in his absence.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos takes 13-game hit streak into matchup with Cubs

Reds, streaking Castellanos set for matchup with Cubs

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wait what? Bizarre sequence helps Cubs top Pirates 5-3

The Chicago Cubs took advantage of some heads-up baserunning by Jose Baez to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Thursday Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Rizzo will miss his second straight game while he contends with a stiff back. Rizzo apparently isn't feeling 100 percent a day later, so the Cubs will give some additional maintenance. Kris Bryant will fill in at first base in place of Rizzo.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Williams pitches Cubs past Pirates 4-1

Trevor Williams pitched six innings and singled twice against his former team, helping the streaking Chicago Cubs top the stumbling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with back stiffness Rizzo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates due to back stiffness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rizzo could be available as a pinch hitter Wednesday if needed, but manager David Ross wanted to give the first baseman a day off to prevent a more serious issue. Kris Bryant will start at first base while David Bote takes over at the hot corner.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson's 2 homers, Arrieta lead Cubs over Pirates 4-3

Joc Pederson hit two home runs, Jake Arrieta beat Pittsburgh for the third time this season and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikolas hurt in return, Molina homers, Cards top Cubs 2-1

Four pitchers combined for five innings of scoreless, two-hit relief after Miles Mikolas appeared to injury his forearm in his delayed season debut, and Yadier Molina hit a tiebrea...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two Friday Rizzo went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 12-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Rizzo was all over the box score in the easy win. The slugger has been good this month, batting .321 with 10 RBI across 17 games. Like a lot of Chicago's big-name players, Rizzo got off to a slow start, but it looks like he's back to his usual level of solid production.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson, Happ, lead Hendricks, Cubs over Cardinals 12-3

Joc Pederson homered on the first pitch of the game, Ian Happ got two hits during an eight-run burst in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs president Jed Hoyer is keeping an 'open mind' about the trade deadline as team has improved With Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javy Báez headed toward free agency, Jed Hoyer has a lot to think about.

MAY 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ian Happ homers twice as Cubs beat Nationals 5-2

Ian Happ homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs place OF Heyward on IL with left hamstring strain

The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Rizzo (back) is starting Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Rizzo was held out of Wednesday's game after he left Tuesday's contest due to lower back tightness. However, he'll start at first base and bat second in Thursday's series finale against Washington.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Washington

The Nationals will start Joe Ross on Thursday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Trevor Williams

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3

Juan Soto homered off Wrigley Field’s right-field scoreboard, helping Max Scherzer win his third straight decision in the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs without Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez to take on the Nationals In some concerning news for the Chicago Cubs and skipper David Ross, both Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez are being held out of Wednesday's li...

MAY 19, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Not starting Wednesday Rizzo (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game agains the Nationals.

Impact Rizzo was removed from Tuesday's win over Washington as a precautionary measure due to tightness in his lower back. He's currently considered day-to-day but could be available off the bench if needed Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Kris Bryant will take over at first base while David Bote starts at the hot corner.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani makes his sixth pitching start of the season Wednesday when the Angels face Aaron Civale and the Indians

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer scheduled to start for Washington against Chicago

The Cubs will roll out Jake Arrieta to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the start

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Trout out, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins trouble

Angels star Mike Trout could be out past the All-Star break after straining his right calf on the bases Monday night

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS